Human Services

Programs

Associate Degree Programs

Child Development and Early Childhood Education

Education/Special Education (Education and Special Needs)

Social Service Majors: Social Work, Gerontology, Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Certificate Programs

Children’s Residential Programming

Gerontology: Activity Professional

The Human Services program prepares students for entry level positions in a variety of educational and social service professions and for transfer to bachelor’s degree programs at institutions of higher education throughout the country. The sequence of competency-based courses required for the associate degree combine classroom and fieldwork experience in the areas of child development and family relations, early childhood education, public school education, child and adult services for special needs populations, social work, gerontology, mental health and substance abuse. All students complete three internships in a school, agency or program setting in their chosen concentration. Each provides 50-90 hours of field experience and a corresponding seminar for educational and clinical supervision. This provides students with a well integrated balance of theory and practice for personal and professional development. Graduates of the Human Services program perform a variety of educational, therapeutic, supportive and health promoting functions for diverse individuals of all ages with educational, emotional, social, developmental and physical needs.

Child Development and Early Childhood Education (CHLD)

Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree

Child development and early childhood education majors are trained to work with families, parents, young children and those who impact the development and well being of children. Child Development Associates may be employed in a variety of educational and social settings including daycare, head starts, preschools, public schools, group homes and residential care facilities. Child development associates are nationally recognized and have an ample number of bachelor degree programs within close proximity to further their education beyond the associate degree. Three internships provide students with critical opportunities for competency based professional development.

Students enrolled in the Human Services Program must earn a grade of "C" or better in all Human Services courses.

General Education Requirements

P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.

*Selection of Math and Science courses for transfer should be done in consult with a Human Services Faculty advisor during the first semester of study.

Major Requirements

P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.

Total Program Credits.....................................................................................60-64

*Consult with a faculty advisor before registering for this course. A minimum of 60 credits must be completed to graduate. If you select MATH 0600 for proficiency in-house credits only, you will need two Human Services electives to graduate.

Category 1 – Choose two liberal arts electives from the following list:

PSYC 1030, 1970, 2020, 2090, 2110,
PHIL 1010, 2020, 2030, 2070,
HIST 1010, 1020, 1210, 1220, 2250, 2260
ECON 2010, 2020
POLS 1010, 1210, 2030
SOCS 1010, 2020, 2030, 2050, 2110
ITAL 1010, 1020, 1030, 1040, 2010, 2020
SPAN 1010, 1020, 1030, 1040
FREN 1010, 1020, 1030, 2010, 2020
PORT 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020

Category 2 – Choose one or two human service electives from the following list to fulfill Human Services elective(s) requirements:

HMNS 1080, 2030, 2060, 2140, 2170, 2190
ENGL 2200
MUSC 1170
THEA 1150

Education/Special Education (Education and Special Needs) (ESPE)

Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree

Students training in the education and special needs concentrations are qualified for employment in a variety of education and social service settings. These may include teacher assistant positions in kindergarten, public and special education classrooms, early intervention centers, residential group homes, hospitals and community day programs. In all of these settings teacher assistants and aides provide direct support to children and adults, helping them to reach their maximum physical, emotional, educational and vocational potential. Three internships provide students with critical opportunities for supervised guidance as to best practices for working with able bodied as well as special needs individuals and groups.

Social Service: Social Work, Gerontology, Mental Health and Substance Abuse (Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree)

Students enrolled in the Human Services Program must earn a grade of "C" or better in all Human Services courses.

General Education Requirements

P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.

* Selection of math and science courses for transfer should be done in consult with a Human Services Faculty advisor during the first semester of study.

** A higher level educational psychology course may be required by some teacher preparation bachelor’s degree programs, therefore, students transferring to RIC are advised to take HIST 2260.

Major Requirements

P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.

Total Program Credits.......................................................................................59-63

*See list of approved electives below. Consult with Human Services faculty advisor.

