Human and Social Services | BSCTC

Big Sandy Community and Technical College and the Morehead Extended Campus will operate virtually on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, due to winter weather.

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    Human and Social Services

    REQUIRED COURSES AND CREDITS

    General Education Requirements

    • COM 181: Basic Public Speaking OR COM 252: Introduction to Interpersonall - 3 Credits
    • ENG 101: Writing I - 3 Credits
    • ENG 102: Writing II - 3 Credits
    • PSY 110: General Psycholog - 3 Credits
    • PSY 223: Developmental Psychology - 3 Credits
    • SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology - 3 Credits
    • Heritage/Humanities - 3 Credits
    • Quantitative Reasoning - 3 Credits
    • Natural Sciences - 3 Credits

    Subtotal: 27 Credits

    Technical Core Requirements

    • CIT 105: Introduction to Computers OR Approved Digital Literacy Course - 3 Credits
    • HMS 101: Human and Social Services Survey - 3 Credits
    • HMS 102: Values of Human and Social Services in a Contemporary Society - 3 Credits
    • HMS 103: Theories and Techniques in Human and Social Services - 3 Credits
    • HMS 104: Group Dynamics for Human and Social Services - 3 Credits
    • HMS 248: Clinical Practice in Human and Social Services - 3 Credits
      • OR HMS 249: Foundation Skills in Para-Pro - 4 Credits
    • HMS 251: Foundational Skills in Professional Practice - 3 Credits
    • Technical Courses - 6 Credits
    • Electives: 9 Credits

    Subtotal: 33-34 Credits

    Total Hours for Program: 60-61 Credits