Associate of Applied Science in Social and Human Services
Lynnwood, USA
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 3,772 / per quarter *
STUDY FORMAT
Blended, Distance Learning, On-Campus
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Introduction
An education in social and human services can lead you in many interesting directions — from alcohol and chemical dependency counseling to senior services and activities specialist.
The job opportunities are endless, helping people of all ages with emotional, mental, physical, and economic difficulties in a wide variety of settings and facilities. The degree programs include supervised work experience at community chemical dependency or human service agencies.
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Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please contact us for more information.
Curriculum
- Career and College Success in Human Services
- Introduction to Addiction Studies
- Introduction to Human Services: CD
- Introduction to Family Support and Prevention
- Stress Management Skills
- Social Issues Forum
- Child and Family Welfare
- Law and Ethics for Addictions and Human Services
- Counseling and Interviewing Skills
- Interpersonal and Groupwork
- Cognitive and Behavioral Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Conflict Resolution
- Case Management and Community Resources
- Introduction to Mental Health Technician
- Introduction to Disabling Conditions
- Creative Activities
- Creative Therapies
- Special Topics in Social: Human Services
- Exploration in Human Services
- Aging in America
- Aging and Health
- Working with Bereavement
- Senior Services Navigation
- HIV/AIDS for Health, HS and ACD Professionals
- Human Growth and Development: CD
- Youth and Emerging Adult Development: CD
- Advocacy In Human Services
- Grant Writing for Nonprofits
- Behavioral Health Services Navigation
- Counseling Theories
- Survey of Mental Illness
- Working with Diverse Populations: CD
- Pharmacology of Psychoactive Drugs
- Group Treatment in Addiction
- Assessment and Diagnosis in Addiction Treatment
- Addiction and Youth and Family Systems
- Case Management in Addiction Treatment
- Addiction Counseling and Relapse Prevention
- Pre-Practicum
- Beginning Field Practicum
- Advanced Field Practicum I
- Mental Health Technician Field Practicum
- Globalization and Social Services: CD
- Special Topics: Social and Human Services
- Managing Difficult Behaviors
- Addiction Studies Field Practicum
- Advanced Addiction Studies Field Practicum
- Special Projects: Social and Human Services
Career Opportunities
There are many opportunities today to work with people of all ages and backgrounds in diverse settings.
Jobs include:
- alcohol and substance abuse counselors
- caseworkers
- case managers
- crisis intervention specialists
- employee assistance personnel
- group workers
- activity therapists
- outreach workers
- recreational or residential counselors
- rehabilitation specialists
- senior services professional
- vocational consultants
- youth workers
- and many others
English Language Requirements
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