Note: Special Education students should take HMNS 2070 first. Education students take HMNS 2060 first. HMNS 2710 is necessary for successful transfer of HMNS 2060 to Rhode Island College. HMNS 2080 is necessary for successful transfer of HMNS 2070 to Rhode Island College.

Note: A minimum of 60 credits must be completed to graduate; students selecting MATH 0600 for proficiency/in-house credits will need four human service electives.

Approved elective course list:

COMI 1100
PHIL 1010, 2030, 2040
HIST 1010, 1020
MUSC 1170
PSYC 2030, 1030
PSYC 2110, 1970
BIOL 1040
ENGL 2200
PSYC 2050
PSYC 2090
THEA 1150
SPCH 1100
HIST 2260
HMNS 1060, 1070, 1080, 2080, 2150, 1040, 1150, 1160, 2170, 2180, 2140, 2120, 2710

Social Service Majors:

Social Work (SOWK), Gerontology (GERN), Mental Health (MNTL) and Substance Abuse (SUBS)

Social Work

Social work students are provided with foundation courses that prepare them to be social service providers in a wide variety of agency program and community settings with clients of all ages. From advocacy and social activism to therapeutic assistance to children and families, social workers impact all phases of a client’s life. Three internships are an integral part of each student’s program of study and there are a variety of BSW and MSW programs available in Rhode Island for advanced study.

Gerontology

Gerontology workers perform a wide variety of functions in the field of elder care are employed by nursing homes, adult day care centers, senior centers and and some hospitals. Gerontology workers are trained to assist elder clients with daily living, physical care, recreation and supportive companionship. National Association for the Certification of Activity Professionals courses can also be taken within the degree program alongside three internships that are an integral part of each student’s professional preparation.

Mental Health

Mental health workers are trained to assist people who have mild to severe emotional problems and mental illnesses. They may find employment in group homes, hospitals, mental health agencies, community centers and assisted living programs designed to help clients of all ages achieve functional independence to their maximum capacity. They may function as advocates, intake interviewers, case aides, home visitors, program coordinators and counselors to children. Three internships are an integral part of each student’s professional preparation program.

Substance Abuse

Substance abuse workers are trained in clinical skills that prepare them for employment in prevention, early intervention and rehabilitative treatment programs with adolescents and adults at risk or suffering with addictive and compulsive disorders. Three internships are an integral part of each student’s professional preparation and CCRI courses are a firm foundation for Rhode Island’s licensure credential. RIC now offers a BA in Addiction Studies and the Drug and Alcohol Treatment Association of RI (DATA) provides training for the Certification of Chemical Dependency Prevention Professionals in RI.

General Education Requirements

P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.

*Selection of Math and Science courses for transfer should be done in consult with a Human Services Faculty advisor during the first semester of study.

Major Requirements

P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.

Total Program Credits.......................................................................................65-66

** If you take a 3-credit math, you may omit this elective; as 60 credits are required to graduate.

Children’s Residential Programming Certificate (RSPR)

RICORP and CCRI have entered into an agreement for CCRI to provide a 30-credit-hour certificate program in Children’s Residential Programming. This program was designed specifically for people working in children’s residential treatment. RICORP students will take their ordinary orientation training, earning 3 credits, and then move on to other CCRI courses. All courses will be offered on three of CCRI’s campuses. Some courses may be scheduled at other convenient locations with sufficient enrollment.

This certificate program may also lead some students to complete a 60-credit hour associate degree in Human Services. Those students who have completed the required courses at CCRI will be granted credit in the certificate program. For those RICORP staff who can document five years of employment in children’s residential services, HMNS 1200 Practicum I will be waived.

Students may also be eligible for financial aid through Pell Grants. If you are interested you should contact the CCRI Financial Aid Office at 825-2281.

Certificate Requirements

P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.

Gerontology: Activity Professional

NAAP/NCCAP Qualifying Courses

The following courses are approved by the National Association of Activity Professionals (NAAP) and the Rhode Island Department of Health as qualifying courses toward National Certification and may also be used toward the associate degree in Human Services with a concentration in Gerontology.

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