Human Services, Diploma

Location(s): Mashalltown Community College, Ellsworth Community College, MCC Iowa Valley Grinnell

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Offered at ECC & MCC (Codes EVHSS & MVHSS)

The Human Services Diploma program is designed to provide students with an introduction to the field of human services and social work careers. It includes several of the core classes required for the Social Work Transfer Major. Upon completion, students will be awarded a Human Services Diploma. This diploma can also be offered as a Career Academy offering through local high schools. The diploma requires 19 credits of coursework and includes a field practicum.

Plan of Study

Term One

Choose TWO of the following courses:
EDU 160 - Human Growth and Development 3 credit(s)
OR
PSY 121 - Developmental Psychology 3 credit(s)
SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology 3 credit(s)
Total Credits / Units: 6

Term Two

PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit(s)
Total Credits / Units: 3

Term Three

Choose TWO of the following courses:
PSY 251 - Social Psychology 3 credit(s)
OR
SOC 115 - Social Problems 3 credit(s)
OR
SOC 120 - Marriage and Family 3 credit(s)
OR
SOC 210 - Men, Women and Society 3 credit(s)
Total Credits / Units: 6

Term Four

SOC 160 - Introduction to Social Work 3 credit(s)
SOC 947 - Practicum - Social Work 1 credit(s)
Total Credits / Units: 4

Iowa Valley Community College District