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Human ServicesDegree Awarded: Associate in ScienceRecommended Course SequenceFirst SemesterCreditsENG 101 Freshman English 1 3COM 101 Foundations of Communication 3PSY 101 General Psychology 1 3SOC 120 Social Problems 3HMS 101 Intro to Human Services 3PES 100 Concepts of Physical Wellness 1Second SemesterENG 102 Freshman English 2 3_______ SUNY American History (GE 4) 3PSY 102 General Psychology 2 3________ SUNY Natural Science (GE 2) 3-4PHL 220 Ethics 3PES ____ Physical Education 1Third Semester_______ SUNY Other/WorldCivilizations (GE 6) 3_______ SUNY Arts Course (GE 8) 3SOC 101 Intro to Sociology 3MAT ___ Restricted SUNY Math course* 3HMS 201 Human Services Field Exp 1 2ENG 160 Technical Writing 1.5Fourth Semester_______ SUNY Western Civilization (GE 5) 3_______ SUNY Foreign Language (GE 9) 3SOC 231 Family 3PSY ___ Psychology Elective* 3HMS 202 Human Services Field Exp 2 2ENG 161 Technical Writing 1.5Total Credits: 63-64* either MAT 102 or (if tested into MAT 121 or higher)MAT 125**PSY 220PSY 221PSY 222PSY 230PSY 223Developmental PsychologyChild PsychologyAdolescent PsychologyAbnormal PsychologyAdulthood and AgingProgram DescriptionThe Associate in Science degree program in HumanServices prepares graduates to transfer and complete abachelor’s degree in human services, psychology orsociology. Because of the broad liberal arts component,concentration in psychology and sociology with fieldexperiences in at least two human services agencies, theprogram also prepares the graduate for employment as adirect care worker.The primary goal of the curriculum is the development ofcritical thinking and clinical problem solving skills as theyrelate to populations served by human service agencies.The program offers introductory coursework in humanservices, psychology and sociology, writing skills directlyrelated to the human services field, and field experiences inat least two human service agencies. Most courses areoffered each year, often in the Fall, Spring and Summersemesters. Field Studies in human services are offered eachyear: Field Studies 1 in the Fall semester, and Field Studies2 in the Spring. The course of study may be pursued on apart-time basis, daytime or evening. Some courses areavailable on Saturdays.This program was developed in support of both theCoalition for Direct Care Providers and the New York StateFamily Development Training and Credentialing Programgoals. Students may seek tuition assistance through theCoalition for Direct Care Providers.Admission CriteriaAdmission to this program requires that students be highschool graduates or have high school equivalency diplomas(GEDs). If students are not high school graduates, theymay be eligible for admission to the College’s 24 CreditHour Program. If students are home schooled, they may beeligible for admission. (See pages 7 through 13 for moredetails on the admissions process for all applicants.)Students may begin taking the required program coursesupon completion of all required developmental courses.Students are also required to:• complete two field placement courses, each requiring 48hours of observation/interaction in at least two humanservice settings, with a grade of C or better.• have an overall C average upon completion of allcoursework.This program can be completed in its entirety at eitherthe Middletown campus or the Newburgh campus.108 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2011