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DEGREES
Social Service, A.S. Degree
Program Design
The Social Service associate degree program is designed to prepare students
for diverse employment opportunities and to provide a foundation for
further academic pursuit. Additionally, the program includes field placement
opportunities which provide students with “hands-on” exposure to the helping
professions.
Curriculum
Students may enroll in this program full- or part-time. They can begin the
program any semester and include field work at off-campus sites as part of
their program.
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Social Service Requirements
Gen Ed ENG* 101: Composition 3
HSE* 101 Introduction to Human Services 3
Gen Ed PSY* 111: General Psychology I 3
SOSC 110 Introduction to Wellness 3
Gen Ed Mode 5 3-4
Subtotal: 15-16
ENG* 200 Advanced Composition 3
HSE* 210 Group & Interpersonal Relations 3
PSY* 201 Life Span Development 3
Gen Ed Mode 4 3-4
Choose Any ECN*, GEO*, HIS*, POL*, PSY*,
SOC* or SOSC course 3
Subtotal: 15-16
Gen Ed ENG* 110: Introduction to Literature 3
HSE* 251 Work with Individuals and Families 3
HSE* 281 Human Services Field Work I 3
POL* 112 State and Local Government 3
Gen Ed Mode 1 3
Subtotal: 15
HSE* 241 Human Services Agencies & Organizations 3
HSE* 282 Human Services Field Work II or
SOSC 270 Cooperative Education/Work Experience 3
Choose Any course – Choose 2 6
Gen Ed ANT* 101: Introduction to Anthropology 3
Subtotal: 15
Total Credits Required: 60-62
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all Social Service degree program requirements,
graduates will
1. Familiarize students with the past, present and future of human
services.
2. Prepare students for group facilitation and participation, grant proposal
writing, and oral and written expressions appropriate to human
services.
3. Prepare students in the conducting of interviews and assessments,
and basic human service research.
4. Prepare students in the areas of service provision to recipient populations
utilizing field placements.
5. Overall familiarization with the human services skills necessary to
interact effectively with individuals, families or groups.
In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes
identified with the General Education Component.
WARNING: All course numbers in the Connecticut Community College System
are in the process of change. For up-to-date information on any course number,
contact the MCC Registrar’s Office.
Division of Social Science & Hospitality: 860-512-2753 or www.mcc.commnet.edu