Human Services to Human Services: Clinical Services Concentration
An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware.
Your Path to a Bachelor's Degree
Delaware Tech has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities that connect Delaware Tech associate degree programs with bachelor's degree programs to create smooth transfer opportunities for you. These Connected Degree programs enable you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior.
The Connected Degree 2+2 Curriculum
Delaware Tech's associate degree program in Human Services prepares the student for a rewarding career helping people who are experiencing personal and socialization problems. Through the program, students acquire knowledge of important theories in counseling psychology and human development in order to serve individuals and groups experiencing needs related to poverty, abuse, neglect, mental illness, disability, crime, unemployment, illness, discrimination, divorce, aging, and family dysfunction. They also learn how to link people with services such as education or training, financial assistance, child care, shelter, addictions treatment, mental health services and senior services. Graduates have the educational foundation to successfully gain entry level human services positions in both the private and public sectors, and to pursue a bachelor's degree. University of Delaware's Bachelor of Science degree program in Human Services prepares students for challenging careers with individuals and families through the lifespan. The Clinical Services Concentration prepares students for careers in human services, counseling, prevention and family support. It is designed for students who want "hands-on" practical experiences in the field culminating in a clinical internship. The Clinical Services concentration is designed for students wishing to work within public and private agencies serving clients, infants through the elderly, and their families. Combining course work and clinical experiences the program of study prepares graduates for careers in direct client services and developing quality programs for individuals and families. Students are also prepared to pursue graduate degrees in careers addressing the needs of individuals and their families, such as in community and school counseling, social work, and family therapy.
Value For You
By completing your associate degree at Delaware Tech, you'll receive excellent instruction in small classes at a campus close to home. Delaware Tech's affordable tuition can reduce the overall cost of your college education, making the completion of your bachelor's degree more manageable.
Making The Connection
Refer to the Connected Degree curriculum for the sequence of courses needed to complete this program. Call Delaware Tech and let us help you follow the path to your bachelor's degree.
Connected Degree Curriculum - Suggested Course Sequence
Human Services (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
Semester 1
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | Critical Thinking and Academic Writing | 3 |
| HMS 121 | Intro To Human Services | 3 |
| CIS 107 | Intro to Computers/Application | 3 |
| PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 111 | Sociology I | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester 2
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Composition and Research | 3 |
| HMS 122 | Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| PSY 223 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| MAT 153 | College Math and Statistics | 4 |
| HMS 123 | Dynamics of Group Communication I | 3 |
| 16 | ||
Semester 3
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HMS 225 | Interviewing and Counseling Skills | 3 |
| HMS 221 | Ethical Problems and Issues | 3 |
| POL 111 | Political Science | 3 |
| HMS 243 | Directed Practice I | 6 |
| 15 | ||
Semester 4
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HMS 223 | Social Policy and Program Planning | 3 |
| BIO 140 | General Biology | 4 |
| HMS 244 | Directed Practice II | 6 |
| PSY 127 | Human Development | 3 |
| 16 | ||
Human Services: Clinical Services Concentration (Bachelor's Degree - University of Delaware)
Semester 5
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NTDT 200 | Nutrition Concepts | 3 |
| COMM XXX | Communications Elective | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Creative Arts and Humanities | 3 |
| HDFS 202 | Diversity and Families | 3 |
| HDFS 235 | Survey in Child and Family Services | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester 6
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HDFS 230 | Families and Their Communities | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Statistics | 3 |
| HDFS 328 | Intro to the Research Process | 3 |
| HDFS XXX | HDFS Development Elective | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | History and Cultural Change | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Free Elective to Meet 120 Credit Requirement | 1 |
| 16 | ||
Semester 7
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HDFS 402 | Family and Child Policy | 3 |
| HDFS 470 | Families and Children at Risk | 3 |
| HDFS 422 | Family Relationships | 3 |
| HDFS XXX | At Risk Elective | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Math, Natural Sciences and Tech. | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester 8
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HDFS 449 | Internship in Community Services | 10 |
| HDFS 465 | Seminar in Community Services | 2 |
| 12 | ||
The Bachelor of Science program in Human Services, Clinical Services Concentration requires a minimum of 120 credits. Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Dover: (302) 857-1781
Georgetown: (302) 259-6531
Wilmington: (302) 434-5547
University of Delaware
Department of Human Development and Family Studies: hdfs-advise@udel.edu; (302) 831-6500
This articulation agreement is subject to change based on Delaware Tech and senior institution curriculum changes. 06/2015