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Community College of Denver currently offers two Associate of Applied Science degrees in human services.

Human Services Transfer Degree

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in human services transfer degree represents the transfer-oriented associate degree for human services majors. All A.A.S. human services transfer degree coursework must be completed with a grade of C or better. The CCD human services program is accredited by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education (www.cshse.org).

Upon completion, you may transfer to Metropolitan State University of Denver's Bachelor of Science program in human services or to the University of Colorado Denver’s Bachelor of Science program in Human Development and Family Relations.

PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Meet minimum assessment scores or prerequisites required for general education courses in the program.

COURSE MAP

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterCredits
ENG 1021 English Composition I: GT-CO1 3
MAT 1260 Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1 3
HSE 1006 Survey of Human Services 3
Choose One Elective 3
Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3  
Cultural Anthropology: GT-SS3  
Choose One Communication Course 3
Public Speaking  
Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3  
 Subtotal15
Second Semester
ENG 1022 English Composition II: GT-CO2 3
HSE 1007 Interviewing Principles 3
HSE 1008 Introduction to Therapeutic Systems 3
Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) 4
Astronomy with Lab: Planetary Systems: GT-SC1  
Conceptual Physics with Lab: GT-SC1  
Biological Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1  
Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1  
Physical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1  
Historical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1  
Choose One History Course (GT-HI1) 3
Western Civilization: Antiquity-1650: GT-HI1  
Western Civilization: 1650-Present: GT-HI1  
 Subtotal16
Third Semester
HSE 1088 Human Services Practicum I 4
HSE 2005 Human Services for Groups 3
HSE 2026 Case Management for Human Services Practitioners 3
Choose One Elective 3
Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3  
Cultural Anthropology: GT-SS3  
Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) 3
French Language III: GT-AH4  
Philosophy of Death and Dying: GT-AH3  
Comparative Religions: GT-AH3  
World Religions-West: GT-AH3  
World Religions-East: GT-AH3  
Spanish Language III: GT-AH4  
 Subtotal16
Fourth Semester
HSE 2006 Human Services for Families 3
HSE 2088 Human Services Practicum II 4
Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences Course (GT-SC1) 4
Astronomy with Lab: Planetary Systems: GT-SC1  
Conceptual Physics with Lab: GT-SC1  
Biological Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1  
Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1  
Physical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1  
Historical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1  
Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH2) 3
Art Appreciation: GT-AH1  
Art History Renaissance to Modern: GT-AH1  
Music Appreciation: GT-AH1  
Music History Romantic Period to Present: GT-AH1  
Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1  
Development of Theatre Greek to Renaissance: GT-AH1  
 Subtotal14
 Total Credits61

  

Pre-Social Work

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in human services, pre-social work pathway represents the transfer-oriented associate degree for human services majors with an emphasis in pre-social work. Upon completion of the A.A.S. human services pre-social work, you will be prepared to transfer to Metropolitan State University of Denver's (MSU Denver) Bachelor of Science program in social work. You will be required to apply to the social work program at MSU Denver and admission is not guaranteed. This degree is also transferable to the University of Colorado Denver’s Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Relations. All A.A.S. human services transfer coursework must be completed with a grade of C or better. The CCD human services program is accredited by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education (www.cshse.org).

PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Meet minimum assessment scores or prerequisites required for general education courses in the program.

COURSE MAP

Plan of Study Grid
First SemesterCredits
ENG 1021 English Composition I: GT-CO1 3 3
MAT 1260 Intro to Statistics: GT-MA1 3 3
HSE 1005 Introduction to Social Welfare 1, 2 3
HSE 1006 Survey of Human Services 3
Choose One Communication Course 3 3
Public Speaking  
Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3  
 Subtotal15
Second Semester
ENG 1022 English Composition II: GT-CO2 3 3
HSE 1007 Interviewing Principles 3
HSE 1008 Introduction to Therapeutic Systems 3
PSC 1011 American Government: GT-SS1 3 3
PSY 1001 General Psychology I: GT-SS3 3 3
 Subtotal15
Third Semester
HSE 2005 Human Services for Groups 3
HSE 2006 Human Services for Families 3
BIO 1005 Science of Biology with Lab: GT-SC1 3 4
PSY 1002 General Psychology II: GT-SS3 3 3
Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) 3
French Language III: GT-AH4  
Philosophy of Death and Dying: GT-AH3  
Comparative Religions: GT-AH3  
World Religions-West: GT-AH3  
World Religions-East: GT-AH3  
Spanish Language III: GT-AH4  
 Subtotal16
Fourth Semester
HSE 2007 Community Organization 3
Choose One Arts & Humanities Course (GT-AH1~GT-AH4) 3
Art History Ancient to Medieval: GT-AH1  
Art History Renaissance to Modern: GT-AH1  
Music History Medieval thru Classical Period: GT-AH1  
Humanities: Medieval-Modern: GT-AH2  
World Mythology: GT-AH2  
Ethics: GT-AH3  
Choose One Natural & Physical Sciences (GT-SC1) 4
Astronomy with Lab: Planetary Systems: GT-SC1  
Conceptual Physics with Lab: GT-SC1  
Biological Anthropology with Lab: GT-SC1  
Environmental Science with Lab: GT-SC1  
Physical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1  
Historical Geology with Lab: GT-SC1  
Choose One History Course (GT-HI1) 1 3
Western Civilization: Antiquity-1650: GT-HI1  
Western Civilization: 1650-Present: GT-HI1  
Choose One Elective 3
Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3  
Cultural Anthropology: GT-SS3  
 Subtotal16
 Total Credits62