Austin Community College

FY 2005 Degree Plan

Human Services

The Human Services program is designed to prepare direct-service workers for employment in public and private agencies. The course of study offers an interdisciplinary combination of both theory and the practical applications of theory, including two internships that serve to expose students to the realities of their chosen field.

Students are offered a variety of options. Associate Degree options are available in General Human Services, Interpreter Preparation, Addictions Counseling, and Therapeutic Recreation. One-year certificate programs are offered in Sign Language Studies, Interpreter Preparation, Addictions Counseling and Therapeutic Recreation. Completion of the associate degree or one-year certificate in Interpreter Preparation gives the student the foundation for certification by the Texas Board of Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI). Completion of the associate degree or one-year certificate in Addictions Counseling leads to partial fulfillment of the requirements for certification by the Texas Commission on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (TCADA) as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC). Completion of the associate degree or one-year certificate in Therapeutic Recreation leads to eligibility for certification by the Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation Activities Certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Assistant (TRA/TXC).

Students completing the programs can seek employment, depending on their specialty area, as interpreters, chemical dependency counselors, assistant social workers, therapy specialists in treatment facilities, activity directors, therapeutic recreation assistants, community program leaders, teacher aides, and other human services providers. Although the degree is designed to prepare students for immediate employment, many students choose to continue their human services education at four-year colleges. Since not all colleges accept vocational/technical courses for transfer, students should consult with the Program Coordinator for Human Services prior to enrollment.

GENERAL HUMAN SERVICES
Associate of Applied Science Degree

The required course work in this degree option is designed to provide students with basic skills necessary for employment in a wide variety of social service settings. Electives chosen in coordination with a Human Services department advisor allow the student to plan a degree that is individually tailored to meet each student's career objectives. Students planning to transfer to four-year institutions should consult with the Department Chair for Human Services for information on transferable course work.

Semester I
ENGL1301 English Composition I 3
PSYC2301 Introduction to Psychology 3
PSYT1303
 Dynamics of Human Relations 3
SCWK1321
 Orientation to Social Services 3
PSYT2339
 Counseling Theories 3



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15
Semester II
+PSYC2314
 Human Growth and Development OR 3
SCWK1301
 Adolescent Life Cycle
SCWK1391
 Special Topics in Social Work -- Ethical Issues in Human Services 3
PSYT1345
 Principles of Behavior Management and Modification 3
+SCWK2331
 Abnormal Behavior 3



Human Services Elective1 6-7



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18-19
Semester III
CMSW1323
 The Exceptional Person 3
SCWK2486
 Internship I2 4



Therapeutic Recreation Elective3 3
DAAC1319
 Introduction to Alcohol and Other Addictions 3



Human Services Elective1 3-4



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16-17
Semester IV
#SCWK2487
 Internship II2 4



Mathematics3 3



Human Services Elective1 3



Humanities4 3
SPCH1311 Introduction to Speech Communication OR 3
SPCH1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking



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16





TOTALS		-------
65-67
1 Select from the following: +DAAC 1307, +DAAC 1391, PSYC 2306, PSYT 1394, RECT 1341, RECT 1342, +SCWK 1305, +SCWK 2331, SLNG 1404, +SLNG 1405.
2 Students must obtain department approval in semester prior to enrollment.
3 Select from the following: RECT 1301, RECT 1341, RECT 1342.
4 Select from the following: MATH 1314, MATH 1332, or MATH 1342.
5 Select from Humanities/Fine Arts in the General Education Course List.

ADDICTIONS COUNSELING
Associate of Applied Science Degree

This degree option prepares students for careers in counseling and direct care work in the addictions field. The program prepares students for partial fulfillment of state licensure (LCDC) for alcoholism and drug abuse counselors. Eligibility is subject to approval by the appropriate state agency.

Semester I
ENGL1301 English Composition I 3
PSYC2301 Introduction to Psychology 3
PSYT1303
 Dynamics of Human Relations 3
SCWK1321
 Orientation to Social Services 3
DAAC1319
 Introduction to Alcohol and Other Addictions 3



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15
Semester II



Therapeutic Recreation Elective1 3
SCWK1391
 Special Topics in Social Work -- Ethical Issues in Human Services 3
PSYT2339
 Counseling Theories 3
PSYT1345
 Principles of Behavior Management and Modification 3
+SCWK2331
 Abnormal Behavior 3
+DAAC1307
 Addicted Family Intervention 3



