College Catalog - Human Services Assistant Specialization
College Catalog
Human Services Assistant Specialization
Program Information
A.S. Certificate - Code 0814 - Catalog 2010/2011
Olu Eniwaye, Assistant Chair, 386-506-3746
Linda Miles, Assistant Dean, 386-506-3720
Linda Vought, 386-506-3757, voughtl@daytonastate.edu
03/30/2010 M - 568

Program Description The purpose of this program is to prepare students with the knowledge and skills needed in criminal justice and rehabilitation fields. Students are prepared with entry level job skills to assist addiction specialists, substance abuse counselors and social practitioners. Credits earned in this certificate program may be applied toward the AS Degree in Human Services (Generalist and Addictions Specialization).

Note: Financial aid eligibility for this program is pending.

Approximate Additional Costs FDLE Background Check - $24

Additional Admission Requirements -Program Prerequisites (courses must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better): ENC 1101 (College Composition I) and MAT 1033 (Intermediate Algebra).

-Attend mandatory program orientation.

-Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) background check must be completed prior to the first day of class. Final program acceptance is contingent upon satisfactory results of the FDLE screening. Some exceptions may apply depending on externship facility placement.

-CO-OP agencies may elect to do a more extensive background check in addition to the initial requirement.

General Education Courses
Course Title    
... ... General Education Core - 6 Credits   
... ... Communications Core (3 credits)   
    SEM HRS   
ENC1101  College Composition 3.00   
       
... ... Mathematics Core (3 credits)   
    SEM HRS   
MAT1033 1 Intermediate Algebra 4.00  Pre-Reqs: MAT0024 OR MAT0020  

Note: It may be necessary for the student to enroll in a college preparatory English, Math, or Reading course based upon College Placement Test scores.

Program Specific Courses
Course Title    
    SEM HRS   
HUS1001  Introduction to Human Services 3.00   
HUS1332  Advanced Counseling/Interview Skills 3.00  Pre-Reqs: PCO2202 AND HUS1001  
HUS1530  The Disabled Experience 3.00   
HUS1550  Human Services and the Disenfranchised 3.00   
HUS2933  Human Services Seminar 1.00   
HUS2949  Cooperative Education Experience in Human Services 4.00   
PCO2202  Counseling Techniques 3.00   

Sample Program of Study
Course Title    
... ... Prerequisite Courses   
    SEM HRS   
ENC1101  College Composition 3.00   
MAT1033  Intermediate Algebra 4.00  Pre-Reqs: MAT0024 OR MAT0020  
       
... ... 1st Semester - Fall   
    SEM HRS   
HUS1001  Introduction to Human Services 3.00   
HUS1530  The Disabled Experience 3.00   
PCO2202  Counseling Techniques 3.00   
       
... ... 2nd Semester Spring   
    SEM HRS   
HUS1332  Advanced Counseling/Interview Skills 3.00  Pre-Reqs: PCO2202 AND HUS1001  
HUS1550  Human Services and the Disenfranchised 3.00   
HUS2933  Human Services Seminar 1.00   
HUS2949  Cooperative Education Experience in Human Services 4.00   
       
TOTAL ... 27.00   

Note: Sequence of courses may vary. Check catalog course descriptions for requisite requirements.

Notes 1 MAT 1033 fulfills general education requirements for AAS and college credit certificate programs only.

2010-2011 College Catalog. To view previous catalogs, please visit http://www.daytonastate.edu/catalog/archive/.