GC Catalog 2011 2012 - Gaston College

Degrees, Diplomas & CertificatesA.A.S. DegreesSpringPSF 214 Health & Fitness Law 3PSF 212 Exercise Programming 3COE 121 Co-op Work Experience IV 1PSY 275* Health Psychology 3Humanities/Fine Arts 3Ped Elective 1-214-15* Students may substitute PSY 271: SportsPsychologyTotal Semester Hour Credits: 72 -73Human Services TechnologyAssociate of Applied Science Degree (A45380)The Human Services Technology curriculumprepares students for entry-level positions in institutionsand agencies which provide social, community,and educational services. Along with core courses,students take courses which prepare them for specializationin specific human service areas.Students will take courses from a variety ofdisciplines. Emphasis in core courses is placedon development of relevant knowledge, skills, andattitudes in human services. Fieldwork experiencewill provide opportunities for application of knowledgeand skills learned in the classroom.Graduates should qualify for positions in mentalhealth, child care, family services, social services,rehabilitation, correction, and educational agencies.Graduates choosing to continue their education mayselect from a variety of transfer programs at seniorpublic and private institutions.Program Learning Outcomes:1. Students will identify the knowledge, skills,and roles of a human service worker.2. Students will analyze experiential learningin small groups and identify and explainthe interactions of group members in groupsettings.3. Students will perform basic interviewingskills needed to function in a helping relationshipusing the Microskills Model.4. Students will demonstrate an understandingof counseling theories and performance ofcounseling techniques.5. Students will demonstrate an integrationof the knowledge, skills, and experiencesgained in classroom and clinical experienceswith emerging trends in the field.6. Students will identify and demonstrateknowledge of how to assess crises situationsand respond with the appropriate differentialtechniques applicable to various crisissituations.7. Students will demonstrate professional workethics/traits and personal behaviors necessaryfor career success.General Education Hours (16 SHC) CreditThe following courses are required:ENG 111 Expository Writing 3ENG 114 Prof. Research and Reporting 3BIO 110 Principles of Biology 4HUM 115 Critical Thinking 3PSY 241 Developmental Psychology 3Major Courses (19 SHC)HSE 110 Introduction to Human Services 3HSE 112 Group Process I 2HSE 123 Interviewing Techniques 3HSE 125 Counseling 3HSE 210 Human Services Issues 2HSE 225 Crisis Intervention 3PSY 150 General Psychology 3Other Required Hours (33 SHC)PSY 281 Abnormal Psychology 3SOC 220 Social Problems 3HSE 212 Group Processes II 2HSE 220 Case Management 3HSE 227 Children & Adol. In Crisis 3HSE 240 Issues in Client Services 3HSE 242 Family Systems 3CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 3COE 111 Co-op Work Experience I 1COE 115 Work Exp Seminar I 1COE 121 Co-op Work Experience II 1COE 125 Work Exp Seminar II 1DDT 110 Developmental Disabilities 3SAB 135 Addictive Process 3Total Semester Hour Credits: 68Information Systems SecurityAssociate of Applied Science Degree (A25270)Information Systems Security covers a broadexpanse of technology concepts. This curriculumprovides individuals with the skills required to implementeffective and comprehensive information securitycontrols.Course work includes networking technologies, operatingsystems administration, information policy,intrusion detection, security administration, andindustry best practices to protect data communications.Graduates should be prepared for employmentas security administrators. Additionally, they will83