Human Service
Program
The Human Service program is designed to prepare students for an entry-level position in a Human Service setting. The curriculum provides students with a generalist perspective of social services. As a generalist, students will be able to pursue a wide range of career opportunities which include income maintenance worker, case manager, assistant social worker, outreach workers, residential workers, etc.
Students develop skills in screening, assessment, referral, record keeping, care plan development and treatment team process as well as a variety of other technical areas. A total of 420 hours of practical experience will provide a hands-on opportunity to apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom. Graduates of the program receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Human Service Technology and are eligible to apply for a Certificate of Registration as a Social Work Assistant with the Counselor, Social Work,
Marriage and Family Therapist Board of the State of Ohio.
The Human Service program is accredited by:
Council for Standards in Human Service Education
Elaine R. Green, President http://www.cshse.org Career Information
Social and human service assistants provide direct and indirect client services to ensure that individuals in their care reach their maximum level of functioning. Assistants assess clients’ needs, establish their eligibility for benefits and services such as food stamps, Medicaid, or welfare, and help to obtain them. Social and human service assistants monitor and keep case records on clients and report progress to supervisors and case managers.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational
Outlook Handbook, employment of social and human service assistants is projected to grow 22% from 2012 to
2022, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Growth will be due to increase in the elderly population and rising demand for health care and social services. In addition, growth is expected as more people seek treatment for their addictions, and more drug offenders are sent to treatment rather than to jail. There will also be a continued demand for child and family social and human service assistants.
Curriculum
Course ID
Contact
Hours
Course Title
Credit
Hours
3
First Year
First Semester
COM-1110
English Composition
3
CPT-1040
Introductory Computer Applications
2
1
HUM-1100
Introduction to Social Welfare Work
3
3
HUM-1150
Interviewing Techniques
4
3
HUM-2100
Case Management Practice
3
3
PSY-1010
General Psychology
3
3
SDE-1010
First Year Experience
1
1
First Year
Second Semester
HST-1620
American History Since 1877
3
3
HUM-2230
Issues & Ethics in Helping
3
3
HUM-2500
Sem. Observation/Community Service
2
2
*MTH-1100
Math of Business
3
3
PSY-1730
Abnormal Psychology
3
3
SOC-1010
Sociology
3
Total 17
3
Total 17
Second Year
First Semester
COM-2110
Public Speaking
3
HUM-2400
Crisis Management
4
3
HUM-2510
Practicum I
14
3
Elective
Technical Elective
4
4
SOC-1320
American Cultural Diversity
3
3
3
Total 16
Second Year
Second Semester
HUM-2170
Dynamics of Mental Illness
3
HUM-2310
Group Dynamics & Intervention
3
3
HUM-2520
Practicum II - capstone
14
3
Elective
Technical Elective
2
2
Elective
General Basic or Technical Elective
2
2
PSY-2150
Lifespan Psychology
3
3
3
Total 16
= Portfolio Course
Total Program Credit Hours
66
= Capstone Course
Articulation Agreements
Students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree should speak to a Human Service Technology advisor early in their Rhodes State career.
For More Information, Contact:
Admissions Office
Rhodes State College
4240 Campus Drive, Lima, OH 45804
Email: enroll@RhodesState.edu
(419) 995-8320
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Admission Requirements
Advanced Activity Directing Certificate
1. General college requirements (See the General Admissions
Procedures in the General Information section of the College catalog). 2. A minimum 2.0 GPA average for previous college course work from all colleges including courses taken at Rhodes State College. Students below a 2.0 GPA may apply as a Pre-Human
Services student. (See your academic advisor for information on
Pre-Human Services.)
3. Applicants are required to complete Rhodes State College placement testing prior to admission.
4. Applicants who complete testing but need developmental course support will be placed in Pre-Human Services coursework. Students must obtain a grade of “C” or better in all developmental work. 5. Formal application to the Human Service Program (Contact your academic advisor).
Students who begin the curriculum in spring semester or who need developmental course support should recognize that it may take longer than four semesters to complete the program. Individuals must recognize that to be successful in the Human Service field, they should be emotionally stable, creative and flexible.
Electives
A total of 8 hours of electives are required; a minimum of 6 hours of electives must be chosen from Technical (HUM) electives and the remaining 2 hours may be chosen from General/Basic electives or
Technical (HUM) electives. Please see advisor when considering
2+2 option. See College catalog or Chair for listing of Technical and
General/Basic electives.
Certificates
The Human Service Technology Program offers four certificates for students wishing to advance their knowledge in the Human Service field.
Interested students should contact the Human Service Advisor for any certificate requirements or questions.
HUM-1120 Society and Aging
HUM-1360 Advanced Activity Directing I
HUM-1370 Advanced Activity Directing II
2
3
3
Total Credit Hours 8
Developmental Disabilities (DD) Certificate
HUM-1100 Introduction to Social Work/Social Welfare
3
HUM-1150 Interview Techniques
3
HUM-1350 Developmental Disabilities
2
HUM-2010 Principles of Work with Developmental Disabilities
2
HUM-2020 Principles of Rehabilitation Programming
2
HUM-2110 Behavioral Management
2
HUM-2310 Group Dynamics
3
PSY-2150
Life Span Psychology
3
Total 9-20
* Department of D.D. guidelines stipulate that students seeking registration/certification in Case Management (C.M.) or Adult Services (A.S.) must select courses from above. Those in Case Management must take
HUM-1350, 1150, 2310 and one class from HUM-1100, 2110, PSY-2150. Those in Adult Services must take the following courses: HUM-1350, 2010, 2020, 2100 and 2310. Upon completion, formal notification should be made to the Chair of the Human Service Program.
American Sign Language Certificate
The Human Service Technology Program offers an American Sign Language Certificate where students will learn the basic knowledge and skills necessary to use American Sign Language. Students who complete the certificate will learn basic language and conversational skills to interpret and communicate using American Sign Language.
HUM-1601 American Sign Language I (formerly HUM-1500)
4
HUM-1602 American Sign Language II (formerly HUM-1530)
3
HUM-1603 American Sign Language III (formerly HUM-1540)
3
HUM-1604 American Sign Language IV (formerly HUM-1550)
3
PSY-1010
General Psychology OR
SOC-1010 Sociology
3
Total 16
Gainful Employment
See www.RhodesState.edu/GainfulEmployment.
Activity Directing Certificate
HUM-1120 Society and Aging
HUM-1310 Activities Directing I
HUM-1320 Activities Directing II
2
3
3
Total Credit Hours 8
This certificate meets the requirements for the National Association of Activity Professional
(NAAP) basics coursework. Additional college credit and work experience may be necessary to become a National Certified Activity Director or Assistant Director. (Please see your advisor)
Updated 5/2014
Information is subject to change without notice 