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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
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| 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 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| 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 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| 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 | ||
| Subtotal | 14 | |
| Total Credits | 61 | |
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
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| 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 |
| Subtotal | 15 | |
| 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 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| 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 | ||
| Subtotal | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 62 | |
| 1 | Fulfills Global Diversity Requirement at MSU Denver |
| 2 | Fulfills Volunteer Experience Requirement |
| 3 | These courses are required prerequisites for admission to MSU Denver's social work program. |
