Human Services Associate Program Code 105203

Employment Potential

Potential Occupations include: Social Services, Community Corrections, Youth Services, Hospitals, Nursing Facilities, Group Homes, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Abuse Agencies, Crisis Intervention Centers, Programs for the Aging.

Note

. Health care facilities participating in field experiences require an official criminal background check in compliance with Wisconsin Statutes 1998 Caregiver Law.
. Admitted students may be invited to attend the Human Services program orientation; attendance is strongly recommended.
. Field Experiences are required as part of the program. These may be unpaid. Please work with your program faculty to establish Field Experience I & II sites.
. Health care facilities participating in field experiences require students to complete a health history with examination and recommendation from a physical including documentation regarding immunity status for rubella, rubeola, (measles), varicella (chickenpox), and mumps prior to the start of field experiences. Also, a negative PPD (TB skin test) must be documented within the 3 months prior to beginning an field experiences. If a positive PD is noted, the student will need to provide documentation and certification by a licensed physician that he/she is not a health risk to vulnerable third parties.
. Students will be required to cover any expenses related to the field experiences.
. Admission and Notification Priority: Applicants who meet the admission requirements will be admitted in order of completed application dates. Accepted students will be given the option to defer their start date two consecutive times. Should a candidate accept an admittance date and then withdraw less than one month before the semester begins, the candidate will need to reapply.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants from the NWTC District will be admitted in Fall semester only.
. For more information, please call Toll Free: 1.888.NTC.7144

Program Outcomes

. The degree prepares students for entry-level positions in a variety of human service agencies. Students will acquire skills needed to work with individuals, groups, and communities and learn to work with people of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.

Requirements for Program Entry

. A paper application can be requested by emailing admissions@ntc.edu or calling 715.675.3331, Ext. 5860. Online applications are available at www.ntc.edu.
. OPTIONAL: High school transcripts are not required for acceptance to this program, but may be used to show proof of prerequisites. High school transcripts may also contain ACT or Accuplacer scores taken while still in high school (may meet testing requirements if taken within the last 5 years).
. If applicable, include a copy of college transcripts.
. Background Information Disclosure form. A copy of the BID form can be obtained at the following address: http://dhs.wisconsin.gov/forms/F8/F82064.pdf. Note you will submit this free form with your application.
. Provide proof of one of the following: Associate or bachelor’s degree, a copy of ACT or Accuplacer test scores
Reading Comprehension: Accuplacer: 80, ACT: 18; Arithmetic: Accuplacer: 47, ACT: 18; Sentence Skills: Accuplacer: 86, ACT: 18. If you score below requirements on any portion of the ACT or Accuplacer, you will need to complete Remediation with NTC’s Learning Center or a similar service at another college. Questions regarding Remediation and how to complete can be directed to admissions@ntc.edu or 715.675.3331, Ext. 5860.
. If you have an outstanding balance at NTC you are required to pay it in full prior to submitting an application. All application materials will be returned to you if the outstanding balance is not paid in full at the time of application.
. If information indicates that you have been convicted of a crime or have charges pending, you must speak with a program faculty member at Northcentral Technical College.

Wisconsin Caregiver Law

NWTC is required to comply with the Wisconsin Caregiver Law (1997 WISCONSIN ACT 27). The completion of a caregiver background check includes the review of criminal records for convictions of serious crimes or a history of improper behavior. Students accepted into this program must complete a background information form disclosing any acts, crimes, or convictions prior to program entry. The information provided in the background information form must be truthful and match any findings on the criminal record check. Students with a criminal history may be denied access to placement at the discretion of the clinical or practicum site. Consequently, should a student have a history of convictions of serious crimes or a history of improper behaviors, NWTC cannot guarantee clinical/practicum placement or guarantee graduation within typical program timing.

Curriculum

The Human Services Associate-Associate Degree is a two-year, four-semester collaborative program between Northcentral Technical College and Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. Students will attend classes on the Green Bay campus and will take part in online distance learning courses available through NTC. Upon graduation, a student will have completed 70 credits.

FIRST SEMESTER

SECOND SEMESTER

THIRD SEMESTER

*10-809-174 Social Problems

FOURTH SEMESTER

Curriculum Note
. *Courses taught at NWTC via Distance Learning from Northcentral Technical College
For students seeking AODA licensure, please complete 90-550-1, AODA Certificate.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

These courses provide an opportunity for students to develop the knowledge, skills, and understanding required for employment in this field.

