Associate of Applied Science

About the Program

The Human Services program is designed to provide pre-employment training and education for entry-level social service workers and addictions counselors through classroom studies and practical experience. They may be serving people in such areas as senior services, crisis counseling, corrections, health, recreation, developmental disabilities, residential treatment or chemical dependency. The agencies provide inpatient and outpatient programs. Students are prepared during the program to take the exam that provides Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC) Level 1 certification.

Some courses in this program may not transfer to other institutions. Students intending to transfer should seek advisor assistance to determine transferability.

Program Learning Outcomes

The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. Program learning outcomes for the Human Services Associate of Applied Science are:

Apply ethical principles and demonstrate professional behavior in interactions with clients and colleagues.

Establish therapeutic rapport and practice active listening.

Function effectively to provide coordinated and client-centered care.

Entry Requirements

Students are required to complete the college placement process to determine skill level and readiness in math and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill levels as determined by the Placement Process.

Prospective students should be aware of entry requirements of human services agencies prior to considering human services as a career choice. Practicum placement may require passing a criminal history background check. The inability to pass this check may preclude completion of the program. Students in recovery seeking placement in substance abuse treatment programs may also be required to demonstrate two years’ sobriety. More information is available from the Human Services Department.

Human Services is a professional development program requiring attendance at an Information Session and completion of an online application. For more details on Information Sessions, visit the Human Services website at www.roguecc.edu/humanservices.

Advanced Standing

Coursework from accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies and the Human Services Department Coordinator’s approval. In order to ensure that coursework is current, social science courses over 10 years old must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate department chair or coordinator before being accepted toward core requirements. 

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete courses with at least a “C-” or better grade and they must have at least a 2.0 program GPA. Certain courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis. A grade of “P” for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C-” or better grade.

Students completing the required credits in this program with a grade of “C-” or better, with a 2.0 program GPA, and also passing the counseling skills competency requirement as demonstrated through a series of videotaped counseling interviews will receive their degrees. Certain required courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis only. A grade of “P” for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C-” or better grade. A total of 330 hours of clinical and community experience with human service organizations including weekly seminars is required. At least two terms of HS261D are required. 

This guide lays out an optimal path to graduate. Where zero credits are listed in the prerequisites, students may place into a higher level(s) based on designated placement. Note: some prerequisites may be required for graduation. Please consult an advisor with any program completion questions.

For admission to the SOU Human Services program, RCC students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in Human Services, Psychology and other core courses.