Human Services. Many graduates transfer to bachelor s degree programs. MCTC has an articulation agreement with Metropolitan State University.

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1 Human Services What You Will Learn MCTC s Human Services program will prepare you to work in community settings to assist and advocate for people who face economic, social, emotional, or developmental challenges and barriers. The program integrates theory and skills practice and emphasizes peer interaction and group learning projects. You will be able to take advantage of a variety of courses that focus on the history of the human services field, social policy, multicultural factors, system change and advocacy. Throughout the program, you will get to know and work with faculty and other students who want to make a difference in people s lives. Experienced instructors will teach you interviewing, basic case management, and group skills using lecture, role play, and media feedback. A supervised, semester-long community service internship will give you a chance to put your skills to work and gain valuable experience in the field. Many graduates transfer to bachelor s degree programs. MCTC has an articulation agreement with Metropolitan State University. Admission Requirements The Human Services Program requires: Grades of C (2.0) or above in all HSER program courses; and Passing a criminal background check prior to internship placement. The College cannot guarantee placement in internships for students who do not have a clear criminal background check. For more information about the background study process and disqualifying crimes, contact the Minnesota Department of Human Services at Students are accepted into this program for fall and spring semesters only. Courses in this program require achievement of the following program admission requirements: Placement into READ 1300 Successful completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052 Placement into ENGL 1110 Successful completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051 Summer internships in our program are reserved only for students who are completing the 36-credit diploma in Human Services and who have no intention of continuing on for the A.S. degree in Human Services at MCTC. Most students in our program are pursuing the A.S. degree. They must plan for internship during fall or spring semesters. Occasionally, we have a student who intends to complete only a diploma (e.g. already has an associate s or bachelor s degree, or is undergoing a career change). He or she could be eligible for a summer internship. Awards or Credentials You Could Earn Human Services A.S. Degree 60 credits Human Services Diploma 36 credits Where You Could Work Family outreach and advocacy programs Residential and community youth service organizations Nonprofit and government social service agencies School and educational settings Group homes Community centers Culturally focused service agencies Housing resource programs

2 Human Services A.S. Degree 60 Credits Courses in this program require achievement of the following minimum placements: Completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052 Be declared ready to enroll in READ 1300 on the basis of reading placement test scores Completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051 Be declared ready to enroll in ENGL 1110 on the basis of writing placement test scores Recommended Course Sequence The pathway is meant to guide your course selections. First semester courses will generally be selected with the assistance of a counselor or advisor during orientation. You will meet with your assigned advisor for creating an academic pathway for subsequent semesters. To schedule an appointment, you can stop by the Counseling and Advising Office in T.2500 or call First Semester ENGL 1110 College English HSER 1001 Introduction to Human Services and Career Assessment 4.00 HSER 1002 Multicultural Aspects of Human Services 2.00 General Education Choose courses from any of the MnTC Goal Areas. Take at least 3 credits from MnTC Goal Areas 7, 8, 9 or 10 Second Semester ENGL 1111 College English HSER 1004 Individual Counseling Skills 4.00 HSER 1105 Promoting System Change 2.00 SOCI 2115 Family Violence 3.00 General Education Choose courses from any of the MnTC Goal Areas other than MnTC Goal Area 1 Third Semester 3.00 HSER 2001 Introduction to Group Skills 3.00 HSER 2002 Case Management Skills 4.00 HSER 2003 Internship Assessment and Preparation Program Electives Choose 3 credits from Program Electives 3.00 General Education Choose courses from any of the MnTC Goal Areas 4.00

3 Fourth Semester HSER 2004 Or *HSER 2006 Internship Internship for Community Healthcare Worker HSER 2005 Internship Seminar General Education Choose courses from any of the MnTC Goal Areas 8.00 Program Elective Courses Electives may be taken any semester. Choose three credits from the following list: 4.00 CMHW 1025 CMHW 1035 CMHW 1045 Community Health Worker s Role in Teaching and Capacity Building The Community Health Worker: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Community Health Worker: Coordination, Documentation and Reporting CMHW 1055 Communication Skills and Cultural Competence 3.00 COUN 1500 Drugs in the Community 3.00 HSER 1051 Current Issues in Human Services HSER 1052 Current Issues in Human Services 2.00 HSER 1110 Working with Youth 2.00 HSER 1111 Using Personality Types in Human Services 2.00 HSER 1115 Self-Care and Wellness for Helping Professionals General Education Courses (30 Credits) To complete the Human Services A.S., students are required to successfully complete 30 credits of General Education coursework. This coursework must be selected from at least six of the MnTC Goal Areas. A minimum of six credits must be completed from Goal Area 1 and three credits from Goal Areas 7, 8, 9 or 10, specifically ENGL 1110, ENGL 1111 and SOCI Students who are not already computer literate should take a computer applications class or an independent study/online tutorial. Note: HSER 2004, HSER 2005 and HSER 2006 may be taken fall and spring terms only. *Students who complete CMHW 1000 and 1015 should take HSER 2006 to meet the required six credits of internship.

4 Human Services Diploma 36 Credits Courses in this program require achievement of the following minimum placements: Placement into READ 1300 Successful completion of READ 0200 or ESOL 0052 Placement into ENGL 1110 Successful completion of ENGL 0900 or ESOL 0051 Recommended Course Sequence The pathway is meant to guide your course selections. First semester courses will generally be selected with the assistance of a counselor or advisor during orientation. You will meet with your assigned advisor for creating an academic pathway for subsequent semesters. To schedule an appointment, you can stop by the Counseling and Advising Office in T.2500 or call First Semester HSER 1001 Introduction to Human Services and Career Assessment 4.00 HSER 1002 Multicultural Aspects of Human Services 2.00 HSER 1004 Individual Counseling Skills 4.00 HSER 1105 Promoting System Change 2.00 General Education Choose one course from MnTC Goal Area Second Semester HSER 2001 Introduction to Group Skills 3.00 HSER 2002 Case Management Skills 4.00 HSER 2003 Internship Assessment and Preparation SOCI 2115 Family Violence 3.00 Program Electives Choose three credits from the Program Elective list 3.00 Third Semester TOTAL CREDITS: HSER 2004 Or *HSER 2006 Internship Internship for Community Healthcare Worker HSER 2005 Internship Seminar 4.00 TOTAL CREDITS: 7.00

5 Program Elective Courses Electives may be taken any semester. Choose three credits from the following list: CMHW 1025 CMHW 1035 CMHW 1045 Community Health Worker s Role in Teaching and Capacity Building The Community Health Worker: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Community Health Worker: Coordination, Documentation and Reporting CMHW 1055 Communication Skills and Cultural Competence 3.00 COUN 1500 Drugs in the Community 3.00 HSER 1051 Current Issues in Human Services HSER 1052 Current Issues in Human Services 2.00 HSER 1110 Working with Youth 2.00 HSER 1111 Using Personality Types in Human Services 2.00 HSER 1115 Self-Care and Wellness for Helping Professionals TOTAL CREDITS: 3.00 General Education Courses (6 Credits) To complete the Human Services Diploma, students are required to successfully complete SOCI 2115 and three additional credits from MnTC Goal Area 1. Note: HSER 2004, HSER 2005 and HSER 2006 may be taken fall and spring terms only. *Students who complete CMHW 1000 and 1015 should take HSER 2006 to meet the required six credits of internship. Minneapolis Community and Technical College 1501 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN Minnesota Relay Service This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling Disability Services at (voice) or through Minnesota Relay Service at minneapolis.edu MCTC is an equal opportunity educator and employer Member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system