About Our Program
This program allows students to choose either an emphasis in children’s services or general social services. Both are designed for the student intending to transfer to a senior institution for completion of a baccalaureate degree. It is possible for a student to complete the two-year program and gain employment in an entry-level position.
Nature of Work and Employment
Program graduates are often employed in state, county, and private social-service agencies, as well as educational institutions, religious organizations, and health-related institutions.
Special Considerations
The course guideline listed is recommended only. For purposes of transfer students should meet with a student advisor for specific university requirements in this major.
Requirements
Associate of Arts Requirements
Students must meet all requirements for the Associate of Arts degree in order to graduate from Highland Community College. For more information, please see your advisor.
Children’s Services Emphasis
Plan of Study Grid | First Semester |
|---|
| ENGL 121 | Rhetoric and Composition I 1 | 3 |
| PSY 161 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI 171 | Introduction Sociology | 3 |
| SPCH 191 | Fund of Speech Communication | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Hours | 15 |
| Second Semester |
|---|
| ENGL 122 | Rhetoric and Composition II 1 | 3 |
| ECE 123 | Hlth,Safety,Nutrition Yng Chil | 3 |
| PSY 264 | Social Psychology 1 | 3 |
| SOCI 271 | Social Problems | 3 |
| 4 |
| | Hours | 16 |
| Third Semester |
|---|
| ECE 121 | Intro to Early Childhood Ed | 3 |
| ECE 126 | Observation/Guidance Yng Child 1 | 3 |
SOCI 177
| Introduction to Anthropology
or The Family | 3 |
| 6 |
| 3 |
| | Hours | 18 |
| Fourth Semester |
|---|
| MATH 134 | Statistics 1 | 4 |
| PHIL 282 | Ethics 1 | 3 |
| SOCI 273 | Social Work Field Experience 1 | 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Hours | 16 |
| | Total Hours | 65 |
Social Services Emphasis
Plan of Study Grid | First Semester |
|---|
| ECE 121 | Intro to Early Childhood Ed | 3 |
| ENGL 121 | Rhetoric and Composition I 1 | 3 |
| PSY 161 | Introduction to Psychology 1 | 3 |
| SOCI 171 | Introduction Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 177 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| | Hours | 15 |
| Second Semester |
|---|
| ENGL 122 | Rhetoric and Composition II 1 | 3 |
| PSY 264 | Social Psychology 1 | 3 |
SOCI 271
| Social Problems
or Criminology | 3 |
| 3 |
| 4 |
| | Hours | 16 |
| Third Semester |
|---|
| ECE 203 | Home,Scl,ComRelations ECE | 3 |
| SOCI 274 | The Family | 3 |
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| | Hours | 18 |
| Fourth Semester |
|---|
| MATH 134 | Statistics 1 | 4 |
| PHIL 282 | Ethics 1 | 3 |
| SOCI 271 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCI 273 | Social Work Field Experience 1 | 3 |
| SPCH 191 | Fund of Speech Communication | 3 |
| 3 |
| | Hours | 19 |
| | Total Hours | 68 |
Program Contacts
Call Highland at 815-235-6121 for the following program contacts:
- Dr. Julie Hartman-Linck, Sociology Faculty
- Wes Bertram, Student Advisor
- Rae Schupbach-Roe, Dean, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Fine Arts
