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Human Services Practitioner, Associate in Applied Science
Program Details
Caring for children and adults with disabilities is a challenging and rewarding experience. The Human Services Practitioner program prepares potential direct service workers with classroom theory and lab experiences plus an internship. It is designed for people working in the field or pursuing a direct service career. The program is designed to train individuals to provide residential, vocational, or education supports to people with disabilities in their communities. The courses are designed to meet the competencies identified in the National Skills Standards for Community Based Human Service Practitioners and National Health Care Skill Standards. All core courses are offered online at Alexandria Technical College, but provided through South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota.
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Employment Opportunities
Graduates are eligible for positions in several areas in the human services field with children, adolescents, young adults/adults, and senior citizens. The graduating student may serve people with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, mental illness, substance abuse, traumatic brain injury, and related conditions. Students who may be interested in social work, sociology, psychology or any other health or social areas may want to consider this program as a well-rounded educational base for these areas of study. In 1996, the Minnesota legislature passed legislation which approved this accredited diploma as meeting the educational criteria for obtaining the equivalent of Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP) status in day and supervised living services in Minnesota. The equivalent position is termed Designator Coordinator. Graduates can expect to work in the community supports field in vocational, residential, behavior, health, or education areas.
Program Accreditations
The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.
Articulation Agreements
We will be glad to help you research transfer and articulation opportunities.
Course Requirements
Human Services Practitioner, Associate in Applied Science (64 Credits)
*Note - Choose either CHCA2310 OR PSYC1410
| Course # | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| CHCA2310 | Exceptional Child | 3 |
| COMM1415 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM1439 | Job Seeking/Keep | 1 |
| CSP1910 | Internship | 4 |
| CSS1801 | Direct Serv Pro | 3 |
| CSS1802 | Phys/Dev Support I | 3 |
| CSS1804 | Person-Ctrd Plan | 3 |
| CSS1811 | Fac Pos Behvr | 4 |
| CSS1813 | Social Welfare Serv | 3 |
| CSS1902 | Phys Dev Supp II | 3 |
| CSS1913 | Support Intrventn | 4 |
| ENGL1410 | Composition I | 3 |
| ITEC1430 | Intro to Computer | 3 |
| MEDS1620 | Med Term I | 3 |
| PHIL1440 | Ethics | 3 |
| PSYC1405 | Life Span Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC1410 | Abnormal Psyc | 3 |
| PSYC1445 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Electives | 9 | |
| General Education Electives | 3 | |
| General Studies Electives | 0 | |
| Total Credits: 64 | ||
| Recommended Electives | ||
| CHCA1210 | Found/Child Dev | 3 |
| CHCA1240 | Family/Comm. Rel | 3 |
| LANG1401 | Beg. Spanish I | 3 |
| LANG1403 | Americn Sgn Lang I | 3 |
| LANG1404 | American Sign Lang II | 3 |
| PNSG1610 | Train Med Aide-TMA | 3 |
| PNSG1620 | AHA Baic Life Support | 1 |
| PNSG1640 | Nrs Assist/Hm Hlth Aide | 3 |
| SOCS1400 | Intr to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCS1402 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCS1405 | Critical Think in Society | 3 |
| SOCS2403 | Human Sexuality | 3 |
Approximate Cost
Human Services Practitioner, Associate in Applied Science (64 Credits)
Amounts listed are estimated. Actual costs are subject to changes in purchasing agreements, curriculum, requirements, tuition and fees, local Internet fees, and whether or not your computer meets the minimum specifications. Fees, charges and policies are as of the publication date and subject to change.
| Item | Cost Basis | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| * Admission fee | $20 | One-time fee |
| Course books and supplies | $201 | Estimated Per Term |
| Tuition | $199 | Per Credit |
| Student Activity Fee | $0 | Per Credit |
| Association Fee | $0.31 | Per Credit |
| Technology Fee | $8.00 | Per Credit |
| * Computer | $1500 | Estimated One-time investment |
| Internet Access | $30 | Estimated Per Month |
| * Other | $149 | Microsoft Office 2007 Enterprise Edition |
| Estimated Per Term Cost: | $1648 | Based on 6 credits or 2 courses per term. Excludes (*) items, as one-time fees. |
| Cost to Complete Program: | $18127 | Includes one-time costs. Assumes new computer purchase. If student already owns a computer that meets the minimum specs, the estimated cost should be reduced by $1500. |
Contact:
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