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Human Services
Award:
Associate of Science
Total Credits for Award:
60.00
Description:
Minneapolis College's Human Services program will prepare you to work in community settings to assist and advocate for people who face economic, social, emotional, or developmental challenges and barriers. The program integrates theory and skills practice and emphasizes peer interaction and group learning projects. You will be able to take advantage of a variety of courses that focus on the history of the human services field, social policy, multicultural factors, system change and advocacy.
Throughout the program, you will get to know and work with faculty and other students who want to make a difference in people's lives. Experienced instructors will teach you interviewing, basic case management, and group skills using lecture, role play, and media feedback. A supervised, semester-long community service internship will give you a chance to put your skills to work and gain valuable experience in the field. Many graduates transfer to bachelor's degree programs.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FIRST SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ENGL 1110 Or
ENGA 1110
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College Composition
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3
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1 |
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HSER 1001
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Introduction to Human Services, Social Work and Career Assessment
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4
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HSER 1002
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Multicultural Aspects of Human Services
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3
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*General Education
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Choose courses from any MnTC Goal Areas other than MnTC Goal Area 1 or 7.
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6
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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16
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*To complete the Human Services A.S. degree, students are required to complete 30 credits of General Education coursework. The coursework must be selected from at least six of the MnTC Goal Areas. The required ENGL 1110, ENGL 1111 satisfy MnTC Goal Area 1, and SOCI 2115 satisfy MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 7.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SECOND SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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ENGL 1111
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Research and Composition for Change
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3
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1 |
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HSER 1004
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Fundamentals of Communication and Interviewing Skills
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3
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HSER 1105
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Promoting System Change
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2
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SOCI 2115
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Family Violence
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3
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5,7 |
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*General Education
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Choose courses from any of the MnTC Goal Areas other than MnTC Goal Area 1, 5 or 7.
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3
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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14
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*To complete the Human Services A.S. degree, students are required to complete 30 credits of General Education coursework. The coursework must be selected from at least six of the MnTC Goal Areas. The required ENGL 1110, ENGL 1111 satisfy MnTC Goal Area 1, and SOCI 2115 satisfy MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 7.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS: THIRD SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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HSER 2001
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Introduction to Group Skills
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3
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HSER 2002
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Case Management Skills
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4
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HSER 2003
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Internship Assessment and Preparation
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1
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Program Electives
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Choose 3 credits from Program Electives (See below)
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3
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*General Education
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Choose courses from any of the MnTC Goal Areas other than 1,5 or 7.
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4
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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*To complete the Human Services A.S. degree, students are required to complete 30 credits of General Education coursework. The coursework must be selected from at least six of the MnTC Goal Areas. The required ENGL 1110, ENGL 1111 satisfy MnTC Goal Area 1, and SOCI 2115 satisfy MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 7.
Program Elective Courses: Choose three credits from the following list:
CMHW coursework from the list below is only an option for students who have successfully completed the Community Health Worker Certificate
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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CMHW 1025
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Community Health Worker’s Role in Teaching and Capacity Building
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2
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CMHW 1035
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The Community Health Worker: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
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1
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CMHW 1045
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Community Health Worker: Coordination, Documentation and Reporting
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1
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CMHW 1055
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Communication Skills and Cultural Competence
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2
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COUN 1500
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Drugs in the Community
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3
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HSER 1051
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Current Issues in Human Services
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1
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HSER 1052
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Current Issues in Human Services
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2
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HSER 1053
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Current Issues in Trauma-Informed Care
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3
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HSER 1110
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Working with Youth
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2
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HSER 1111
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Using Personality Types in Human Services
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2
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HSER 1115
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Self-Care and Wellness for Helping Professionals
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2
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS: FOURTH SEMESTER:
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COURSE #
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TITLE
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CREDITS
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GOAL AREA(S)
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HSER 2004 Or
*HSER 2006
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Internship
Internship for Community Healthcare Worker
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6
4
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HSER 2005
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Internship Seminar
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1
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General Education
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Choose courses from any of the MnTC Goal Areas
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8
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Varies |
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TOTAL CREDITS:
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15
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General Education Courses (30 Credits):
To complete the Human Services A.S. degree, students are required to successfully complete 30 credits of General Education coursework. This coursework must be selected from at least six of the MnTC Goal Areas. A minimum of six credits must be completed from Goal Area 1 and three credits from Goal Areas 7, 8, 9 or 10, specifically ENGL 1110, ENGL 1111 satisfy MnTC Goal Area 1 and SOCI 2115 satisfy MnTC Goal Areas 5 and 7. Students who are not already computer literate should take a computer applications class or an independent study/online tutorial. Note: HSER 2004, HSER 2005 and HSER 2006 may be taken fall and spring terms only.
*Students who complete CMHW 1001 and CMHW 1016 should take HSER 2006 to meet the required six credits of internship.
The Human Services Program requires:
- Grades of “C” (2.0) or above in all HSER program courses; and
Passing a criminal background check prior to internship placement. The College cannot guarantee placement in internships for students who do not have a clear criminal background check.
- For more information about the background study process and disqualifying crimes, contact the Minnesota Department of Human Services at 651-296-3802.
All students pursuing this award should work closely with their advisor to ensure proper selection of required program courses, if applicable program electives, required Minnesota Transfer Curriculum courses, and MnTC electives. You are expected to meet with your advisor on a regular basis to ensure courses are taken in an order that will lead to efficient and successful completion of the required coursework.