10-520-101 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN SERVICES ...this course is designed to give the student an overview of the human service field. Students will learn about the various types of human service agencies and occupations available in the field, and the qualities of the personnel in those fields. Students will get first hand experience with at least one local human service agency. (Prerequisites: Acceptance in Human Services program or certificate)

10-520-106 HUMAN SEXUALITY ...Human Sexuality is an overview of topics related to human sexuality . Using a biopsychosocial perspective, students will evaluate human sexual behavior as an interaction of physiological, psychological and sociocultural processes. Students will review recent scientific advances in areas such as genetics, endocrinology, linguistics, information processing, and social psychology as they relate to our current understanding of human sexual practices. Due to the mature subject matter discussed and the candid nature of this course, it is limited to the mature student who is at least 18 years of age. There is no challenge test for this course.

10-520-109 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT BEHAVIOR ...a three-part course examining issues such as child development, juvenile delinquency and mental health issues. The course will explore healthy and appropriate child development and issues such as abuse and neglect, which alter development. Juvenile delinquency will explore common behavioral concerns of adolescents and what treatment options exist. Prevalent mental health issues of children and adolescents will be explored as well as treatment including common medications. (Prerequisite: 10-809-188 Development Psychology)

10-20-119 ADVANCED COUNSELING SKILLS ...skills and techniques used in cognitive-behavioral therapy; applying specific therapies to specific needs and mental health diagnoses. Also covers different theoretical orientations to mental health problems with a special emphasis on the contrast between cognitive-behavioral and psychoanalytic theories.

10-520-121 FIELD EXPERIENCE I ...Field Experience 1 is a class designed to introduce the student to the field AODA Human Services by providing the student with actual work experience in an AODA human service agency. Students will provide a minimum of 144 hours of service to the agency of their choice, with direct supervision provided by the agency supervisor. The student will work with the agency to define the individual learning objectives to be obtained during the course of the internship. The goal is to facilitate the student's transition into the work world. Students will also have 18 hours of classroom lecture. (Prerequisites: 10-550-178, Introduction to Counseling; 10-550-179, Methods AODA Counseling; 10-550-172, Group Facilitation; 10-550-176, Ethical Case and Record Management)

10-520-122 FIELD EXPERIENCE II ...Field Experience 2 is the second of two field experience courses designed to introduce the student to the field of AODA Human Services by providing the student with actual work experience in a AODA human services agency. Students will complete a minimum of 144 hours of service to the agency of their choice, with direct supervision provided by the agency supervisor. The students will work with the agency to define individual learning objectives to be obtained during the course of the field experience. Students will also engage in online coursework to enhance and support their field experience. Students will complete a final capstone project (portfolio) demonstrating their learning in the AODA Human Services program. The goal is to facilitate the student's transition into the work world. (Prerequisite:10-520-121, Field Experience I)

10-544-201 GERO: INTRO TO GERONTOLOGY ...a general overview of the field of aging. Topics include demographic, biological, psychological, and social aspects of the aging process.

10-550-170 Understanding Substance Abuse ... a holistic approach including epidemiology, etiology, and definitions; prevention and treatment, social and health care institutions and resource agencies, and ethics and legal issues in the helping profession with a focus on self-attitudes, values, and goals.

10-550-172 GROUP FACILITATION ... Learners are introduced to group counseling techniques such as facilitating the process of forming a group, determining group type, purpose, size, leadership, establishing goals and clarifying group rules. (Prerequisite: 10-550-179, Methods of AODA Counseling)

10-550-173 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY ... Learners will be introduced to the basic concepts of psychopharmacology and the function of the organs and systems of the human body and brain.

10-550-174 OVERVIEW OF MENTAL DISORDERS ... Learners will be introduced to the symtomology and etiology and classification of psychiatric disorders and treatment.

10-550-175 PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT...this course will introduce the personal and professional qualities and responsibilities AODA counselors should incorporate into their practice. Learners will clarify personal values and beliefs while examining their strengths and weaknesses. The course content will include ethical issues surrounding substance abuse counseling.

10-550-176 ETHICAL AODA CASE AND RECORD MANAGEMENT...covers ethical case management, coordination of integrative services for AODA clients, and the accurate management of treatment records. (Prerequisite: 10-550-177, AODA Assessment and Diagnosis)

10-550-177 AODA ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS...learners develop a working knowledge of gathering and interpreting information used in forming diagnoses based on the criteria in the DSM-IV TR. Learners will explore various diagnostic tools and determine the level of care utilizing the Wisconsin UPC. (Prerequisite: 10-550-170, Understanding Substance Abuse)

10-550-178 INTRO TO COUNSELING THEORY ...learners are introduced to the basic counseling skills and will begin to examine the counseling theories utilized in the human services professions.

