Human Services
Program Chair
Jim Carroll
253.566.5214 jcarroll@tacomacc.edu
TCC’s competency-based Human Services program prepares students for employment as practitioners in social service, health and addiction agencies. The program offers three completion options:
- a one-quarter (15 credits) Case Aide certificate
- a three-quarter (45 credits) Human Services certificate
- a two-year Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS) degree in Human Services.
The program’s core courses and PSYC& 100 course currently satisfy the educational competencies for Chemical Dependency Trainee for the state of Washington.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the AAS degree or the certificate in Human Services, students will:
- Assess client needs, plan strategies, respond to crisis, and document relevant interactions and information in styles and formats consistent with best practices.
- Construct personal and professional development plans to improve the ability to work collaboratively with clients and coworkers.
- Provide quality client care by integrating communication, advocacy, resources, and support into services in various social service and addiction treatment settings.
- Integrate cross-cultural competencies with sensitivity toward uniqueness to better meet the personal and professional needs of self and others.
- Resolve personal and professional challenges by developing, communicating, and practicing intellectual, physical, psychological, and spiritual self care.
PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To enter the Human Services program, students must assess at ENGL& 101 level or have completed ENGL/ 095
Case Aide Certificate
(15 credits)
The Case Aide Certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment opportunities with a wide variety of human service agencies.
Introduction to Human Services |
5 |
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Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques |
5 |
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Best Practices in Human Services |
5 |
Associate in Applied Sciences Degree
(92 credits)
- 1st Quarter
Introduction to Human Services |
5 |
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Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques |
5 |
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Behavioral Health and Wellness |
5 |
- 2nd Quarter
Best Practices in Human Services |
5 |
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Advanced Helping Strategies |
5 |
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Ethics and Professional Development |
5 |
- 3rd Quarter
Survey of Addictions and Pharmacology |
5 |
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Cultural Competencies for Human Services |
5 |
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Supervised Clinical Practicum I |
5 |
- 4th Quarter
Word I (or other approved computer course) |
2 |
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English Composition I |
5 |
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Supervised Clinical Practicum II |
5 |
- 5th Quarter
Composition II: Argument and Persuasion |
5 |
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General Psychology |
5 |
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Supervised Clinical Practicum III |
5 |
- 6th Quarter
HSP |
Specialty Course (Select one from list below) |
5 |
Introduction to Sociology |
5 |
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Business Math |
5 |
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or MATH& 107 |
Math: A Practical Art |
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ELECTIVES
Students completing the Applied Sciences degree or Arts and Sciences degree along with the Human Services program must select 10 credits of related elective courses. Students may select specialty courses from the Human Services program, human development courses, and/or behavioral sciences courses. Specialty courses are usually taken during the last three quarters of the program.
Specialization Courses
Students are encouraged to select two courses that relate to their academic and career goals. Ongoing academic advising is provided to help students adjust program requirements to meet specific needs. For information contact the HSP office at 253.566.5076.
Recovery Education |
5 |
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Advanced Case Management |
5 |
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Dynamics of Family Violence |
5 |
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Treatment Trends for Domestic Violence |
5 |
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Co-Occuring Disorders |
5 |
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Working with Youth and Families |
5 |
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Substance Abuse Prevention Strategies |
5 |
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Advanced Prevention Strategies |
5 |
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Aging and Adult Services |
5 |
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Clinical Supervision |
5 |
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Program Planning and Grant Writing |
5 |