Academic Policies and Procedures - Central Maine Community ...

Human Services (HUS)
programs
of study
Program Description
The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Human Services will prepare
graduates for entry-level positions in areas of substance abuse, mental
health, developmental disabilities, child and adoles cent services, and
gerontology. The development of concentrations in each area may be
explored in the future. Upon completion of the nine courses identifi ed by
a **double asterisk, students are eligible for certification as a MHRT/C
technician (Mental Health Rehabilita tion Technician/Community).
Note: All applicants are advised that Human Services students are
required to complete practicums in social serv ice agencies. Therefore,
students may be required to have a record of SBI (State Bureau
of Identification) on file with the practicum site. Practicum sites
retain the right to accept or deny placement of students based on
many conditions, including criminal and child protective records.
Therefore, criminal or child protective history could jeopardize an
indi vidual’s ability to successfully meet all the requirements of the
program.
A grade of “C” or better in all Human Services courses, a cumula tive GPA
of 2.0 or better, completion of the first, second, third, and fourth semester
courses and approval of the Department Chair is required before enrollment
in the Human Services Practicums.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can be employed in the following capacities: activity therapist
associate, addictions counselor, crisis counselor, human development associate,
mental health associate, rehabilitation worker, family worker, activity
director/associate, and volunteer coordinator. The facilities that employ
individuals in these capacities, include: community mental health centers,
programs for the elderly, hospitals, social service and mental health programs.
Graduates may also be employed in facilities and programs for
the developmentally disabled, special programs for alcoholics and drug
abusers, youth services, and child care and Head Start programs.
Program Educational Outcomes
Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Applied Science in Human
Services Program, the graduate is prepared to:
1. Utilize knowledge of the basic counseling skills necessary to establish
collaborative relationship with clients and their families.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of formal and informal support sys tems
available in the community.
3. Analyze problems and use appropriate methods in collabora tion
with other team members in the treatment of individual, family, group
and community human service problems.
4. Demonstrate awareness of the challenges faced by clients with regard
to human-rights issues, financial problems, administrative/ legal
hurdles and other issues/concerns.
5. Assume ethical responsibility and abide by the standards governing
the field of Human Services.
6. Establish and maintain continuing education as a function of growth
and maintenance of professional competence.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the general admission requirements of the College, applicants
to this program must have had the following: Algebra I
Pre-Registration Requirements
The following are additional requirements needed prior to registration in
the first practicum course. Other programs at Central Maine Community
College and comparable colleges have similar requirements.
1. A physical exam performed by a qualified health care profes sional
2. Proof of the following immunizations or titers:
Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) - 3 doses
Adult Tetanus
Purified Protein Derivative (PPD for TB)
Varicella titer for Chicken Pox
3. Professional liability insurance is required.
4. All students are advised to purchase their own Health/Accident
Insurance
Once an applicant’s file is complete, the applicant is invited to an informal
meeting with the HUS Program Chairperson for the purpose of reviewing
the program and selecting the appropriate course of study. Upon admission
to the program, the student is assigned a HUS faculty advisor.
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