Human Services Generalist, A.A.S.

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JJC Program Code: SS220

ICCB Program Code: SSCI 0200

Note: Associate in Applied Science-Must complete with a minimum GPA of 2.75

The Associate of Applied Science degree and the Certificate of Achievement in Human Services will provide students with a broad base of knowledge through an interdisciplinary curriculum. Individuals seeking employment or career mobility in helping professions or other community-based organizations require a knowledge base which includes skills in prevention, disability awareness, and issues of domestic violence, along with courses that will build problem solving skills and strengthen one’s ability to work with diverse populations in a variety of settings. Graduates will not only provide direct client care but also serve in advocacy roles. A credential in Human Services will increase credibility among social and human service professionals.

There are a variety of related occupations in the Social/Human Service category. Some identified by the Illinois Career Information System (https://ilcis.intocareers.org) include: Job Benefits and Analysis Specialists, Occupational Therapists, Personal and Home Care Aides, Residential Counselors, and Social Workers. Related programs of study include: Community Services, Gerontology, Human Services, Mental Health Counseling, Social Work, Addiction Counseling, Child Care Services Management, Child Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, General Family Resource Management, Ministry, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Continuing study at four-year institutions may be required in many categories.

Admission Requirements

Students should be aware that a majority of the work done in this field will involve Children. Therefore, it requires a criminal background check, including finger printing in order to complete volunteer or work in settings with children based on the State of Illinois DCFS criteria.

General Education Requirements: 22 Semester Hours

ENG 101 - Rhetoric I Student may substitute ENG 102.
COMM 101 - Principles of Communication
PSYC 101 - General Psychology
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology
ECON 103 - Principles of Economics I (Macroeconomics)
PSYC 215 - Life Span: A Survey of Human Development
MATH/SCIENCE: Select from BIO 125 , MATH 098 , MATH 128 or higher-level MATH/SCIENCE course.

Major Core Requirements: 36 Semester Hours

Major Core Electives: 6 Semester Hours

Select 6 semester hours from:

Total Required Hours: 64 Semester Hours

Includes Online Courses

This program includes the option for distance education courses (online and/or hybrid).

Completion Guide

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

ECON 103 - Principles of Economics I (Macroeconomics)
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology
Major Core Elective
HUS 205 - Ethics and Standards in Human Service
BIO 125 - Human Biology Math 098 Or Math 128

Fourth Semester

HUS 210 - Field Work I
HUS 106 - Introduction to Addictions
Major Core Elective
HUS 201 - Domestic Violence
HUS 202 - Identifying and Shaping Behaviors

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

To be awarded an Associate degree at Joliet Junior College, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admissions requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the given degree. If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 60

credit hours of which 15 credit hours applicable to the degree are earned at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement does not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the College and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

To be awarded a Certificate of Achievement, Certificate of Completion, or Occupational Certificate at JJC, each student must meet the following requirements:

1. Satisfy all admission requirements.

2. Complete the courses required to earn the chosen certificate. Complete a minimum of 1-8 credit hours (Occupational Certificate), 4-29 credit hours (Certificate of Completion) or 30-50 credit hours (Certificate of Achievement). If the student is a transfer student with coursework taken elsewhere, he/she must complete a minimum of 25% of the total required credit hours applicable to the certificate at JJC. Proficiency test, CLEP, and Advanced Placement do not meet this requirement.

3. Earn a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 in the area of concentration.

4. Discharge all financial obligations to the college and have no restrictions.

5. File an application for graduation. An application should be filed at the time of registration for the student’s anticipated last semester.

6. Have all official transcripts from other college/universities on file in the Graduation Office by the graduation filing date for evaluation of credit. A delay in the process

may result in a later graduation date.

Contact Information

Department Chairperson	Program Coordinator	Program Advisor
Name: Patricia Katralis	Name: Heidi Munsey	Name: Heidi Munsey
Email: pkatrali@jjc.edu	Email: hmunsey@jjc.edu	Email: hmunsey@jjc.edu
Phone: 815-280-2982	Phone: 815-280-7705	Phone: 815-280-7705