| Associate in Applied Science Degree
The Human Services Program offers three A.A.S. degree options for the student: Mental Health Associate, Alcohol and Drug Associate Training Program, and Social Work Associate. A student may complete one or more of the three options, depending upon which field he/she wishes to pursue.
The Mental Health Associate (sometimes called a Psychiatric Technician) is trained to work in institutions, developmental centers, half-way houses, group homes, crisis centers, mental health centers, psychiatric units of hospitals, treatment centers, and a variety of other settings. He/she can work with the mentally retarded, the mentally ill, the psychologically and physically abused, the substance abuser, clients with eating disorders, clients with behavior problems, and many other types of clients in need. He/she may work with children, adolescents, or adults.
The Alcohol and Drug Associate option offers special training for the student interested in working with alcohol and drug abusers. With the course work in this program and two years of experience in the field, a student can take a state exam and become a "Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor."
The Social Work Associate option enables the student to work as an assistant at facilities such as the Department of Human Resources, Community Action, home healthcare programs, and with the elderly in nursing homes and domiciliaries.
PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
Applicants Must:
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Meet all the general admission requirements of WSCC. |
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Submit an application to the Admissions Office, declaring Human Services as major. Students will be accepted until June 15. Applications received after June 15 will be considered on a space available basis. |
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Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale on all previous high school and college work attempted. |
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Arrange for an interview with the Human Services Program Director. This should be done at the time application is made to the college. |
SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION
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The Human Services program admits every semester. |
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Only students who have completed all admission procedures and requirements will be admitted into the program. |
Upon Admission to the Human Services Program the student must:
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Attend a scheduled orientation meeting required of all new Human Services students. |
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Provide verification of at least two of three Hepatitis B vaccines. |
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Provide documentation of Tuberculin skin test. |
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Proof of CPR certification - only CPR courses designed to certify health care providers are accepted. |
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Submit a recent physical exam (current within the last year). This is required in order to meet the policies and requirements of the clinical affiliates. |
Human Services students are required to have liability insurance and accident insurance which is available through the college, while they are working in clinical facilities. Many clinical facilities also require medical insurance.
Students must maintain grades of "C" or better in Program core curriculum and major required courses. Students may apply for re-entry into the Program one time only. Program option courses more than five years old must be repeated.
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