Dec 04, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20 [Archived Catalog]

Human Services Technology Major (A.A.S.)


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Major code AA5201 

Office of Regional Higher Education
Ohio University Southern
1804 Liberty Avenue
Ironton, OH 45638
Phone: 740.533.4600

nelsond@ohio.edu 
http://www.ohio.edu/southern

David Nelson, contact person
 

Program Overview

The human services technology (HST) program offers a two-year course of study leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree. The program offers a generalist approach, which provides knowledge and skills applicable to the provision of help to diverse people in various settings (e.g., mental health, social services, corrections, etc.).

The HST practicum courses provide the opportunity for first-hand experiences with a wide range of human needs and problems. Placements are available in a variety of settings and programs such as: mental health, chemical dependency, social services, domestic violence, adult and juvenile corrections, prevention services, children services, Goodwill, and community action programs.
 

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

This program will require that students participate in a BCI background check in addition to the Ohio University admission requirements.

Change of Program Requirements

No selective or limited admission requirements are required of human service technology majors.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements and a BCI background check, unless one has been done for another institution. Students are encouraged to meet with the human services technology program coordinators to discuss the transfer of coursework from another institution.
 

Opportunities Upon Graduation

The human services technology program (HST) offers a two-year course of study leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree. The program offers a generalist approach, which provides knowledge and skills applicable to a diversity of settings (e.g., mental health, social services, corrections, etc.). Students may be eligible to apply for a Social Work Assistant certification in the State of Ohio and/or a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant license in the State of Ohio dependent upon current licensure or certification laws, practicum work experience, and supervision specifications.

Secondly, by supplementing technical training with a broad academic background in the traditional liberal arts areas, students are well prepared to pursue various various four-year degree options, some of which can provide the necessary academic background for graduate study in human service-related fields such as counseling or social work. The HST curriculum allows graduates to further their education by complete a bachelor’s degree in communication, criminal justice, technical and applied studies (B.T.A.S. in a social service track) or in specialized studies with as few as two additional years of full-time study. Students are also encourage to progress to either a Master of Education degree majoring in counseling or a Master of Social Work degree.

Graduates may find employment in areas such as human service worker, case manager, chemical dependency counselor assistant, social work assistant, community support worker, mental health technician, prevention specialist, community outreach worker, life skills counselor, childrens advocacy worker, or gerontology aide. The social service agencies in which our graduates may expect to find employment are too numerous to list (i.e., wide ranging from child protection services, mental retardation case management services, mental health centers, adoption and foster care services). 
 

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the human service technology major, students will have:

  • Learned skills applicable to diverse settings, including mental health facilities, prisons, social service agencies, and nursing homes.
  • Completed a practicum that demonstrates the development of their professional and ethical helping attitudes, values, and beliefs.
  • Gained a greater understanding of the culture and diversity of clients.
  • Learned how to help, educate, and interact with clients using intervention techniques and strategies.
  • Developed the necessary academic skills to pursue additional degrees and certifications.

Requirements

 

Technical Associate Degree Requirements


The minimum requirement for the Associate in Applied Business (A.A.B.) or the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree is the completion of 60 credits with a 2.0 accumulative GPA in both the major area of study and all course work attempted at Ohio University. A maximum of 15 credits earned through prior learning assessment may be applied to any technical associate degree. You must earn a minimum of 18 semester credit hours while enrolled at Ohio University, and you must earn a minimum of 50 percent of coursework taken to fulfill your major concentration in residence with resident credit as defined in the Graduation Requirements – Universitywide  section. You also must meet Ohio University General Education requirements for associate degrees. (See Graduation Requirements - Universitywide section)

To earn a technical associate’s degree, you must complete an Application for Update of Program(s), available from any college office or regional campus student services office.

Major Hours Requirement


The human services technology major requires a minimum of 60 hours.

Technical Requirements


Complete the following courses:

General Requirements


Complete the following:

Complete one of the following courses:


Complete one of the following Quantitative courses:


Complete one of the following Psychology courses:


Complete the following course:


  • Any SW course, except SW 1000

Complete one of the following courses:


Note: refer to COMPASS test results to determine if a developmental course should taken.

  • Any SW course not already used for another requirement
  • Developmental English course

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