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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (HUMAN SERVICES)
Online Program
Purpose and Objectives
The Associate of Arts in Human Services provides students with an overview of the sociological, psychological and
applications of importance in the field of social services. By taking courses in cultural diversity and marriage and family,
students learn to work with families and communities in educational and work-related settings. Graduates can start a career
in the helping professions with entry-level positions as a social service assistant or human service assistant. Jobs for human
service assistants are available in healthcare and social assistance industries or government organizations. This program
also allows students to transfer into a Bachelor's degree program.
Objectives
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Develop a personal biblical philosophy of human helping, emphasizing student strengths and potential growth
areas.
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Apply the principles and skills of ethical decision-making and respect for diversity within a biblical worldview.
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Demonstrate interpersonal skills in helping relationships and group dynamics.
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Recognize the social and psychological dimensions of human interactions in a variety of settings.
Completion Requirements
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A minimum 60 total semester hours of credit
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A minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA
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Completion of a minimum of 15 semester hours of CIU coursework
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Completion of a biblical studies core that includes 9 hours of Bible/theology/ministry courses and at least one
additional interdisciplinary Bible-related course
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Completion of the 18 hour Human Services concentration
Course of Study
60
Bible/Theology/Ministry
9
BIB
1010
New Testament Survey
3
MSD 2010
Living the Christian Faith
3
THE 2010
Survey of Bible Doctrine
3
General Education
33
BUS 1020
Introduction to Finance
3
COM 1010
Communication for Leaders
3
CPT 1010
Technology for College
3
ENG 1010
College Writing and Research I
3
ENG 1020
College Writing and Research II
3
HIS
2010
World Civilizations
3
PHI
1010
Philosophy & Worldview*
3
PSY 2010
Organizational and Industrial Psychology
3
SCI
2010
Earth Science: Exploring God’s World*
3
SOC 1010
College Study Skills*
3
SOC 2010
Cultural Diversity
3
Human Services Concentration
18
PSY 2020
Developmental Psychology
3
HMS 2010
Coaching Empowerment
3
HMS 1010
Introduction to Human Services
3
SOC 2020
Principles of Sociology
3
SOC 2030
Marriage and Family
3
LDR 1010
Introduction to Leadership
3
*Interdisciplinary Bible/Theology Courses