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18
Semester III
+SCWK1305
 Group Work Intervention 3
CMSW1323
 The Exceptional Person 3
SCWK2486
 Internship I2 4
+PSYC2314
 Human Growth and Development OR 3
SCWK1301
 Adolescent Life Cycle
+DAAC1391
 Special Topics in Alcohol/Drug Counseling -- Substance Abuse Treatment Models 3



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16
Semester IV
SPCH1311 Introduction to Speech Communication OR 3
SPCH1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking
+


 Mathematics3 3
#SCWK2487
 Internship II2 4
+PSYT1394
 Special Topics in Counseling Psychology -- Counseling Skills and Issues 3
+


 Humanities4 3



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16





TOTALS		-------
65
1 Select from the following: RECT 1301, RECT 1341, RECT 1342.
2 Student must obtain department approval in semester prior to enrollment.
3 Select from the following: MATH 1314, MATH 1332, or MATH 1342.
4 Select from Humanities/Fine Arts in the General Education Course List.

ADDICTIONS COUNSELING
Certificate

This certificate option prepares students for careers in counseling and direct care work in the addictions field. The program prepares students for partial fulfillment of state licensure (LCDC) for alcoholism and drug abuse counselors. Eligibility is subject to approval by the appropriate state agency.

Semester I
PSYT1303
 Dynamics of Human Relations 3
DAAC1319
 Introduction to Alcohol and Other Addictions 3
PSYT1345
 Principles of Behavior Management and Modification 3
PSYT2339
 Counseling Theories 3
SCWK1391
 Special Topics in Social Work -- Ethical Issues in Human Services 3



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15
Semester II
+DAAC1307
 Addicted Family Intervention 3
+DAAC1391
 Special Topics in Alcohol/Drug Counseling -- Substance Abuse Treatment Models 3
SCWK2486
 Internship I1 4



Human Services Elective2 3



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13
Semester III
#SCWK2487
 Internship II1 4



Human Services Elective2 3



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7





TOTALS		-------
35
1 Student must obtain department approval in semester prior to enrollment.
2 Select from the following: PSYC 2306, +PSYT 1394, RECT 1301, +SCWK 1305, SCWK 1301, +SCWK 2331, SCWK 1321, CMSW 1321.

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
Associate of Applied Science Degree

Therapeutic Recreation is a specialized area of Human Services. Students completing this degree will be prepared to apply recreation and experiential activities that assist in maintaining or improving the health status, functional capacities, and ultimately the quality of life for people with disabilities, chemical dependencies, offenders, the aged and others. Therapeutic Recreation has joined other adjunct therapies as a nationally recognized profession in the Allied Health and Human Services fields. Students completing the AAS degree may apply to the Consortium for Therapeutic Recreational Activities Certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Assistant (TRA/TXC).

Semester I
ENGL1301 English Composition I 3
PSYC2301 Introduction to Psychology 3
PSYT1303
 Dynamics of Human Relations 3
SCWK1321
 Orientation to Social Services 3
RECT1301
 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation 3



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15
Semester II
+PSYC2314
 Human Growth and Development OR 3
SCWK1301
 Adolescent Life Cycle
SCWK1391
 Special Topics in Social Work -- Ethical Issues in Human Services 3
PSYT2339
 Counseling Theories 3
RECT1341
 Therapeutic Recreation Leadership I 3
PSYT1345
 Principles of Behavior Management and Modification 3



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15
Semester III
CMSW1323
 The Exceptional Person 3
RECT1342
 Therapeutic Recreation Leadership II 3
+RECT2431
 Therapeutic Recreation Program Planning 4
SPCH1311 Introduction to Speech Communication OR 3
SPCH1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking



Restricted Elective1 3-4



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16-17
Semester IV



Mathematics2 3
SCWK2486
 Internship I3 4



Humanities/Fine Arts4 3



Restricted Elective1 6-7



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16-17
Semester V
#SCWK2487
 Internship II3 4



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4





TOTALS		-------
66-68
1 Select from the following: BIOL 2404, DAAC 1319, +PSYT 1394, +SCWK 1305, +SCWK 2331, SLNG 1404, +SLNG 1405, Kinesiology activities courses (selected activity sections), KINE 1108, KINE 1306, KINE 2155.
2 Select from the following: MATH 1314, MATH 1332, or MATH 1342.
3 Student must obtain department approval in semester prior to enrollment.
4 Select from Humanities/Fine Arts in the General Education Course List.

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
Certificate

Students completing the certificate in therapeutic recreation with an extended internship are eligible for certification with the Consortium for Therapeutic Recreation Activities Certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Assistant (TRA/TXC).

