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ASPSS in Community Services Credit Distribution

Subject Category Credits
I. General Education Requirements 30
A. English Composition 6
B. Humanities 6
C. Social Sciences 6
  • Introduction to Sociology
(3)
  • Introduction to Psychology
(3)
D. Natural Sciences and Mathematics 6
One college-level mathematics courses required (3)
Other natural sciences/mathematics (3)
E. General Education Electives 6

Intercultural Communications OR Race and Ethnic Relations

(3)
Other general education electives (3)
II. Individualized Option: Community Services 21
A. Overview of Human Services or the Option 3
  • Introduction to Human Services
  • Introduction to Social Work
  • Introduction to Social Welfare
  • The Community
  • Introduction to Social Services
  • Social Welfare: Programs, Practices
  • Introduction Am. Social Welfare/Community Services
  • Social Welfare/Social Work
B. Basic Philosophy, Theory and Concepts of the Option 9
  • Social Institutions
  • The Community
  • The Institutional Community
  • Community Psychology
  • Social Welfare and Social Policy
  • Rural Sociology
  • Introduction Am. Social Welfare/Community Services
  • Urban Sociology
  • Community Organizations & Development
  • Human Services and Social Policy
  • Human Services and Social Change
C. Applied Areas 6
  • Juvenile Delinquency
  • Grantsmanship and Proposal Writing
  • Dynamics of Camp Leadership
  • Counselor Training
  • Dynamics of Outdoor Recreation
  • Behavior Modification
  • Recreational Sports Programming
  • Drug Abuse
  • Community Recreation
  • Soc. Inst./Change/Lives of Women
  • Aging and Leisure
  • Multidisciplinary Aspects of Aging
  • Deviant Behavior and Social Control
  • Social Welfare Services: Children and Youth
  • Interpersonal Growth/Group Process
  • Social Welfare Services: Family and Aged
  • Minority Relations/Urban Society
  • Women in Rural Societies
  • Community Relations/Justice Systems
D. Associate Level Practicum 3
III. Free Electives 9
A. Computer Science OR Data Processing (3)
B. Other free electives (6)
Total 60
Note: Course approvals will be individualized to reflect the approved practicum setting and job responsibilities. This list of courses is offered as a guide. Other courses may be considered appropriate for the option.


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