Human Services Transfer to Southern Oregon University
Associate of Science Degree
About the Program
The Associate of Science degree is based on a signed articulation agreement with Southern Oregon University (SOU). It has been developed in close cooperation with the School of Social Sciences, Health and Physical Education at SOU. The SOU departments of psychology and sociology/ anthropology offer an interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree program focusing on the needs of human service professionals, a Bachelor of Arts or Science in Social Science. RCC’s Associate of Science (AS) degree is articulated with SOU’s Human Service program.
Students should contact the SOU Human Services program early in the first year of the AS program to be advised about additional requirements and procedures for admission to the school or program. Students should be aware that if they transfer before completing this degree, courses will be evaluated individually toward the general education requirements in effect at SOU.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 human service programs are:
Apply principals of ethical decision making in the human services field and practice ethical behavior in relation to self and others within the helping relationship.
Establish rapport and a therapeutic alliance with clients through the demonstration of empathy, genuineness, congruence, and unconditional positive regard.
Promote personal growth in self and others by practicing positive living, optimism, self-examination and willingness to change.
Exhibit sensitivity and insight into the wide variety of problems in living experienced by individuals and groups in contemporary society.
Demonstrate clinical skills of screening, assessment, treatment planning, termination and referral.
Incorporate knowledge about the interrelated effects of addictions, poverty, mental and physical illness, and homelessness on family dynamics and intimate relationships in an integrated approach to addressing issues of family and intimate partner violence, child abuse and neglect.
Demonstrate specific skills in active listening, motivational interviewing, group counseling, crisis intervention and management, and counseling chemically dependent, traumatized, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed clients, as well as those with co-occurring mental health and addictions diagnoses.
Function effectively as a member of a team in providing services, designing programs, and working collaboratively among agencies and organizations for the benefit of clients and the community.
Actively engage in continuing education, lifelong learning and pro-active self-care.
Entry Requirements
Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading, and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined through the Placement Process. In addition, students may also be required to enroll in classes that would increase their employability and success.
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 limited-entry program requiring completion of an application that includes a writing sample and personal references. For more information on how to apply, including application deadlines, visit the Human Services website, www.roguecc.edu/humanservices.
Advanced Standing
Coursework from accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies and the department coordinator’s approval. In order to ensure that coursework is current, program courses over seven years old must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate department chair before being accepted toward core requirements. Each College Now credit student must meet with a Human Services Department advisor to determine placement.
Graduation Requirements
Students must successfully complete all credits in this program with a grade of “C” or better and passing the counseling skills competency requirement as demonstrated through a series of videotaped counseling interviews, to receive their degrees. A total of 264 hours (8 credits) of documented practicum is required and a minimum of two practicum seminars must also be completed. For admission to the SOU Human Services program, RCC students who begin this degree fall term 2017 or later must earn a minimum grade of “C” in, MTH243, PSY201, PSY202, PSY215, SOC204 and WR122.
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.
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS: |
97-100 |
Program Map
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 score(s). Note, some prerequisites may be required for graduation. Please consult an advisor with any program completion questions.
