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The College Of Westchester AS Human and Social Services
The College Of Westchester

AS Human and Social Services

White Plains, USA

2 Years

English

Full time

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Sep 2025

Distance Learning

Key Summary

    About: The AS Human and Social Services program offers a comprehensive foundation in human services principles, preparing students to support individuals and communities. The curriculum covers essential topics such as counseling techniques, social justice, and advocacy. Students engage in practical experiences that enhance their understanding of diverse populations and social issues. This degree focuses on building skills necessary for effective service delivery in various settings.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in fields such as social work, community outreach, case management, and mental health support. Opportunities exist in both public and private sectors, including non-profit organizations and government agencies.

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Introduction

The A.S. degree in Human and Social Services is designed to prepare graduates for a variety of human services occupations common to many social service agencies in both the government and not-for-profit sectors. In addition to training workers to enter directly into the workplace upon completion of the program, students may elect to continue to a four-year program in either Human Services or Healthcare Services Administration. As such, emphasis is placed upon developing or enhancing competency in the broad skill areas required for working in the human services field. The curriculum provides a solid liberal arts background and exposure to a full range of human services competencies.

Program Learning Objectives

  • Analyze and apply information in the service of clients or client groups through the development, design, implementation, and evaluation of plans of action that address client needs.
  • Demonstrate cultural competence in working collaboratively and ethically with diverse populations.
  • Demonstrate basic knowledge of the contributions of social policy and funding methods to the delivery of human services.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to all applicable legal and ethical standards of the human service profession.
  • Identify areas for self-improvement and pursue necessary education and/or training resources for professional development.

Major Related Courses

  • GEN161 Psychology
  • HMS110 Introduction to Human Services
  • HMS120 Introduction to Counseling
  • GEN167 Contemporary Social Issues
  • HMS210 Research Methods in Social Science
  • HMS220 Case Management
  • HMS270 Human Services Internship I
  • BUS122 Office Applications: Microsoft Word & PowerPoint
  • GEN241 Interpersonal Group Dynamics
  • GEN245 Social Media Communications
  • GEN250 Ethics and Professionalism

Total Major-Related Credits: 33

General Education Courses

  • GEN105 Transformative Learning
  • GEN115 Digital Literacy in the Workplace
  • GEN125 English Composition I
  • GEN127 English Composition II
  • GEN129 Essentials of Public Speaking
  • GEN147 College Mathematics
  • GEN171 Political Institutions
  • GEN224 Professional Communications and Career Development
  • MSC110 Human Biology

Total General Education Credits: 27

Electives

General Education Electives (2)

Total Elective Credits: 6

66 credits are required for graduation

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