Human Services to Human Services: Administration and Family Policy 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 Administration and Family Policy Concentration is designed for students with interests in developing and administering human service programs, as well as making societal changes through advocacy and social policy. Students have the opportunity to learn about the development and management of community-based, school, and human resource programs that support children, adolescents, adults, and families and to learn skills about how to support staff, evaluate programs, and initiate and pursue legislative advocacy. Graduates are prepared for a variety of careers in public service that involve providing leadership in government, public policy, profit, and non-profit organizations. They are also prepared to pursue graduate degrees.
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: Administration and Family Policy Concentration (Bachelor's Degree - University of Delaware)
Semester 5
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HDFS 202 | Diversity and Families | 3 |
| HDFS 235 | Survey in Child and Family Services | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Math, Natural Sciences and Technology | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Creative Arts and Humanities | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Free Elective | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester 6
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LEAD XXX | Leadership Course | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Statistics | 3 |
| HDFS 230 | Families and Their Communities | 3 |
| HDFS 328 | Intro to Research Process | 3 |
| COMM XXX | Communications Elective | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester 7
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| XXXX XXX | History and Cultural Change | 3 |
| HDFS 470 | Families and Children at Risk | 3 |
| HDFS XXX | HDFS Development Elective | 3 |
| HDFS XXX | Human Relationship Elective | 3 |
| HDFS XXX | At Risk Elective | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Semester 8
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HDFS 402 | Family and Child Policy | 3 |
| HDFS XXX | HDFS Developmental Elective | 3 |
| HDFS 422 | Family Relationships | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Electives To Meet 120 Credits Requirement | 4 |
| 13 | ||
The Bachelor of Science program in Human Services, Administration and Family Policy 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