Social Service, A.S.*

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Program Design

The Social Service associate degree program is designed to prepare students for diverse employment opportunities and to provide a foundation for further academic pursuit. Additionally, the program includes field placement opportunities that provide students with “hands-on” exposure to the helping professions.

Curriculum

Students may enroll in this program full- or part-time. They can begin the program any semester and include field work at off-campus sites as part of their program.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all Social Service degree program requirements, graduates will

Understand the past, present and future of human services.
Be prepared for group facilitation and participation, grant proposal writing, and oral and written expressions appropriate to human services.
Conduct interviews, assessments, and basic human service research.
Be prepared to address the needs of client populations during the internship experience.
Demonstrate knowledge of human service skills necessary to interact effectively with individuals, families or groups.

In addition, the graduate will complete the comprehensive learning outcomes identified with the General Education Core.

Social Service Requirements

ENG* 101: Composition 3 Credits (Gen Ed - English )
HSE* 101: Introduction to Human Services 3 Credits
PSY* 111: General Psychology I 3 Credits (Gen Ed - Social Sciences )
HLT* 151: Health and Wellness Promotion 3 Credits
Choose one course from Gen Ed - Physical and Natural Sciences 3-4 Credits
Subtotal: 15-16
ENG* 110: Introduction to Literature 3 Credits or
ENG* 200: Advanced Composition 3 Credits
HSE* 210: Group & Interpersonal Relations 3 Credits
HSE* 251: Work with Individuals and Families 3 Credits
Choose one course from Gen Ed - Mathematics 3-4 Credits
Choose any ECN*, GEO*, HIS*, POL*, PSY*, SOC* or SSC* course 3 Credits
Subtotal: 15-16
COM* 172: Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits or
COM* 173: Public Speaking 3 Credits or
COM* 278: Group Communication 3 Credits (Gen Ed - Humanities )
HSE* 281: Human Services Field Work I 3 Credits ^‡
POL* 112: State and Local Government 3 Credits
PSY* 201: Life Span Development 3 Credits
Choose one course from Gen Ed - The Arts 3 Credits
Subtotal: 15
HSE* 282: Human Services Field Work II 3 Credits ^‡ or
SSC* 294: Cooperative Education/Work Experience 3 Credits
HSE* 241: Human Services Agencies and Organizations 3 Credits
SOC* 101: Principles of Sociology 3 Credits
Choose any course 3 Credits
ANT* 101: Introduction to Anthropology 3 Credits (Gen Ed - Social Sciences)
Subtotal: 15

Total Minimum Credits Required: 60

Note:

*Becoming Connecticut State Community College

A merger of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges is underway. As a part of this merger, modifications will be made to academic programs. Students who do not complete their programs by the end of the Spring 2023 term will be matched with the Connecticut State Community College (CT State) program that most closely aligns with the student’s Spring 2023 program and is offered at the current Manchester Community College location. The College is committed to students completing their education with a minimum of disruption. Further details can be found and will be updated on the Frequently Asked Questions page: www.ct.edu/ctstate/academics.

^‡ Students are to meet with the program coordinator before selecting a field placement site.