College Catalog 2025-2026
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Contact Tonia Talbott tonia.talbott@southside.edu; Required Courses Lecture; First Semester; SDV 100 - College Success Skills 1 credit(s); ENG 111 - College Composition I 3 credit(s) (Approved Course Substitutions: ENG 137); HMS 100 - Introduction To Human Services 3 credit(s); HMS 227 - The Helper As A Change Agent 3 credit(s); SOC 200 - Principles to Sociology 3 credit(s); PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology 3 credit(s); ITE 152 - Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications 3 credit(s) (Approved; Course Substitutions: ITE 115 ); Total Credits: 19; Second Semester; ENG 112 - College Composition II 3 credit(s) (Approved Course Substitutions: ENG 138); HMS 226 - Helping Across Cultures 3 credit(s); HMS 190 - Coordinated Internship 3 credit(s); MTH 130 - Fundamentals of Reasoning 3 credit(s); HLT 121 - Introduction To Drug Use and Abuse 3 credit(s); Total Credits: 15; Third Semester; PSY 230 - Developmental Psychology 3 credit(s); EEE - General Elective 3 credit(s); HLT 100 - First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resus 2 credit(s); HUM EEE¹ 3 credit(s); EEE - General Elective 3 credit(s); SOC 215 - Sociology of The Family 3 credit(s) (Approved Course Substitutions: HMS 225); Total Credits: 17; Fourth Semester; HMS 290 - Coordinated Internship 1-5 credit(s) (3); PSY/HMS EEE2 3 credit(s); HMS EEE2 - Human Services elective 3 credit(s); EEE - General elective 3 credit(s); PSY EEE2 - Psychology elective 3 credit(s); Total Credits: 15; Total Credits for Degree: 66; ¹See General Education Elective Course Selection for a list of approved humanities courses.; 2; Students should consult with an advisor for assistance in selecting psychology and human services electives.
The program includes both the theory and practice needed for success in human services and related activities. Students should meet with their advisor to plan their program and select courses. Students who plan to transfer to a four year school should talk with an advisor at that school. For those who wish to transfer, also refer to the Human Services option in the AA&S degrees. Additional Requirements: Successful completion of academic courses does not guarantee coordinated internship placement. Agency requirements will be used in making internship placement decisions. If preparing for employment in the field of Human Services, the student should be aware of the following requirements and plan accordingly: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Students must meet with faculty advisor and determine the suitability of the program. The applicant must be free of any mental or physical condition which might adversely affect his/her performance in the field of Human Services. Students with disabilities who meet program prerequisites are eligible for admission to the program. The applicant must be of excellent moral character and must not have been convicted of any felony or any serious misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. Background checks may be conducted. Students who plan to be employed in the field of Human Services are encouraged to check with the employing agency in order to ascertain any special employment requirements of the particular agency.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Adult Activity Center Instructor and/or Work Supervisor Assistant Correctional and Rehabilitative Counselor Assistant Drug Counselor Assistant Intellectual Disability Counselor Assistant Nursing Home Director Day Care Worker Halfway House Assistant Manager Senior Citizen Activity Director Social Services Aide Teacher Aide and/or Instructional Assistant Welfare Eligibility Worker