Program Details

Associate of Applied Science in Human Services

Associate of Applied Science

J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

This program is included in: G3

The Human Services AAS degree is designed to prepare and provide students access to industry-based workforce credentials required for employement. (For more detailed information see Behavioral Health Technician CSC and Human Services Technician CSC.) The Human Services AAS provides individuals with the requisite knowledge, skills, professional ethics, and values common to jobs in the Human and Social Services sector, which includes opportunities for employment in mental health and autism spectrum disorders related services. Program Notes: A "stackable" curriculum has been designed to provide a progression of credentials, typically beginning from short term certificates and building to a college degree, in a specific program of study. Students who enroll in the Human Services AAS are enrolled in the third and final step of a 3-step “stackable” curriculum that provides 2 career studies certificates and a 61 credit-hour associate degree in Human Services. (For first step see Behavioral Health Technician CSC; for second steop see Human Services Technician CSC.)

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	The job outlook for Social and Human Service Assistants is bright and projected to grow much faster than average for all occupations from 2020-2030 ( www.bls.gov, 2022). Degree curriculum offers online and in-class courses. In-class courses are scheduled in the evening to accomodate working students
Considerations When Selecting Courses	There are 6 sequenced courses in the human services curriculum that have parts 1 & 2 (i.e., HMS 121; 122; HMS 141; 142; Men 101; 102). Students must enroll in part 1 of these courses, first Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and J Sargeant Reynolds Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses	The 2-year AAS degree requires that students complete a capstone course, HMS 290, that requires placement in a program-approved social/human services community agency for completion of a 130 clock-hour internship
Doing More With Your Degree	The Human Services AAS degree prepares students with the KSAs (i.e., knowledge, skills, abilities) and professional ethics and values to enter the workforce and/or transfer to partner colleges and universities. Various job titles include the following: Applied Behavior Analyst (ABA); Case Manager Assistant; Program Support Technician; Registered Behavior Technician (RBT); Direct Support Professional; Benefits Specialist; Community Life Activities Assistant
Program Successes & Highlights	Through the program's internship requirement, students gain on-the-job-training they can put on their resumes. A highlight of the human services program is that it has awarded an internship stipend for 6-8 students each semester for the past 10+ years

Program Credit Requirements

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion	Not Required
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning	Prior learning is considered
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: J Sargeant Reynolds Community College

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Number of Transfer Students

916

Percent of Accepted Transfer Students

100% of students who have earned an American high school diploma or completed a GED or equivalency.

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	https://issuu.com/reynoldscommunitycollege/docs/digital_hs_recruitment_packet?fr=sZmMwOTQ3OTA5NA
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year	Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions	Not Required

Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Human Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Human Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate in Applied Science Degree in Human Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Human Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Human Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Human Services - Pre Social Work Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
James Madison University	Bachelor of Science, Major in Health Sciences	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Bridgewater College	Psychology Major - BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Averett University	Bachelor of Arts in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Averett University	Bachelor of Science in Psychology	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Online
Eastern Mennonite University	Bachelor of Arts Social Work	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in Social Sciences: Human Services Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Social Sciences: Deaf Studies Specialization, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community College	AA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Psychology/Social Work Specialization	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Christopher Newport University	Bachelor of Arts in Social Work, Major in Social Work	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
James Madison University	Bachelor of Social Work, Major in Social Work	Bachelor	Bachelor of Social Work	4-Year	In-Person
Longwood University	Social Work BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person
Radford University	BSW in Social Work	Bachelor	Bachelor of Social Work	4-Year	In-Person
Virginia Wesleyan University	Bachelor of Social Work	Bachelor	Bachelor of Social Work	4-Year	In-Person
Mary Baldwin University	Bachelor of Social Work	Bachelor	Bachelor of Social Work	4-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
George Mason University	Social Work, BSW	Bachelor	Bachelor of Social Work	4-Year	Hybrid
Norfolk State University	Baccalaureate in Social Work	Bachelor	Baccalaureate in Social Work	4-Year	In-Person
Ferrum College	B.S.W. in Social Work	Bachelor	Bachelor of Social Work	4-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Commonwealth University	Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work	Bachelor	Bachelor of Social Work	4-Year	In-Person
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate of Science Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Eastern Shore Community College	Associate of Science Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate in Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Germanna Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Science Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Art degree in Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Art	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Science Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	General Studies, A.S.	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community College	Liberal Arts, A.A.	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Rappahannock Community College	AA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Arts & Sciences Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts & Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Arts and Sciences with a major in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Arts and Sciences	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year	Online
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Science - General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	Online
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts	Associate	Associate of Arts	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community College	Associate of Science Degree in General Studies	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Emory & Henry University	Civic Innovation (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science of Human Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Human Services-Early Childhood Development Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science with a major in Human Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Mental Health Degree	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Online
Southwest Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Substance Abuse	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Online
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Human Services	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Social Sciences Degree Community & Provider Services Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Social Sciences Degree Developmental Disabilities Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Social Sciences Degree Substance Abuse Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Science in Social Sciences Degree Human Services Major	Associate	Associate of Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Old Dominion University	Human Services-BS	Bachelor	Bachelor of Science	4-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid

Careers Where This Degree Applies

O*Net Code	Name	Description	Parent
21-1014.00	Mental Health Counselors	Counsel and advise individuals and groups to promote optimum mental and emotional health, with an emphasis on prevention. May help individuals deal with a broad range of mental health issues, such as those associated with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; stress management; self-esteem; or aging.	Community and Social Service Occupations
21-1011.00	Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors	Counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems, such as gambling and eating disorders. May counsel individuals, families, or groups or engage in prevention programs.	Community and Social Service Occupations
11-9151.00	Social and Community Service Managers	Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.	Management Occupations
21-1022.00	Healthcare Social Workers	Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family caregivers. Provide patients with information and counseling, and make referrals for other services. May also provide case and care management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.	Community and Social Service Occupations
21-1023.00	Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.	Community and Social Service Occupations
25-1113.00	Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in social work. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
21-1094.00	Community Health Workers	Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.	Community and Social Service Occupations
21-1091.00	Health Education Specialists	Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.	Community and Social Service Occupations
31-1133.00	Psychiatric Aides	Assist mentally impaired or emotionally disturbed patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff. May assist with daily living activities, lead patients in educational and recreational activities, or accompany patients to and from examinations and treatments. May restrain violent patients. Includes psychiatric orderlies.	Healthcare Support Occupations
29-2053.00	Psychiatric Technicians	Care for individuals with mental or emotional conditions or disabilities, following the instructions of physicians or other health practitioners. Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report to medical staff. May participate in rehabilitation and treatment programs, help with personal hygiene, and administer oral or injectable medications.	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
21-1099.00	Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other	All community and social service specialists not listed separately.	Community and Social Service Occupations
43-4061.00	Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs	Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.	Office and Administrative Support Occupations
25-1071.00	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
21-1021.00	Child, Family, and School Social Workers	Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.	Community and Social Service Occupations
21-1019.00	Counselors, All Other	All counselors not listed separately.	Community and Social Service Occupations
21-1013.00	Marriage and Family Therapists	Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.	Community and Social Service Occupations
21-1092.00	Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	Provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole. Make recommendations for actions involving formulation of rehabilitation plan and treatment of offender, including conditional release and education and employment stipulations.	Community and Social Service Occupations
21-1029.00	Social Workers, All Other	All social workers not listed separately.	Community and Social Service Occupations

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 61 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Science in Human Services at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category	Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition	$163	Per Credit	$9,943	$0	$9,943
Fees
Additional Fees	$0	Per Semester	$0	0	$0	Additional fees per semester of $8.50 for In-State and $32.00 for Out-of-State students.

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.