Associate of Applied Science in Human Services
Tacoma, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 10,573 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* $22,408 including fees and on-campus housing
Key Summary
About: The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Human Services at Tacoma Community College (TCC) prepares you to work in social, mental health, addiction agencies, non-profits, schools, prisons. You'll study human behavior, social problems, and how people interact with systems to address physical, mental, emotional needs. TCC sits near the ocean and Seattle–Tacoma Airport, Tacoma, and Seattle. Apply by Aug 15, Nov 15, Feb 15.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can transfer to BAS in Community Health at TCC; The Evergreen State College and UMass Global accept AAS for junior entry. Potential roles include case manager, behavioral health technician, and residential counselor.
TCC's Human Services Professional program prepares students to work as practitioners in social, mental health, and addiction service agencies; and non-profit organizations, schools, and prisons. You’ll learn about human behavior and social problems, and how individuals interact with systems to address these issues. Students will use these skills to help people meet their physical, mental, and emotional needs.
- Fall 2023 - Application Deadline (Aug 15) and Classes Start (Sep 25)
- Winter 2024 - Application Deadline (Nov 15) and Classes Start (Jan 3)
- Spring 2024 - Application Deadline (Feb 15) and Classes Start (April 1)
To enter the Human Services program, students must:
- Assess at ENGL& 101 level or have completed ENGL/ 095 with a C grade or higher. Check out TCC's Placement Testing.
- Once you complete your assessment and application to TCC, contact one of the HSP faculty members to discuss your educational plan.
TCC's Associate of Applied Science in Human Services Degree builds on the Case Aid Certificate and the Chemical Dependency Certificate. It is an academic program designed to include general education requirements to earn an Associate Degree. Students will develop the skills necessary to pursue employment in the Human Services field or continue to a Bachelor's Degree. This degree can be completed in 2 years.
Requirements (90 credits)
1st Quarter
- HSP 100 Introduction to Human Services 5
- HSP 103 Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques 5
- HSP 107 Behavioral Health and Wellness 5
2nd Quarter
- HSP 112 Best Practices in Human Services 5
- HSP 113 Advanced Helping Strategies 5
- HSP 117 Ethics and Professional Development 5
3rd Quarter
- HSP 121 Survey of Addictions and Pharmacology 5
- HSP 126 Cultural Competencies for Human Services 5
- HSP 291 Supervised Clinical Practicum I 5
4th Quarter
- ENGL& 101 English Composition I 5
- HSP 292 Supervised Clinical Practicum II 5
- Specialization Course Select one from list 5
5th Quarter
- ENGL& 102 Composition II: Argument and Persuasion or
- ENGL& 103 Composition III: Writing About Literature or
- CMST 110 Multicultural Communication or
- CMST 210 Interpersonal Communication or
- CMST 220 Public Speaking 5
- PSYC& 100 General Psychology 5
- HSP 293 Supervised Clinical Practicum III 5
6th Quarter
- BUS 110 Business Math or
- MATH& 107 Math in Society or
- MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics or
- STATWAY (MATH 093 and MATH 136) Statistics with Integrated Algebra 5
- Specialization Course Select one from list 5
- SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology 5
Specialization Courses
Students are encouraged to select two courses that relate to their academic and career goals. Ongoing academic advising is available to help Human Services students adjust program requirements to meet their specific needs.
- HSP 217 Advocacy in Human Services 5
- HSP 218 Trauma Informed Care 5
- HSP 224 Dynamics of Family Violence 5
- HSP 230 Co-occurring Disorders 5
- HSP 241 Working with Youth and Families 5
- HSP 262 Loss and Grief Through Life Span 5
Graduates of the Human Services Program Pathway can pursue a Bachelor of Applied Science in Community Health at TCC. The Evergreen State College and UMass Global also accept the Associate of Applied Science Human Services degree for direct admission as a junior. Talk to your academic and/or Human Services advisor about other bachelor's programs that might be right for you.