Human Services Professional Program
Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS) Degree and Certificate Programs
About
TCC's Human Services Professional program prepares students to work as practitioners in social, mental health and addiction service agencies; and non-profit organizations, schools and prisons. You’ll learn about human behavior and social problems, and how individuals interact with systems to address these issues. Students will use these skills to help people meet their physical, mental, and emotional needs.
Human Services can earn stand-alone certificates or an associate degree. The Human Services Program Pathway consists of the Case Aide Certificate, the Chemical Dependency Certificate, and the Associate of Applied Science in Human Services Degree. Students can continue on to earn their Bachelor of Applied Science in Community Health Degree at TCC and/or enter the workforce.
Requirements
To enter the Human Services program, students must:
- Assess at ENGL& 101 level or have completed ENGL/ 095 with a C grade or higher. Check out TCC's Placement Testing.
- Once you complete your assessment and application to TCC, contact one of the HSP faculty members to discuss your educational plan.
Human Services Program
TCC students can earn stand-alone certificates, or apply them to an Associate of Applied Sciences Degree.
The Case Aide Certificate is the first certificate in the Human Services Program Pathway.
It can be earned as a stand-alone certificate, or students can continue on to earn
the Chemical Dependency Certificate and the Associate of Applied Science in Human
Services Degree. This certificate prepares students for entry-level employment in a variety of human service agencies
and can be completed in two quarters.
| Requirements (15 credits) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number | Title | Credits |
| HSP 100 | Introduction to Human Services | 5 |
| HSP 103 | Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques | 5 |
| HSP 112 | Best Practices in Human Services | 5 |
The Chemical Dependency Certificate is the second certificate in the Human Services Pathways Program. It builds on the Case Aide Certificate and can continue to the Associate of Applied Science in Human Services Degree. This certificate meets the educational competencies required by the Washington State Department of Health for Substance Use Disorder Professional and can be completed in three quarters.
| Requirements (45 credits) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number | Title | Credits |
| 1st Quarter | ||
| HSP 100 | Introduction to Human Services | 5 |
| HSP 103 | Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques | 5 |
| HSP 107 | Behavioral Health and Wellness | 5 |
| 2nd Quarter | ||
| HSP 112 | Best Practices in Human Services | 5 |
| HSP 113 | Advanced Helping Strategies | 5 |
| HSP 117 | Ethics and Professional Development | 5 |
| 3rd Quarter | ||
| HSP 121 | Survey of Addictions and Pharmacology | 5 |
| HSP 126 | Cultural Competencies for Human Services | 5 |
|
HSP 291 or Specialization Course or 200-level Elective |
Supervised Clinical Practicum I Select from list 200-level Anthropology, Psychology, or Sociology course |
5 |
| Specialization Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number | Title | Credits |
| Students can take one course that relates to their academic and career goals. Ongoing academic advising is available to help Human Services students adjust program requirements to meet their specific needs. | ||
| HSP 217 | Advocacy in Human Services | 5 |
| HSP 218 | Trauma Informed Care | 5 |
| HSP 224 | Dynamics of Family Violence | 5 |
| HSP 230 | Co-occurring Disorders | 5 |
| HSP 241 | Working with Youth and Families | 5 |
| HSP 262 | Loss and Grief Through Life Span | 5 |
TCC's Associate of Applied Science in Human Services Degree builds on the Case Aid Certificate and the Chemical Dependency Certificate. It is an academic program designed to include general education requirements to earn an Associate Degree. Students will develop the skills necessary to pursue employment in the Human Services field, or continue to a Bachelor's Degree. This degree can be completed in 2 years.
| Requirements (90 credits) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number | Title | Credits |
| 1st Quarter | ||
| HSP 100 | Introduction to Human Services | 5 |
| HSP 103 | Therapeutic Approaches and Techniques | 5 |
| HSP 107 | Behavioral Health and Wellness | 5 |
| 2nd Quarter | ||
| HSP 112 | Best Practices in Human Services | 5 |
| HSP 113 | Advanced Helping Strategies | 5 |
| HSP 117 | Ethics and Professional Development | 5 |
| 3rd Quarter | ||
| HSP 121 | Survey of Addictions and Pharmacology | 5 |
| HSP 126 | Cultural Competencies for Human Services | 5 |
| HSP 291 | Supervised Clinical Practicum I | 5 |
| 4th Quarter | ||
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | 5 |
| HSP 292 | Supervised Clinical Practicum II | 5 |
| Specialization Course | Select one from list | 5 |
| 5th Quarter | ||
|
ENGL& 102 or ENGL& 103 or CMST 110 or CMST 210 or CMST 220 |
Composition II: Argument and Persuasion Composition III: Writing About Literature Multicultural Communication Interpersonal Communication Public Speaking |
5
|
| PSYC& 100 | General Psychology | 5 |
| HSP 293 | Supervised Clinical Practicum III | 5 |
| 6th Quarter | ||
|
BUS 110 or MATH& 107 or MATH& 146 or STATWAY (MATH 093 and MATH 136) |
Business Math Math in Society Introduction to Statistics Statistics with Integrated Algebra |
5 |
| Specialization Course | Select one from list | 5 |
| SOC& 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 5 |
| Specialization Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Number | Title | Credits |
| Students are encouraged to select two courses that relate to their academic and career goals. Ongoing academic advising is available to help Human Services students adjust program requirements to meet their specific needs. | ||
| HSP 217 | Advocacy in Human Services | 5 |
| HSP 218 | Trauma Informed Care | 5 |
| HSP 224 | Dynamics of Family Violence | 5 |
| HSP 230 | Co-occurring Disorders | 5 |
| HSP 241 | Working with Youth and Families | 5 |
| HSP 262 | Loss and Grief Through Life Span | 5 |
Graduates of the Human Services Program Pathway can pursue a Bachelor of Applied Science in Community Health at TCC. The Evergreen State College and UMass Global also accept the Associate of Applied Science Human Services degree for direct admission as a junior. Talk to your academic and/or Human Services advisor about other bachelor's programs that might be right for you.
Graduates can also enter the workforce. Research Jobs & Careers in Human Services.
The HSP Team
Kenneth R. Pimpleton, HSP Professor
Bridgette Agpaoa-Ryder, HSP Professor
Ulysses Chaney, HSP Part-Time Professor