SAMPLE SCHEDULE

HUMAN SERVICES

Suggested Sequence of Classes

First Semester ENG-102 Composition & Speech I           4 Mathematics*  **                                   3-4 SOC-110 Introduction to Sociology          3 Science Course**                                   3-5 SDV-100 Orientation to College               0 Total                                                  13-16	Second Semester ENG-103 Composition & Speech II         4 PSY-111 Introduction to Psychology        3 SOC-115 Social Problems                         3 SOC-150 Intro to Human Services            3 Humanities Course                                    3 Total                                                        16
Third Semester PSY-121 Developmental Psychology       3 SOC-120 Marriage and Family                 3 HSV-152 Intro to Counseling                   3 Humanities Course                                    3 BCA-215 Computer Business apps           3 Total                                                        15	Fourth Semester PSY-223 Child & Adol Psychology OR          ECE-176 Child Development            3 HSV-153 Professional Ethics                    3 SOC-215 Prime for Life ****                   1 Humanities Course                                 2-3 SDV-210 Coop Education Internship    1-3 Additional gen ed course***                 0-3 Total                                                  10-13

 Note: Please check with transfer institution for their specific requirements or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for further transfer planning.

*          Appropriate math level needed before enrolling in any math class.

**        Eight semester hours of Natural Science credits (Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Health and Nutrition, Nutrition, Math) required for graduation with AA Degree. 

***      General Education courses must total at least 40 semester hours to meet A.A. Degree Requirements.  A minimum of 60 semester hours are needed for graduation. 

****    Offered twice in Spring and Fall semesters

SUGGESTED ELECTIVES:	American National Government	American, State and Local Government
College Reading Strategies	Introduction to Statistics	Elementary/Intermediate/Advanced Spanish

• AA Degree meets the General Education Requirements for the College of Liberal Arts at most transfer institutions.
• Check with transfer institution for foreign language and diversity requirements.
• Admission requirements vary from institution to institution. Contact the transfer institution or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for assistance.
• Students can graduate with an A.A. degree with a Human Service Certificate provided they follow the above course sequence.

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Rev 05/07