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Degree Map: Human Services AAS

If you are a full-time student taking 15 hours per semester and follow this degree map, you can complete this associate degree in two years.  See an academic advisor for a customized degree map that works for you.  Note the Milestones below each semester.  Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion.  All HSVC courses in this degree must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better.

First Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
ENGL 1113 - Composition I   3
HIST 1483 - U.S. History 1492 to the Civil War Era  or HIST 1493 - U.S. History - Civil War Era to the Present   3
PSYC 1113 - Introduction to Psychology (S)   3
HSVC 1113 - Principles of Human Services   3
HSVC 1213 - Basic Counseling Skills   3
Total Credit Hours 15

Milestones

  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Download MS Office from MyTCC.
  • Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteer at a community service site.
  • Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
  • HSVC 1113 and HSVC 1213 require a C or better to progress to advanced courses in the program. 
  • Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Second Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
CSCI or CSYS - Select three (3) credit hours from CSCI or CSYS courses.
CSCI 1203 - Computer Concepts and Applications  is recommended.		 3
ENGL 1213 - Composition II  (recommended ENGL course) 3
HSVC 2713 - Crisis Intervention Strategies and Practice     
HSVC 2023 - Lifespan Development   3
HSVC 2053 - Human Services Applications/Case Management   3
Total Credit Hours 15

Milestones

  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • HSVC 2713, HSVC 2023, and HSVC 2053 require a C or better to progress to advanced courses in the program. 
  • Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
  • Visit Career Services by your 20th credit hour to explore career opportunities associated with this degree.

Third Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
COMM 1113 - Public Speaking  (recommended COMM course) 3
HSVC 1313 - Chemical Dependency and Treatment   3
HSVC 1413 - Introduction to Developmental Disabilities  or HSVC 1423 - Models for Supporting Persons with Developmental Disabilities   3
HSVC 2003 - Family Relationships  or HSVC 2203 - Parent-Child Relations   3
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government   3
Total Credit Hours 15

Milestone

  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • HSVC 1313, HSVC 1413, HSVC 1423, HSVC 2003, HSVC 2203 require a C or better to progress to advanced courses in the program. 
  • Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check and to complete a Petition for Computer Proficiency if needed.
  • Visit Career Services to build your resume.

Fourth Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
CRIM 1013 - Introduction to Criminal Justice  or HSVC 2613 - Gerontology in Human Services   3
HSVC 2113 - Human Services Internship   3
HSVC 2073 - Issues in Human Services   3
HSVC 2513 - Management of Community Programs   3
SOCI 1113 - Introduction to Sociology (S)  or SOCI 2113 - Social Problems (S)   3
Total Credit Hours 15

Milestone

  • Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted.  Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.