Program Prerequisites |
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Course No. | Course Title | Credits | Alternate Course | Comments | |
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CIS120 |
Concepts in Computing I 1, 2 |
0-2 |
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COMM111 |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking 1 |
4 |
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MTH63 |
Applied Algebra I 3 |
0-4 |
MTH60 |
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PSY101 |
Psychology of Human Relations 1 |
3 |
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WR121 |
English Composition I 1 |
4 |
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Prerequisites credits vary based on Placement Score(s): |
11-17 |
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Fall |
Please meet regularly with your advisor |
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HS100 |
Introduction to Human Services |
3 |
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fall term only |
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HS170 |
Introduction to Practicum |
3 |
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fall term only |
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PSY201 |
General Psychology I |
4 |
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SOC243 |
Drugs, Crime and Addiction |
4 |
CJ243 |
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MTH243 |
Probability and Statistics 3 |
4 |
MTH243R- for non-STEM students (who have not taken MTH95/96) |
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| Total Credits: |
18 |
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Winter |
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HS152 |
Stress Management |
1 |
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winter term only |
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HS155 |
Interviewing Theory and Techniques |
4 |
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winter term only |
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HS175 |
Ethics for Counselors |
1 |
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winter term only |
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HS261D |
Human Services Practicum and Seminar |
4 |
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PSY202 |
General Psychology II |
4 |
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LIB127 |
Introduction to Academic Research |
1 |
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| Total Credits: |
15 |
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Spring |
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HE208 |
HIV and Infectious Diseases |
1 |
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fall/spring term only |
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HS115 |
Principles of Client Record Management |
1 |
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spring term only |
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HS202 |
Counseling the Chemically Dependent Client |
3 |
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spring term only |
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HS261D |
Human Services Practicum and Seminar |
4 |
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HS158 |
Trauma-informed Care: Theory and Practice |
3 |
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spring term only |
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PSY215 |
Lifespan Human Development |
4 |
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| Total Credits: |
16 |
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Fall |
Please meet regularly with your advisor |
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HS200 |
Child Abuse and Neglect |
3 |
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fall term only |
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HS210 |
Motivational Interviewing |
3 |
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fall term only |
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BI101 |
Introduction to Biology I |
4 |
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or approved Science transfer course (credits vary by course) |
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BI101L |
Introduction to Biology I Lab |
0 |
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SOC204 |
Introduction to Sociology |
4 |
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MUS208 |
Film Music |
3 |
COMM115 |
or approved Humanities transfer course (credits vary by course) |
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| Total Credits: |
17 |
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Winter |
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HS260 |
Group Counseling |
4 |
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winter term only |
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HS268 |
Co-Occurring Disorders: Introductory Theory and Counseling |
3 |
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winter term only |
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WR122 |
English Composition II |
4 |
WR227 |
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BI102 |
Introduction to Biology II |
4 |
GS104 |
or approved Science transfer course (credits vary by course) |
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BI102L |
Introduction to Biology II Lab |
0 |
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MUS206 |
Introduction to Rock Music |
3-4 |
MUS201 |
or approved Humanities transfer course (credits vary by course) |
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| Total Credits: |
18-19 |
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Spring |
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HS265 |
Counseling Theories |
3 |
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spring term only |
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SOC230 |
Introduction to Gerontology |
4 |
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BI100SB |
Biology of Human Body Systems |
3-4 |
GEOG100/ GS107 |
or approved Science transfer course (credits vary by course) |
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REL243 |
Nature, Religion and Ecology |
3-4 |
PHL103 |
or approved Humanities transfer course (credits vary by course) |
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| Total Credits: |
13-15 |
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1 Required for graduation.
2 Approved Computer Information Science or Computer Science class, CIS120/CS120 or above, or documented computer proficiency within the past ten years.
