Human Services Associate
Human Service Associate Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Code: 10-520-3
For more information: wctc.edu/human-services
Human services professionals provide resources, counsel and assistance to individuals in an effort to improve their quality of life. In this program, develop and practice direct client care, treatment, rehabilitation, education and behavioral direction to individuals or groups. Learn behavioral rehabilitation techniques, counseling methods, ethics and family systems. Those in this field work closely with social workers, psychologists and counselors.
The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:
Core Courses = C
General Studies Courses = C-
Program GPA = 2.0
As you plan, choose between 2 specializations, or take a few more courses for both.
For the Mental Health Specialization, take:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 520-103 | Case Managmnt & Documentation | 3 |
| 520-106 | Group Methods of Intervention | 3 |
| 520-114 | Human Service Interventions | 3 |
| 520-115 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
For the Addiction Studies Specialization, take:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 550-101 | AODA Group Process & Practice | 3 |
| 550-105 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| 550-120 | Assess/Diag of Substance Abuse | 3 |
| 550-130 | Counseling Methods | 3 |
Related Certificates that can be earned along the way.
- Youth Care Counselor Technical Certificate
- Developmental Disabilities Technical Certificate
- Autism for Educators Technical Certificate
This WCTC program prepares students to obtain the required licensure to be employed/practice in the state of Wisconsin. The College does not guarantee its curriculum matches the requirements for preparation, examinations, or licensure for other states.
Program Outcomes
- Model a commitment to cultural competence.
- Uphold the ethical standards and values for human service professionals.
- Demonstrate professionalism.
- Utilize community resources.
- Apply human services interventions and best practices.
- Cultivate professional relationships.
Critical Life Skills
To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative, all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.
- Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
- Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
- Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.
Listed below are the required courses for the program. To view the recommended sequence for taking courses click on the plan of study tab(s) above. Work with your Academic Advisor to design a program plan!
View your Program Matrix to find out when each course will be offered (term and time of day).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| 520-100 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| 520-102 | Basic Counsel Skills Practice | 3 |
| 520-103 | Case Managmnt & Documentation | 3 |
Addiction Studies Substitute: 550-120 | ||
| 520-104 | Behavior Management | 3 |
| 520-105 | Understanding Diversity | 3 |
| 520-106 | Group Methods of Intervention | 3 |
Addiction Studies Substitute: 550-101 | ||
| 520-107 | Ethics in Human Service Profes | 3 |
| 520-110 | Practicum I | 3 |
| 520-111 | Family Systems | 3 |
| 520-112 | Practicum II | 3 |
| 520-113 | Introduction to Mental Health | 3 |
| 520-114 | Human Service Interventions | 3 |
Addiction Studies Substitute: 550-130 | ||
| 520-115 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
Addiction Studies Substitute: 550-105 | ||
| Elective | 3 | |
| General Studies | ||
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 801-223 | ||
| 801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 801-198 | ||
| 804-123 | Math w Business Apps | 3 |
| 809-196 | Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| 809-198 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer Term | Credits | |
| 520-105 | Understanding Diversity | 3 |
| 520-100 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fall Term 1 | ||
| 520-104 | Behavior Management | 3 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 520-103 | Case Managmnt & Documentation | 3 |
| 520-113 | Introduction to Mental Health | 3 |
| 804-123 | Math w Business Apps | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Winter Interim | ||
| Elective: Recommend 520-180 (Developmental Disabilities 3 cr.) | 3 | |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 520-102 | Basic Counsel Skills Practice | 3 |
| 801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 520-107 | Ethics in Human Service Profes | 3 |
| 809-196 | Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer Interim | ||
| Elective: Recommend 520-190 (Youth Care Worker 3 cr.) | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Summer Term | ||
| 520-106 | Group Methods of Intervention | 3 |
| 520-114 | Human Service Interventions | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fall Term 1 | ||
| 520-110 | Practicum I This course will run 16 weeks. | 3 |
| 520-111 | Family Systems | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 809-198 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 520-112 | Practicum II This course will run 16 weeks. | 3 |
| 520-115 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 1 | Credits | |
| 520-100 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| 520-105 | Understanding Diversity | 3 |
| 804-123 | Math w Business Apps | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 520-104 | Behavior Management | 3 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Winter Interim | ||
| Elective: Recommend 520-180 (Developmental Disabilities 3 cr.) | 3 | |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 520-103 | Case Managmnt & Documentation | 3 |
| 520-113 | Introduction to Mental Health | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 520-102 | Basic Counsel Skills Practice | 3 |
| 801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Summer Interim | ||
| Elective: Recommend 520-190 (Youth Care Worker 3 cr.) | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Summer Term | ||
| 520-107 | Ethics in Human Service Profes | 3 |
| 809-196 | Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Fall Term 1 | ||
| 520-110 | Practicum I This course will run 16 weeks. | 3 |
| 520-114 | Human Service Interventions | 3 |
| 520-106 | Group Methods of Intervention | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 520-111 | Family Systems | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 520-112 | Practicum II This course will run 16 weeks. | 3 |
| 809-198 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 520-115 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring Term 1 | Credits | |
| 520-100 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| 520-107 | Ethics in Human Service Profes | 3 |
| 801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 520-102 | Basic Counsel Skills Practice | 3 |
| 520-103 | Case Managmnt & Documentation | 3 |
| 801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Summer Interim | ||
| 520-190 | Youth Care Worker | 3 |
Take this course as your elective, or take 520-180 offered later in this Plan of Study | ||
| Credits | 3 | |
| Summer Term | ||
| 520-105 | Understanding Diversity | 3 |
| 520-113 | Introduction to Mental Health | 3 |
| 804-123 | Math w Business Apps | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Fall Term 1 | ||
| 520-110 | Practicum I This course will run 16 weeks. | 3 |
| 520-114 | Human Service Interventions | 3 |
| 809-196 | Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| 520-104 | Behavior Management | 3 |
| 520-106 | Group Methods of Intervention | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Winter Interim | ||
| Alternative Elective: 520-180 Developmental Disabilities - 3 credits | ||
| Credits | 0 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| 520-112 | Practicum II This course will run 16 weeks. | 3 |
| 520-111 | Family Systems | 3 |
| 809-198 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| 520-115 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| 809-195 | Economics | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |