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192 Washtenaw Community College - Programs and Services www.wccnet.edu General Education Requirements (30 Credits) ENG 111 Composition I 4 ENG 226 Composition II 3 COM 101 or Fundamentals of Speaking COM 102 Interpersonal Communication 3 MTH 160 Basic Statistics 4 BIO 101* or Concepts Of Biology BIO 102 Human Biology 4 PSY 100 Introductory Psychology 3 SOC 100 Principles of Sociology 3 Arts/Human. Elective(s)** 6 Credits Major/Area Requirements (28 Credits) HSW 100 Introduction to Human Services 3 HSW 150 Helping Approaches for Groups 3 HSW 200 Interviewing and Assessment 3 HSW 230 Field Internship and Seminar I 3 PSY 206 Life Span Developmental Psychology 4 PSY 210 Behavior Modification 3 PSY 257 Abnormal Psychology 3 SOC 205 Race and Ethnic Relations 3 SOC 225 Family Social Work 3 Required Support Courses (3 Credits) CIS 100 Introduction to Software Applications 3 Minimum Credits Required for the Program: 61 Credits Notes: *If transferring to Madonna University, select BIO 101. **If transferring to EMU choose one cross-cultural elective: ART 143, ART 150, or ENG 214; and select ENG 181 as your second Arts and Humanities elective. If transferring to Madonna, select ART 150 and HUM 145. Students who are not transferring to EMU or Madonna should choose from the list: ART 130, 143, 150, ENG 160, 170, 181, 200, 211, 212, 213, 214, 222, 223, 224, HUM 101, 102, 145, MUS 140, 180, PHL 101, 102, 205, 250, GRM 111, 122, and any FRN or SPN course 3 credits or above. Human Services (AAHUST) Associate in Arts Degree Human Services (AAHuST) This program prepares students for a job as a substance abuse, hospice, case, psychiatric, or social services aide in settings such as schools, rehabilitation centers, and mental health clinics or as a staff member in a community/neighborhood center. The program provides skills students will need to work on a one-to-one basis or in groups to help people cope with problems. The program also prepares students to transfer to a bachelor's degree program where they will continue developing skills for a career in the field of social work. The program transfers to Eastern Michigan University and Madonna University. Specific course requirements for EMU and Madonna are listed in the footnotes. For more details, copies of the articulation agreements may be obtained from the counseling office or a program advisor. Articulation: This program has articulation agreements with the following institutions: Eastern Michigan University, College of Health and Human Services, Bachelor of Arts or Science in Social Work. Students should meet with an EMU Department of Social Work advisor before applying for admission to EMU's program. Madonna University, College of Social Sciences, BSW in Social Work Meets MACRAO plus EMU's and Madonna's additional requirements. Students must have their transcripts certified for MACRAO completion by the WCC Student Records Office. Applying for Admission to the Program: The faculty and administration reserve the right to admit and retain only those students who, in their judgment, possess academic and personal suitability for the Human Services Program. Suitability criteria are listed below and also can be found in the Human Services Student Handbook. Applications to the program must be made during the semester that students are enrolled in HSW 100 (Introduction to Human Services). Interested students who are enrolled in the course will be invited to submit a written request for an admission interview. Program Admission Requirements: Applicants must have the following minimum COMPASS scores or complete the equivalent courses: COMPASS Algebra score of 46 or MTH 097 with a "C" or better College Level COMPASS scores in reading and writing. Applicants must enroll in HSW 100 and complete the course with a grade of "C" or better. Applicants must meet the following suitability criteria: Has a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all WCC courses Demonstrates honesty in dealings with other students and faculty Demonstrates behavior conforming to the National Organization for Human Service Education's "Ethical Standards of Human Service Professionals" (printed in the program handbook) continued

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