Human Service Degree Program
Curriculum for students entering program in 2007-08.
Specific Admission Requirements
The Human Service program prepares students to work effectively and knowledgeably with individuals and systems in need of direct care, assistance and personal support. Students will develop skills and competencies in interviewing, counseling, case management and crisis intervention, and will be able to network clients with needed community resources and services. In addition, the program prepares and serves for the student as a basis to transfer on to complete a baccalaureate degree.
Two practica courses provide students with 250 hours of professional experience in the human service field. Students are involved in the selection of the sites in which to fulfill the desired practica requirements. Each practicum enables students to apply what they have been learning in class to practical, hands-on situations.
The degree of Associate in Science with a major in Human Service is awarded upon successful completion of the program. The degree offers students opportunities which may lead to employment in human service agencies, youth and group homes, community service councils, health care facilities, hospitals and school systems.
The Human Service Program holds national program approval with the national accrediting body for Human Service Degree Programs, the Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE).
Students may elect to focus their educational direction in the human service, mental health or gerontology field by pursuing two practica that are focused specifically in the chosen area of concentration. The student's placement will be in an approved facility.
A dual admission program is available with Granite State College for those interested in continuing their education.
Please access suggestions on transferring to other institutions here.
Clinical, Internship and Practicum Sites
CL - Numbers in the CL column below designate the number of lecture/classroom hours per week for the course
LAB - Numbers in the LAB column below designate the number of simulation laboratory, laboratory or clinical
hours per week for the course
CR - Numbers in the CR column below designate the number of credit hours for the course
| Course Number | Course Title | CL | LAB | CR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIRST YEAR | |||||
| Fall Semester | |||||
| EN 101 | English Composition | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| # | HU 111 | Introduction to Human Service | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | HU 221 | Social and Professional Issues in Today's Society | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | MH 187 | The Helping Relationship: Interpersonal Communication Skills for Today's Professional | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| PY 105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 17 | |||||
| Spring Semester | |||||
| # | AD 120 | Survey of Addictive Behavior and Treatment | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BI 120 | Human Biology | 3 | 2 | 4 | |
| # | HU 103 | Introduction to Practicum Experience | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| IT 102 | PC Applications | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| # | PY 283 | Group Counseling | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | SO 250 | Conflict Resolution in Modern Society | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 17 | |||||
| HUMAN SERVICE OPTION | |||||
| SECOND YEAR | |||||
| Fall Semester | |||||
| # | HU 195 | Human Service Practicum I | 2 | 8 | 4 | MT 120 | Contemporary College Mathematics* | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| PY 220 | Human Growth and Development: The Life Span | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| # | PY 280 | Individual Counseling: Theory and Practice | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | XX xxx | Humanities/Fine Arts/ Foreign Language Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 17 | |||||
| Spring Semester | |||||
| # | AD 235 | Physiology and Pharmacology of Addiction | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EN xxx | English Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| # | HU 242 | Ethics and the Professional Helper | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | HU 298 | Human Service Practicum II | 2 | 8 | 4 |
| PY 205 | Crisis Intervention | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 16 | |||||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 67 | ||||
| MENTAL HEALTH OPTION | |||||
| SECOND YEAR | |||||
| Fall Semester | |||||
| # | MH 195 | Mental Health Practicum I | 2 | 8 | 4 |
| MT 120 | Contemporary College Mathematics* | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| PY 220 | Human Growth and Development: The Life Span | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| # | PY 280 | Individual Counseling: Theory and Practice | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | XX xxx | Humanities/Fine Arts/ Foreign Language Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 17 | |||||
| Spring Semester | |||||
| # | AD 235 | Physiology and Pharmacology of Addiction | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EN xxx | English Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| # | HU 242 | Ethics and the Professional Helper | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | MH 298 | Mental Health Practicum II | 2 | 8 | 4 |
| PY 205 | Crisis Intervention | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 16 | |||||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 67 | ||||
| GERONTOLOGY OPTION | |||||
| SECOND YEAR | |||||
| Fall Semester | |||||
| # | GE 195 | Gerontology Practicum I | 2 | 8 | 4 |
| MT 120 | Contemporary College Mathematics* | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| PY 220 | Human Growth and Development: The Life Span | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| # | PY 280 | Individual Counseling: Theory and Practice | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| # | XX xxx | Humanities/Fine Arts/ Foreign Language Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 17 | |||||
| Spring Semester | |||||
| # | AD 235 | Physiology and Pharmacology of Addiction | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EN xxx | English Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| # | GE 298 | Gerontology Practicum II | 2 | 8 | 4 |
| # | HU 242 | Ethics and the Professional Helper | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PY 205 | Crisis Intervention | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 16 | |||||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 67 | ||||
# Indicates major field courses
Sobriety Statement - The Human Service Department abides by the accepted national standard that recommends a minimum of two years of sobriety for any prospective trainee in the field of alcohol and other drug abuse counseling.
* Students must complete MT 120 to graduate. Depending on results of placement testing, students may be required to complete MT 103 prior to MT 120 (please note that MT 103 Algebra I - Part I, with a grade of "C" or higher, or the high school equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher, is the prerequisite for MT 120).
Health, Techncial and Character Standards for Addiction Counseling and Human Service Programs
HUMAN SERVICE/MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICUM SITES
Boscawen Elementary School, Boscawen, NH
Bow School System, Bow, NH
Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, Concord, NH
CASA, Manchester, NH
Child and Family Services Group Home, Concord, NH
Child and Family Services of New Hampshire
The Children’s Place, Concord, NH
Community Bridges, Bow, NH
Community Services Councils – Concord and Laconia, NH
Concord Boys and Girls Club, Concord, NH
Concord City Human Services
Concord Hospital - Therapeutic Activities Center, Concord, NH
Concord Housing Authority, Concord, NH
Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Recovery
Fellowship Housing Opportunities, Concord, NH
Greater Manchester Mental Health
Havenwood Heritage Heights, Concord, NH
Immaculate Heart of Mary Children’s Center, Concord, NH
Laconia Housing Authority, Laconia, NH
Merrimack County Adult Diversion Program, Concord, NH
Merrimack County Juvenile Diversion Program
Merrimack County Visitation Program, Concord, NH
Merrimack Valley Middle School and High School
New Hampshire Brain Injury Association, Concord, NH
New Hampshire Department of Corrections
New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth and Families, Concord,
Rochester, Nashua
New Hampshire Division of Health and Human Service, Concord
New Hampshire Hospital, Concord, NH
New Hampshire Mediation Program, Concord, NH
NH State Prison for Women, Goffstown, NH
New Horizons Shelter, Manchester, NH
Odd Fellows Home, Concord, NH
Penacook Community Center, Penacook, NH
Pine Haven Center for Boys, Allenstown, NH
Pleasant View Eldercare, Concord, NH
Rape and Domestic Violence Crisis Center, Concord, NH
Riverbend Community Mental Health, Concord, NH
Rochester Parent Child Center, Rochester, NH
Rolfe and Rumford Home, Concord, NH
Second Start, Concord, NH
Spaulding Youth Center, Northfield, NH
Speare Memorial Hospital - Social Work Department, Plymouth, NH
The Friends Program, Concord, NH
Tobey School, Concord, NH
Walker School, Concord, NH
Wedico Center, Windsor, NH
West High School, Manchester, NH
Whole Village Child Care, Plymouth, NH
WIC Program, Concord, NH
Revised June 21, 2006