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SOCIAL SERVICES Associate of Applied Science Degree Betty J. Johnson • (901) 333-5345 This program provides a course of study and training that prepares students for a career as a paraprofessional in social services and specifically addresses the needs of Tennessee’s Head Start programs by meeting the educational requirements stipulated in Federal Law. The program offers sufficient theoretical knowledge and practical experience that will enable graduates to function competently in a variety of social service agency settings.
First Semester			Cr.
ENGL	1010	English Composition I (Gen. Ed.)	3
SOCS	1020	Human Behavior in the Social Environment	3
SWRK	1010	Introduction to Social Welfare	3
HSER	1510	Principles of Substance Abuse Education	3
PSYC	1010	General Psychology (Gen. Ed.)	3
Total			15
Second Semester
SOCS	2020	Theories and Methods of Social Service Practice	3
ECE	2040	Family Dynamics and Community Development	3
ECE	2010	Safe, Healthy Learning Environment	3
HSER	1500	Counseling Theories	3
********		Mathematics (Gen. Ed.) ¹	3
Total			15
Third Semester
SOCS	2045	Family Systems	3
ECE	2020	Infant, Toddler and Child Development	3
ANTH	2010	Cultural Anthropology	3
****		Natural Sciences (Gen. Ed.) ¹	4
****		General Education Core Elective ²	3
Total			16
Fourth Semester
SOCS	2020	Social Services for Children and Youth	3
SOCS	2060	Social Services Field Practicum	5
SPCH	2010	Oral Communication (Gen. Ed.)	3
****		Humanities/Fine Arts (Gen. Ed.)¹	3
Total			14
Total Program Credits			60
This program of study is designed as a terminal degree for a specific career field. The courses offered by the department are not designed for transfer to four-year institutions. Please see the course descriptions section for details about the transferability of courses. ¹Review General Education pages and/or consult advisor for correct selection. ²Recommended Elective - Choose One: ENGL 1020 English Composition II SOCI 1010 Introduction to Sociology

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