Human Services Diploma

For more information please see the Human Services Program Overview .

Purpose

The diploma in human services provides students with beginning knowledge, skills, and observational and participatory experiences that meet some entry-level job requirements.

Note: This diploma is available at Grand Island and Hastings

Suggested Sequence of Courses

Required Courses

HUSR 1100 - Introduction to Human & Social Services 3 credit(s)
HUSR 1200 - Counseling Techniques and Theories 3 credit(s)
HUSR 1260 - Community Health Needs 3 credit(s)
HUSR 1330 - Activities Therapy 3 credit(s)
HUSR 1340 - Prepracticum 1 credit(s)
HUSR 1350 - Practicum I 5 credit(s)
HUSR 2600 - Understanding Trauma 3 credit(s)
Program Elective Courses - Select 3 credit(s) from HUSR

Subtotal: 24

Basic Achievement Requirements

All graduates with a diploma will meet minimum achievements for math, writing and reading. Graduates can meet the requirement by:

	1. Acquiring appropriate Mandatory Assessment scores in math, writing and reading.
	OR
	2. Completing the following courses:
		a. MATH 0930 Practical Math OR MATH 0940 Pre-Algebra with a C or above.
		AND
		b. ENGL 0970 Reading & Writing Essentials II with a C or above.
	OR
	3. Completing a 1000-level MATH or ENGL course with a D or above.

General Education Core Requirements

All graduates with a diploma will complete a minimum of 9 credits of General Education from the following:

GEN ED Group A: Communications 3 credit(s)
GEN ED Group B: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 3 credit(s)
GEN ED Group C: Career and Life Skills, D: Information & Technology Literacy, or E: Global Awareness 3 credit(s)
(Required: Any PSYC)