Semester I
PSYT1303
 Dynamics of Human Relations 3
PSYC2301 Introduction to Psychology 3
RECT1301
 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation 3
RECT1341
 Therapeutic Recreation Leadership I 3
+PSYC2314
 Human Growth and Development OR 3
SCWK1301
 Adolescent Life Cycle



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15
Semester II
+RECT2431
 Therapeutic Recreation Program Planning 4
RECT1342
 Therapeutic Recreation Leadership II 3
PSYT1345
 Principles of Behavior Management and Modification 3
SCWK2486
 Internship I1 4



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14
Semester III
CMSW1323
 The Exceptional Person 3
#SCWK2487
 Internship II1 4



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7





TOTALS		-------
36
1 Student must obtain department approval in semester prior to enrollment.

INTERPRETER PREPARATION PROGRAM
Associate of Applied Science Degree

Prior to Acceptance & Enrollment in SLNG 2401
ENGL1301 English Composition I 3
SLNG1404
 American Sign Language -- Beginning I 4
+SLNG1405
 American Sign Language -- Beginning II 4
+SLNG1444
 American Sign Language -- Intermediate I 4



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15
Semester I
+SLNG1445
 American Sign Language -- Intermediate II 4
+SLNG2401
 Interpreting I 4
PSYT1303
 Dynamics of Human Relations 3
+SLNG1391
 Special Topics in Sign Language Interpreter -- American Sign Language V 3



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14
Semester II
SLNG1321
 Introduction to the Interpreting Profession 3
+SLNG2402
 Interpreting II 4
SLNG1317
 Introduction to the Deaf Community 3
+SLNG1371
 American Sign Language VI 3



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13
Semester III
+SLNG2315
 Interpreting in Educational Settings 3
+SLNG2431
 Interpreting III 4
SPCH1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
+


 Humanities1 3



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13
Semester IV



Social and Behavioral Science2 3
+MATH1314 College Algebra OR 3
+MATH1332 College Mathematics
+SLNG2311
 Specialized Interpreting/Transliterating 3



Restricted Elective3 3



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12
Semester V
#SLNG2488
 Internship -- Sign Language Interpreter4 4



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4





TOTALS		-------
71
1 Select from the following: LATI 1511, PHIL 1301, PHIL 2303, PHIL 2306.
2 Select from the following: ANTH 2301, ANTH 2351, HIST 1301, PSYC 2301, SOCI 1301.
3 Restricted electives: HPRS 1206, CMSW 1323, DAAC 1319, LGLA 1311, SCWK 2307.
4 Students must obtain department approval in semester prior to enrollment.

INTERPRETER PREPARATION PROGRAM
Certificate

Prior to Acceptance & Enrollment in SLNG 2401
ENGL1301 English Composition I 3
SLNG1404
 American Sign Language -- Beginning I 4
+SLNG1405
 American Sign Language -- Beginning II 4
+SLNG1444
 American Sign Language -- Intermediate I 4



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15
Semester I
+SLNG1445
 American Sign Language -- Intermediate II 4
+SLNG2401
 Interpreting I 4
PSYT1303
 Dynamics of Human Relations 3



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11
Semester II
SLNG1321
 Introduction to the Interpreting Profession 3
+SLNG2402
 Interpreting II 4
+SLNG2315
 Interpreting in Educational Settings 3
+SLNG1391
 Special Topics in Sign Language Interpreter -- American Sign Language V 3



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13
Semester III
SLNG1317
 Introduction to the Deaf Community 3
+SLNG2431
 Interpreting III 4



Restricted Elective1 3
#SLNG2488
 Internship -- Sign Language Interpreter2 4



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14





TOTALS		-------
53
1 Restricted electives: HPRS 1206, CMSW 1323, DAAC 1319, SLNG 2311, SLNG 2392, +SCWK 2307, LGLA 1311.
2 Student must obtain departmental approval in the semester prior to enrollment.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE STUDIES
Certificate

Semester I
SLNG1404
 American Sign Language -- Beginning I 4



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4
Semester II
+SLNG1405
 American Sign Language -- Beginning II 4
SLNG1317
 Introduction to the Deaf Community 3



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7
Semester III
+SLNG1444
 American Sign Language -- Intermediate I 4
+#SLNG1445
 American Sign Language -- Intermediate II 4



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8





TOTALS		-------
19

Degree Plans updated August 26, 2004 09:00am
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