2005-07 Catalog - Tacoma Community College

60 Professional/TechnicalTacoma Community CollegeHUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMProgram Chair: Jim Carroll .................................... 253.566.5076The Human Services program is a competency-based program thatmay prepare students for work as practitioners in social, mentalhealth and addiction service agencies. The program offers a threetiercertification process: a one-quarter (15 credits) Case Aidecertificate; a three-quarter (45 credits) Human Services certificate;and a two-year Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS) degree inHuman Services.All students must successfully complete internships (clinicalpracticum) in community agencies of their choice in order toqualify for either the certificate in Human Services or the AASdegree. Acceptance to the program is based on participation incollege assessment, orientation, and a program information session.The structure of the Human Services program is progressive;leading to three levels of achievement. For this reason, the coursesoutlined below should be taken in order.PrerequisitesTo enter the Human Services program, students must meet thefollowing requirement: Be assessed at the English 101 level.Case Aide CertificateCourse No. Course Title CreditCore Requirements (15 credits)First QuarterHSP 100 Introduction to Human Services ........................ 5HSP 103 Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques ........ 5HSP 112 Case Management and Systems .......................... 5TOTAL CREDITS: 15Human Services CertificateCourse No. Course Title CreditCore Requirements (30 credits)Second QuarterHSP 105 Leadership, Ethics & Development ................... 5HSP 106 Advanced Helping Strategies............................... 5HSP 207 Behavioral Health and Wellness.......................... 5Third QuarterHSP 191 Clinical Practicum I ............................................... 5HSP 200 Pharmacology and Surveyof Chemical Dependency .................................... 5HSP 261 Understanding Diversity ...................................... 5TOTAL CREDITS: 45Human ServicesAssociate in Applied Sciences DegreeCourse Title Course No. CreditProgram Core Requirements (47 credits)Fourth QuarterHSP 192 Clinical Practicum II ............................................. 5CU 102 Word I ...................................................................... 2(or other approved computer course)ENGL 101 College Freshman Composition ......................... 5HSP Specialty Course (Select one from below list) .. 5Fifth QuarterHSP 193 Clinical Practicum III ............................................ 5ENGL 102 College Freshman Composition ......................... 5PSYCH 100 General Psychology ............................................... 5Sixth QuarterHSP Specialty Course (Select one from below list) .. 5SOC 110 Introduction to Sociology .................................... 5BUS 100 Business Math......................................................... 5or MATH 107 Math: A Practical ArtTOTAL CREDITS: 92Human Services Specialization CoursesStudents are encouraged to select two that fit chosen career and academic goals.HSP 205 Substance Abuse Prevention ............................... 5HSP 206 Advanced Prevention Strategies ......................... 5HSP 208 Program Planning and Grant Writing ............... 5HSP 212 Advanced Case Management .............................. 5Specialization CoursesEach student completing the Applied Sciences degree or Arts andSciences degree along with the Human Services program mustselect 10 credits of related elective courses. Students may selectspecialty courses from the Human Services program,Administration of Law and Justice program, Human Developmentcourses, and/or Behavioral Sciences courses. See your advisor fordetails. Specialty courses are generally taken during the last threequarters of the program.Continued academic advising is provided to adjust the programto meet the needs of individual students. Contact the HSP office at253.566.5076 or look us up on the Internet for further informationat www.tacomacc.edu. Check the quarterly class schedule for thecurrent offerings.Chemical DependencyThe Human Services curriculum (45 credits) meets the educationalcompetencies for chemical dependency professional certification.See your advisor for details.