Human Services, Articulated with Idaho State (ISU)
Program Description
This program provides academic coursework and foundational knowledge for students planning to transfer to Idaho State University (ISU) to pursue a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW). Students will develop essential skills in communication, working with diverse populations, and assessing the needs of individuals, families, and groups. Graduates will be prepared to foster dignity, respect, and self-determination in their professional practice while addressing the growing need for social workers in Douglas County and beyond.
Program Outcomes
This degree aligns with the Social Work program at Idaho State University (ISU). Students who complete the Human Services Associate of Science will have the knowledge, skills and abilities to:
- Communicate effectively with others.
- Be comfortable and effective working with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Assess and address needs of individuals, families, and groups.
- Develop a plan of action and link people with community resources.
- Foster commitment to the field of human services based on the belief that all\\nhumans are capable of growth and have a fundamental right to dignity, respect, and self-determination.
- Expand general knowledge and skills in ways that enrich personal and\\nprofessional lives.
- Use appropriate library and information resources to research professional issues and support lifelong learning.
- Formulate questions that can be addressed with data and collect, organize, and display relevant data to answer them.
Career Considerations
The Associate of Science (AS) in Human Services is based on a signed articulation agreement with Idaho State University (ISU). This agreement allows students to seamlessly transfer to ISU’s Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program as juniors, with no loss of credits. The program focuses on preparing students for careers in human services, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to address the diverse needs of individuals, families, and communities.
Program Course Requirements
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Credits | |
| GS 104 | Physical Science or Physical Science or Physical Science | 4 |
| HS 100 | Introduction to Human Services 1 | 3 |
| SOC 204Z | Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
| WR 121Z | Composition I | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Term | ||
| HS 155 | Counseling Skills I 1 | 3 |
| PSY 201Z | Introduction to Psychology I | 4 |
| SOC 205Z | Social Change and Institutions | 4 |
| WR 122Z | Composition II | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Term | ||
| HS 217 | Group Counseling Skills I 1 | 3 |
| HS 226 | Ethics and Law 1 | 3 |
| MTH 105Z | Math in Society (or higher) | 4 |
| SOC 206Z | Social Problems 1 | 4 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| ART 101 | Introduction to Visual Arts | 4 |
| BI 211 | Principles of Biology | 5 |
| ENG 104Z | Introduction to Fiction | 4 |
| HS 265 | Counseling Skills II 1 | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Term | ||
| BI 212 | Principles of Biology | 5 |
| HS 266 | Case Mgmt for HS Workers 1 | 3 |
| PSY 231 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
| STAT 243Z | Elementary Statistics I | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Term | ||
| COM 111Z | Public Speaking | 4 |
| HS 229 | Crisis Intervention-Prevention 1 | 3 |
| SOC 213 | Race Class and Ethnicity 1 | 3 |
| SOC 225 | Social Aspects of Addiction 1 | 3 |
| SOWK 1101 Intro to Social Work 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Minimum Credits | 91 | |
- 1
Any approved elective course can be taken.
- 2
This course will be taken online through Idaho State University (ISU).
Advising Notes:
Completion of this AS degree confers the following benefits:
1) ISU waives the admission fee upon Transfer.
2) Students who transfer without predetermined courses from degree plan must complete ISU’s institution- specific education requirements.
Idaho State University Requirements:
● Students must complete 120 credits of coursework, of which at least 60 must be academic credits.
● Completion of an AA/AS degree as outlined above satisfies ISU’s general education requirements. Students who transfer to ISU without an AA/AS must complete ISU's general education requirements.
● Students must complete 36 credits of upper division coursework (3000 level and above), of which 15 must be earned at ISU.
● At least 30 credits in the major area of study must be resident credits (earned at ISU), or 30 of the last 50 credits applied to the degree must be ISU resident credit. (Refer to the ISU catalog for limits on specialized credits such as credit by exam, physical activity, music participation, and experiential learning.)
● Students must complete all major requirements with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 and have an overall ISU cumulative GPA of 2.0.
● Students will be subject to the program contained in the academic catalog of the year they enroll at ISU.