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 | Psychopharma | 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 |
520-104 | Behavior Management | 3 |
520-106 | Group Methods of Intervention | 3 |
520-107 | Ethics in Human Service Profes | 3 |
520-113 | Introduction to Mental Health | 3 |
520-114 | Human Service Interventions | 3 |
520-116 | Practicum - Human Services | 2 |
520-117 | Psychotropic Medication | 3 |
520-190 | Youth Care Worker | 3 |
550-201 | Understanding Substance Use | 3 |
550-202 | Foundations of Case Management | 3 |
550-206 | Intro to Inter & Counseling | 3 |
550-209 | Family Systems | 3 |
890-108 | Employment Success | 1 |
Elective | 3 | |
Recommended Electives: 520-180 (Developmental Disabilities) | ||
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 |
809-195 | Economics | 3 |
809-198 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
809-172 | Intro to Diversity Studies | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 809-235 | ||
Total Credits | 60 |
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Fall Term 1 | Credits | |
520-100 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Fall Term 2 | ||
520-104 | Behavior Management | 3 |
550-201 | Understanding Substance Use | 3 |
801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
Credits | 9 | |
Winter Interim | ||
Elective: Recommend 520-180 (Developmental Disabilities 3 cr.) | 3 | |
Credits | 3 | |
Spring Term 1 | ||
520-113 | Introduction to Mental Health | 3 |
550-202 | Foundations of Case Management | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Spring Term 2 | ||
550-206 | Intro to Inter & Counseling | 3 |
809-198 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Summer Term | ||
520-107 | Ethics in Human Service Profes | 3 |
809-172 | Intro to Diversity Studies | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall Term 1 | ||
520-106 | Group Methods of Intervention | 3 |
520-114 | Human Service Interventions | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Fall Term 2 | ||
520-190 | Youth Care Worker | 3 |
804-123 | Math w Business Apps | 3 |
890-108 | Employment Success | 1 |
Credits | 7 | |
Spring Term 1 | ||
520-116 | Practicum - Human Services | 2 |
550-209 | Family Systems | 3 |
Credits | 5 | |
Spring Term 2 | ||
520-117 | Psychotropic Medication | 3 |
809-195 | Economics | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Total Credits | 60 |
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Spring Term 1 | Credits | |
520-100 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Spring Term 2 | ||
520-104 | Behavior Management | 3 |
520-107 | Ethics in Human Service Profes | 3 |
801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
Credits | 9 | |
Summer Interim | ||
520-190 | Youth Care Worker | 3 |
Credits | 3 | |
Summer Term | ||
550-201 | Understanding Substance Use | 3 |
809-172 | Intro to Diversity Studies | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Fall Term 1 | ||
520-113 | Introduction to Mental Health | 3 |
550-202 | Foundations of Case Management | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Fall Term 2 | ||
550-206 | Intro to Inter & Counseling | 3 |
809-198 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Winter Interim | ||
Elective: Recommend 520-180 (Developmental Disabilities 3 cr.) | 3 | |
Credits | 3 | |
Second Year | ||
Spring Term 1 | ||
520-106 | Group Methods of Intervention | 3 |
520-114 | Human Service Interventions | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Spring Term 2 | ||
804-123 | Math w Business Apps | 3 |
890-108 | Employment Success | 1 |
Credits | 4 | |
Fall Term 1 | ||
520-116 | Practicum - Human Services | 2 |
550-209 | Family Systems | 3 |
Credits | 5 | |
Fall Term 2 | ||
520-117 | Psychotropic Medication | 3 |
809-195 | Economics | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Total Credits | 60 |