Austin Community College

FY 99 Degree Plan

Human Services

HUMAN SERVICES
Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Human Services (HSR) 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 Texas Therapeutic Recreation Certification Board 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, 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 an HSR 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 Program Coordinator for Human Services for information on transferable course work.

Semester I
ENG16131,3,4,5 English Composition I 3
PSY16132 Introduction to Psychology 3
HSR10131,4 Interpersonal Dynamics 3
HSR1023
 Introduction to Human Services 3
HSR2243
 Introduction to Counseling Theories 3



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15
Semester II
+PSY16532 Human Growth and Development 3
+HSR1623
 Ethical Issues in Human Services 3
HSR2013
 Introduction to Behavior Management 3
+HSR1043
 Diversity in Human Services 3
CSC10031,6 Personal Computing 3
HSR

 Human Service Elective1 3



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18
Semester III
HSR1053
 Survey of Exceptionalities 3
+HSR1054
 Internship I2 4
HSR2023
 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation 3
HSR2033
 Survey of Addictions 3
HSR

 Human Services Elective1 3-5



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16-18
Semester IV
+HSR2054
 Internship II2 4
MTH
2,4 Math Requirement3 3
HSR

 Human Services Elective1 6-8



 Unrestricted Elective 3



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16-18
TOTALS		---------
65-69
+ Prerequisites: See Catalog Descriptions
1 Select from the following: HSR 1035, + HSR 1135, +HSR 2063, HSR 2073, +HSR 2083, +HSR 2153, +HSR 2183, +HSR 2233,+HSR 2253, +HSR 2263, HSR 2293, HSR 2303, HSR 2313, +HSR 2323, HDP 1623, PSY 2306.
2 Students must obtain department approval in semester prior to enrollment.
3 Select from the following: MTH 1513, MTH 1563, or MTH 1743.

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
ENG16131,3,4,5 English Composition I 3
PSY16132 Introduction to Psychology 3
HSR10131,4 Interpersonal Dynamics 3
HSR1023
 Introduction to Human Services 3
HSR2033
 Survey of Addictions 3



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15
Semester II
+PSY16532 Human Growth and Development 3
+HSR1623
 Ethical Issues in Human Services 3
HSR2243
 Introduction to Counseling Theories 3
HSR

 Human Services Elective1 3
HSR

 Addictions Elective2 6



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18
Semester III
HSR1053
 Survey of Exceptionalities 3
+HSR1054
 Internship I3 4
HSR2013
 Introduction to Behavior Management 3
+HSR1043
 Diversity in Human Services 3
HSR

 Human Services Elective1 3-5



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16-18
Semester IV
CSC10031,6 Personal Computing 3
+HSR2054
 Internship II3 4
MTH
2,4 Math Requirement4 3
HSR

 Human Services Elective1 3-5



 Unrestricted Elective 3



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16-18
TOTALS		---------
65-69
+ Prerequisites: See Catalog Descriptions
1 Select from the following: HSR 1035, +HSR 1135, + HSR 2153, +HSR 2233, +HSR 2253, HSR 2293, HSR 2303, HSR 2313, +HSR 2323, HDP 1623, PSY 2306.
2 Select from the following: +HSR 2063, HSR 2073, +HSR 2083, +HSR 2183, +HSR 2263.
3 Students must obtain department approval in semester prior to enrollment.
4 Select from the following: MTH 1513, MTH 1563, or MTH 1743.

HUMAN SERVICES - 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
HSR10131,4 Interpersonal Dynamics 3
HSR2033
 Survey of Addictions 3
HSR2013
 Introduction to Behavior Management 3
HSR2243
 Introduction to Counseling Theories 3
+HSR1623
 Ethical Issues in Human Services 3



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15
Semester II
HSR

 Human Services Elective1 3-5
HSR

 Addictions Elective2 6
+HSR1054
 Internship I3 4



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13-15
Semester III
+HSR2054
 Internship II3 4
HSR

 Human Services Elective1 3



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7





TOTALS		---------
35-37
+ Prerequisites: See Catalog Descriptions
1 Select from the following: HSR 1035, +HSR 1135, +HSR 2153, +HSR 2233, +HSR 2253, HSR 2293, HSR 2303, HSR 2313, +HSR 2323, HDP 1623, PSY 2306.
2 Select from the following: +HSR 2063, HSR 2073, +HSR 2083, + HSR 2183, +HSR 2263.
3 Students must obtain department approval in semester prior to enrollment.

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 Texas Therapeutic Recreation Certification Board as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Assistant (TRA/TXC).

Semester I
ENG16131,3,4,5 English Composition I 3
PSY16132 Introduction to Psychology 3
HSR10131,4 Interpersonal Dynamics 3
HSR1023
 Introduction to Human Services 3
HSR2023
 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation 3



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15
Semester II
+PSY16532 Human Growth and Development 3
+HSR1623
 Ethical Issues in Human Services 3
HSR2243
 Introduction to Counseling Theories 3
HSR2303
 Recreation Leadership I: Expressive and Creative Arts 3
HSR2313
 Recreation Leadership II: Sports, Games, and Outdoor Activities 3



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15
Semester III
HSR1053
 Survey of Exceptionalities 3
HSR2013
 Introduction to Behavior Management 3
+HSR1254
 Therapeutic Recreation Program Planning 4
CSC10031,6 Personal Computing 3