10-550-179 METHODS OF AODA COUNSELING ...learners are introduced to a number of counseling theories and techniques that can be utilized in the human services profession. The theories will be explored in relation to substance abuse counseling. (Prerequisite: 10-550-178, Intro to Counseling Theory)

10-809-174 SOCIAL PROBLEMS ...explores the causes of/possible solutions to selected social problems: inequality, crime/deviance, and poverty. Students will examine the interrelationship of social problems and their roots in fundamental societal institutions. 3 cr.

10-809-196 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY ...the nature and variety of groups; inequality, race and ethnicity; family, population, social integration, and change; collective behavior; politics, economics, religion, education, and the effects of technology. (Prerequisite: Accuplacer-Sentence Skills= 60 AND Accuplacer-Reading =55 OR ACT-English =16 AND ACT Reading =15 OR 77-851-759 BE Communication Prep IIB OR 77-858-759 BE Reading Prep IIB w/ a "C" or better) 3 cr.

10-809-198 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY ...survey of theoretical foundations of human behavior such as sensation and perception, motivation, emotions, learning, personality, psychological disorders, therapy, stress, and human diversity in personal, social and vocational settings. (Prerequisite: Accuplacer-Sentence Skills =60 AND Accuplacer-Reading =55 OR ACT-English =16 AND ACT Reading =15 OR 77-851-759 BE Communication Prep IIB OR 77-858-759 BE Reading Prep IIB w/ a "C" or better) 3 cr.

10-801-196 ORAL/INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION ...the communication process, perception and self-concept, language, listening, nonverbal communication, interpersonal relationships, communication in groups and public communication; prepare and deliver an oral presentation. (Prerequisite: Accuplacer- Reading =55 OR ACT- Reading =15 OR 77-858-759, BE Reading Prep IIB with "C" or better OR equivalent) 3 cr.

10-809-159 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY ...surveys features, causes, assessment and treatment of abnormal behavior through major theoretical perspectives. Introduces the diagnosis system of the DSM-IV, the history, cultural/social differences, current perspectives, diagnosis criteria/treatments. (Prerequisite: Accuplacer-Sentence Skills= 60 AND Accuplacer-Reading =55 OR ACT-English =16 AND ACT Reading =15 OR 77-851-759 BE Communication Prep IIB OR 77-858-759 BE Reading Prep IIB w/ a "C" or better) 3 cr.

10-809-188 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY ...defines human development; examines theories; heredity and environmental effects; prenatal development and birth; evaluates biosocial, cognitive psychosocial development through the life span; aging, death, and dying. (Prerequisite: Accuplacer-Sentence Skills= 60 AND Accuplacer-Reading =55 OR ACT-English =16 AND ACT Reading =15 OR 77-851-759 BE Communication Prep IIB OR 77-858-759 BE Reading Prep IIB w/ a "C" or better) 3 cr.

10-801-195 WRITTEN COMMUNICATION ...the nature and scope of academic and business writing. Develops writing skills which include pre-writing, drafting, revising, and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops critical reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents. (Prerequisite: Accepted in the UW-Oshkosh General Studies Transfer Certificate; Accuplacer-Sentence Skills =75 AND Accuplacer-Reading =55 OR ACT- Reading =15 OR 77-851-759 BE Communication Prep IIB OR 10-831-103, Intro to College Writing with "C" or better OR equivalent) 3 cr.

10-804-107 COLLEGE MATHEMATHICS ...an introductory level course designed to review and develop fundamental concepts of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and statistics. Emphasis will be placed on computational skills and applications of rational numbers; problem solving skills with ratios, proportions, and percent; basic principles and application of algebra, geometry, graphing, and statistics; measurement skills in U.S. Customary and Metric Systems; and the use of calculators as a tool. (Prerequisite: Accuplacer-Arithmetic=65 OR ACT-Math=15 OR 10-834-109, PreAlgebra OR 77-854-759, BE Math Prep IIB with "C" or better OR equivalent) 3 cr.

10-809-172 RACE ETHNIC & DIVERSITY ...basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary, history of immigration/conquest, transcultural communication, legal liability, multicultural majority/minority relations, ageism, sexism, gender, sexual orientation, the disabled/ADA. (Prerequisite: Accuplacer-Sentence Skills= 60 AND Accuplacer-Reading =55 OR ACT-English =16 AND ACT Reading =15 OR 77-851-759 BE Communication Prep IIB OR 77-858-759 BE Reading Prep IIB w/ a "C" or better) 3 cr.