3 MTH95 or MTH96 prerequisite required before enrolling in MTH243.
Approved Humanities Electives(Complete at least three courses from the following list, 9-11 credits.) |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
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ART131 |
Introduction to Drawing | 3 |
ART204,205,206 |
History of Art I, II, III | 4-4-4 |
COMM115 |
Introduction to Intercultural Communication | 4 |
ENG104 |
Introduction to Literature (Fiction) | 4 |
ENG105 |
Introduction to Literature (Drama) | 4 |
ENG106 |
Introduction to Literature (Poetry) | 4 |
ENG107 |
World Literature: Ancient to Classical | 4 |
ENG108 |
World Literature: Medieval to Renaissance | 4 |
ENG109 |
World Literature: Enlightenment to Modern | 4 |
ENG201,202 |
Shakespeare I, II | 4-4 |
ENG204 |
Introduction to English Literature: Medieval to Renaissance | 4 |
ENG205 |
Introduction to English Literature: 18th Century to Romantic | 4 |
ENG206 |
Introduction to English Literature: Victorian to Modern | 4 |
ENG253 |
Survey of American Literature: Colonial | 4 |
ENG254 |
Survey of American Literature: 19th Century | 4 |
ENG255 |
Survey of American Literature: 20th Century | 4 |
ENG257 |
African American Literature | 4 |
ENG260 |
Introduction to Women Writers | 4 |
ENG275 |
The Bible as Literature | 4 |
HUM101 |
Introduction to Humanities: Classical to Medieval | 4 |
HUM102 |
Introduction to Humanities: Renaissance to Enlightenment | 4 |
HUM103 |
Introduction to Humanities: Romanticism to 20th Century | 4 |
HUM215 |
Native American Arts and Cultures: Eskimo/Inuit | 4 |
HUM216 |
Native American Arts and Cultures: First Nations of the Northwest Coast | 4 |
HUM217 |
Native American Arts and Cultures: Nations of the Plains | 4 |
HUM218 |
Native American Arts and Cultures: Nations of the Southwest | 4 |
HUM219 |
Native American Arts and Cultures: Peoples of Mexico | 4 |
MUS105 |
Music Appreciation | 3 |
MUS108 |
Music in World Cultures | 4 |
MUS201 |
Exploring Music: Introduction to Music history | 4 |
MUS205 |
History of Jazz | 3 |
MUS206 |
Introduction to Rock Music | 3 |
MUS208 |
Film Music | 3 |
MUS261 |
History of Western Music I: Ancient to Baroque | 4 |
MUS262 |
History of Western Music II: Classical to Romantic | 4 |
MUS263 |
History of Western Music III: 20th Century to Modern Day | 4 |
MUS264 |
History of Rock I: The Roots of Rock | 3 |
MUS265 |
History of Rock II: Rock’s Golden Age | 3 |
MUS266 |
History of Rock III: Heavy Metal to Hip Hop | 3 |
PHL101,102,103 |
Philosophical Problems/Ethics/Critical Reasoning | 4-4-4 |
REL201 |
World Religions | 4 |
REL243 |
Nature, Religion and Ecology | 4 |
SPAN201,202,203 |
Second Year Spanish I, II, III | 4-4-4 |
TA141 |
Fundamentals of Acting | 4 |
WR241,242,243 |
Imaginative Writing I, II, III | 4-4-4 |
Approved Science/Lab Science Electives(Complete at least three courses from the following list, 11-12 credits − at least two courses must have labs. Note that only one course can be a regional field studies course indicated by asterisk.) |
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Credits |
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BI100SB |
Biology of Human Body Systems (non-lab course) | 3 |
BI101,102,103 |
Introduction to Biology I, II, III w/lab | 4-4-4 |
BI121,122 |
Elementary Anatomy and Physiology I, II w/lab | 4-4 |
BI211,212,213 |
General Biology I, II, III w/lab | 4-4-4 |
BI231,232,233 |
Anatomy and Physiology I, II, III w/lab | 4-4-4 |
BI234 |
Microbiology w/lab | 4 |
CIS195 |
Web Authoring I (HTML/CSS) (non-lab course) | 4 |
G100 |
Fundamentals of Geology (non-lab course) | 3 |
G101,102,103 |
Introduction to Geology I, II, III w/lab | 4-4-4 |
GEOG100 |
Introduction to Physical Geography (non-lab course) | 3 |
GS104 |
Physical Science: Physics w/lab | 4 |
GS107 |
Physical Science: Astronomy w/lab | 4 |
GS108 |
Physical Science: Oceanography w/lab | 4 |
GS170 * |
Regional Field Studies w/lab | 4 |
For more information, contact the Human Services and Social Science Department.
Human Services and Social Science Department faculty and staff can also be reached by:
Phone: 541-956-7500
Email: [email protected]
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/humanservices
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