Restricted Elective1 3-5



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16-18
Semester IV
MTH
2,4 Math Requirement2 3
+HSR1054
 Internship I3 4



Restricted Elective1 6-8



 Unrestricted Elective 3



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16-18
Semester V
+HSR2054
 Internship II3 4



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4





TOTALS		---------
66-70
+ Prerequisites: See Catalog Descriptions
1 Choice of the following electives: BIO 1654, +BIO1664, DRM 1723.1B, HSR 1035, +HSR 1043, +HSR 1135, +HSR 2153, +HSR 2233, +HSR 2253, HKN 1601(selected sections), HKN 1701 (selected sections), HKN 1653, HKN 2611, HKN 2621.
2 Select from the following: MTH 1513, MTH 1563, MTH 1743.
3 Student must obtain department approval in semester prior to enrollment.

THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
Certificate

Students completing the certificate in therapeutic recreation are eligible for certification with the Texas Therapeutic Recreation Certification Board as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Assistant (TRA/TXC).

Semester I
HSR10131,4 Interpersonal Dynamics 3
PSY16132 Introduction to Psychology 3
HSR2023
 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation 3
HSR2303
 Recreation Leadership I: Expressive and Creative Arts 3
HSR2313
 Recreation Leadership II: Sports, Games, and Outdoor Activities 3



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15
Semester II
+HSR1254
 Therapeutic Recreation Program Planning 4
+PSY16532 Human Growth and Development 3
HSR2013
 Introduction to Behavior Management 3
+HSR1054
 Internship I1 4



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14
Semester III
HSR1053
 Survey of Exceptionalities 3
+HSR2054
 Internship II1 4



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7





TOTALS		---------
36
+ Prerequisites: See Catalog Descriptions
1 Student must obtain department approval in semester prior to enrollment.

INTERPRETER PREPARATION PROGRAM
Associate of Applied Science Degree

Prior To Acceptance & Enrollment in HSR 1143
ENG16131,3,4,5 English Composition I 3
HSR1035
 American Sign Language I 5
+HSR1135
 American Sign Language II 5
+HSR2134
 American Sign Language III 4



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17
Semester I
+HSR2144
 American Sign Language IV 4
+HSR1143
 Interpreting: Process Models 3
HSR10131,4 Interpersonal Dynamics 3
HSR1023
 Introduction to Human Services 3



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13
Semester II
HSR1163
 Interpreting: The Profession 3
+HSR1173
 Interpreting: Consecutive 3
DRM16131,3,4,5 Introduction to Theatre 3



Social/Behavioral Science Elective1 3



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12
Semester III
HSR1183
 The Deaf Community in America 3
+HSR2363
 Interpreting: Simultaneous 3
+HSR2373
 Special Topics2
DRM1653
 Voice and Diction 3



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9
Semester IV
+HSR2383
 Interpreting: Advanced Skills
+HSR2393
 Interpreting: English-Based Sign Systems 3
+MTH17432,4,3 College Algebra OR
+MTH15132,4,6 Mathematics: Its Spirit and Use 3



Restricted Elective3



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6
Semester V
+HSR1054
 Internship I 4



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4





TOTALS		---------
61
+ Prerequisites: See Catalog Descriptions
1 ANT 2403, ANT 2413, HIS 1613, PSY 1613, SOC 1613.
2 May be repeated as topics vary.
3 Restricted electives: AHS 1303, HSR 1043, HSR 1053, HSR 2033, +HSR 2153, LEA 1003.

Enhanced Skill Courses: HSR 2383, AHS 1303, DRM 1613, HSR 1043, HSR 1053, HSR 2033, +HSR 2153, HSR 2373, LEA 1003.

INTERPRETER PREPARATION PROGRAM
Certificate

Prior To Acceptance & Enrollment in HSR 1143
ENG16131,3,4,5 English Composition I 3
HSR1035
 American Sign Language I 5
+HSR1135
 American Sign Language II 5
+HSR2134
 American Sign Language III 4



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17
Semester I
+HSR2144
 American Sign Language IV 4
+HSR1143
 Interpreting: Process Models 3
HSR10131,4 Interpersonal Dynamics 3
HSR1023
 Introduction to Human Services 3



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13
Semester II
HSR1163
 Interpreting: The Profession 3
+HSR1173
 Interpreting: Consecutive 3
+HSR2393
 Interpreting: English-Based Sign Systems 3



Restricted Elective1 3



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12
Semester III
HSR1183
 The Deaf Community in America 3
+HSR2363
 Interpreting: Simultaneous 3
+HSR2373
 Special Topics2 3
+HSR1054
 Internship I 4



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13





TOTALS		---------
55
+ Prerequisites: See Catalog Descriptions
1 Restricted electives: AHS 1303, DRM 1613, +HSR 1043, HSR 1053, HSR 2033, +HSR 2153, HSR 2373, LEA 1003.
2 May be repeated as topics vary.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE STUDIES
Certificate

Semester I
HSR1035
 American Sign Language I 5



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5
Semester II
+HSR1135
 American Sign Language II 4
HSR1183
 The Deaf Community in America 3



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7
Semester III
+HSR2134
 American Sign Language III 4
+HSR2144
 American Sign Language IV 4



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8





TOTALS		---------
20
+ Prerequisites: See Catalog Descriptions

Degree Plans updated February 02, 1999 4:28pm
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