Human Services A.S.

School: Business and Professional Careers
Academic Dept: Education and Human Services
HEGIS: 5501

Important Note about Program Requirements

The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2025 to Summer 2026. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.

Program Description

The Human Services A.S. program at SUNY Westchester Community College equips students with the foundational skills and knowledge necessary for a career focused on supporting individuals, families, and communities. This program emphasizes social justice, ethical practice, and practical experience in the field through two required internships. Students gain hands-on experience with local agencies, preparing them for transfer into four-year social work or related programs. Graduates are well-prepared for roles in social work, community health, and case management, or for advanced study in human services fields.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

Understand the theoretical knowledge base and its application to the mission of social work.
Apply core values and ethics of the Social Work Profession.
Demonstrate the entry level social work generalist practice skills necessary for work with individuals, families, and groups.
Demonstrate preparedness for higher level education in the field of human services.

Program Requirements

62 credits are required for the degree:

General Education - 31 credits
Required Degree Courses - 31 credits

General Education Requirements - 31 Credits

Communication - Written and Oral (6 credits): ENG 101 Writing and Research and COMM 109 - Speech Communication
Humanities (3 credits): ENG 102 Writing and Literature
Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) (3 credits): MATH 116 - The Development of Mathematical Thought OR MATH 117 - College Quantitative Reasoning OR higher math course
Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) (4 credits): BIOL 103 - Human Biology with Lab
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (3 credits): SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology
Social Sciences (6 credits): PSYCH 101 - Introduction to Psychology and HSERV 102 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment
The Arts OR World Languages (3 credits): The Arts OR World Language Gen. Ed. Course
US History and Civic Engagement (3 credits): POLSC 102 - American Government and Issues

Where specific courses are not listed within the categories above, courses must be selected from the list of all general education courses .

Required Degree Courses - 31 credits

HSERV 101 - Introduction to Social Work
HSERV 200 - Diversity and Social Justice
HSERV 260 - Social Work Group Practice
HSERV 261 - Social Work Practicum I
HSERV 262 - Social Work Practice Foundations
HSERV 263 - Social Work Practicum II
HSERV 264 - Case Management
Free Electives (9 credits): select any college course(s)

Program Map

The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.

Semester 1

Course	Credits
ENG 101 Writing and Research	3
MATH 116 - The Development of Mathematical Thought OR MATH 117 - College Quantitative Reasoning OR higher-level mathematics General Education course	3
PSYCH 101 - Introduction to Psychology	3
COMM 109 - Speech Communication	3
HSERV 101 - Introduction to Social Work	3
Semester Total Credits	15

Semester 2

Course	Credits
ENG 102 Writing and Literature	3
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology	3
BIOL 103 - Human Biology with Lab	4
HSERV 102 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment	3
POLSC 102 - American Government and Issues	3
Semester Total Credits	16

Semester 3

Course	Credits
The Arts OR World Language Gen. Ed. Course	3
HSERV 200 - Diversity and Social Justice	3
HSERV 260 - Social Work Group Practice	4
HSERV 261 - Social Work Practicum I	3
Free Elective	3
Semester Total Credits	16

Semester 4

Course	Credits
HSERV 262 - Social Work Practice Foundations	3
HSERV 263 - Social Work Practicum II	3
HSERV 264 - Case Management	3
Free Electives	6
Semester Total Credits	15

Minimum Total Credits: 62

Transfer Opportunities

Westchester Community College is committed to facilitating a smooth transfer process to ensure that graduates of the college are prepared to transfer with junior status, and are able to complete a bachelor’s degree within two years of full-time study upon transfer. View 4-year institutions’ transfer agreement information by program here.

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