Program Overview
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The Associate in Arts Human Services degree is a 60-credit program designed for adults working in the human services field. To be admitted to the program and to complete the Capstone course, students must have current work experience in the field of human services. Students must have a minimum of 6 months/800 hours of current work experience. Students must submit a current resume at the time of application. The degree is designed to provide seamless transfer to the Bachelor of Science in Human Services degree.
Associate Level Capstone Course Requirements
The Associate Level Capstone Course is an in-depth, student-centered experience which requires the integration of theory and practical experience. Students will demonstrate an understanding of their knowledge by applying it to a specific project. Students must have significant current experience within the last 5 years* in the field of their area of study in order to complete the degree program. This experience must be documented and approved as soon as possible after enrolling. While this experience is usually full time paid employment, the requirement may also be satisfied through documentation of part time or volunteer experience according to the following standards.
- Six months relevant, full time documented employment
- Part time relevant documented employment that consists of at least 800 hours total experience.
- Relevant documented volunteer service, at the appropriate level, that consists of a minimum of 800 hours total experience.
- Any combination of the above that satisfies the minimum hours of experience
- *Currency requirements may be waived at the discretion of the dean.
- To enroll in the Associate Level Capstone course, you must have completed:
- 6 credits of English composition
- 6 credits in Social Science
- 15 credits of required courses
Credit Distribution
Courses in the General Education Requirements are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses.
I. General Education Requirements Credits (42 Credits)
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 credits)
B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 credits)
| SOC-322 | Cultural Diversity in the United States | 3 |
| ETH-230 | Ethics in the Digital Age | 3 |
| POS-110 | American Government | 3 |
C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (12 credits)
| SOC-101 | Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| PSY-101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
D. Understanding the Physical and Natural World (6 credits)
For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Understanding of the Physical and Natural World.
II. Areas of Study Requirements (15 Credits)
For additional TESU course options to satisfy the area of study,
please contact an Advisor.
Theoretical Foundation Courses (6 credits)
Theoretical Foundation courses include those pertaining to theory, knowledge and skills of the human services profession.
Intervention Courses (3 credits)
Intervention courses include those which emphasize theory and knowledge bases for interventions and criteria for selection of appropriate interventions.
Client Population Courses (3 credits)
Client Population courses include those which emphasize the range of populations served and needs addressed by human services professionals.
Associate Capstone
| HUS-295 | Associate-Level Human Services Capstone | 3 |
III. Electives (3 Credits)
Students may select credits from any of the courses listed here. Undergraduate Courses
Total Credit Hours: 60