Health Sciences - Programs of Study

Human Services
Certificate (Career)
For curriculum information, contact the Health Sciences Division— Room ST-149—443-518-1560.

Mental Health Track
APPLICATION CODE 183
Skills required for entry-level mental health workers and psychiatric technicians are included in this certificate. Graduates are employed in a variety of in-patient and out-patient settings. Students may continue their education towards an associate of arts degree by following the General Education Core in the Human Services transfer pattern.

		Credits
ENGL-121	College Composition	3
PSYC-101	General Psychology	3
HEED-101	Health and the World of Risk	1
HEED-125	Ethics in Professional Practice	3
HEED/CRES-155	Introduction to Conflict Resolution: Science and Art	3
HEED-220	Crisis Intervention	3
HUMS-110	Introduction to Human Services	3
HUMS/HEED-122	Individual Counseling Techniques	3
HUMS/HEED-123	Group Counseling Skills	3
HUMS/HEED-124	Family Counseling Skills
	OR
PSYC-203	Abnormal Psychology	3
HUMS-250	Community Services Practicum	3
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Program Name:

Human Services: Mental Health Option #183)

Program Length (Credits/Weeks):

31 credits/ 30 weeks

CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) Code:

Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP)- provides a taxonomic scheme that supports the accurate tracking and reporting of fields of study and program completions activity

51.0904 Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s):

29-2041.00 Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

SOC Occupation(s):

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic, Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (EMT - B), Firefighter/EMT (Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician), Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate (EMT - I), Firefighter/Paramedic, EMT/Dispatcher (Emergency Medical Technician/Dispatcher), Fire Fighter First Responder, First Responder, Flight Paramedic

SOC Occupation(s) Links:

http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2041.00

Tuition & Fees*:

Tuition/fees- the amount charged to complete the program in a normal time-frame (see disclosures below)

In-County

Out-of-County

Out-of-State

$4,457.83

$7,030.83

$8,425.83

Books & Supplies*:

Books and Supplies- the amount of required books and supplies in order to complete a program

$1154

*For completion within published program length

Median Loan Debt, Title IV:

Median Loan Debt- the middle value of loan debt students acquired during this program

Not required due to number of students in program

Median Loan Debt, Private Loans:

Median Loan Debt- the middle value of loan debt students acquired during this program

Not required due to number of students in program

Median Loan Debt, Institutional

Not required due to number of students in program

On-time completion rate- the amount of time necessary for a student to complete all requirements for the program as provided in the institution’s catalog or other promotional materials

On-Time Completion Rate: (2011-2012 program graduates)

Not required due to number of students in program

Placement Rate:

Not required by the State of Maryland or Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Placement Rate Source/Methodology Description:

Not required by the State of Maryland or Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Disclaimers:

Please note that information above is based on the following:

“Full-Time” enrollment status
Placement into college-level courses
Beginning the program during a fall term and completing courses in the appropriate sequence over major terms.

Effective: July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012

Chemical Dependency Track
APPLICATION CODE 184
The focus is on basic counseling skills for individuals and families, substance abuse prevention, and rehabilitation. This track provides academic coursework to attain certification as a Certified Supervised Counselor - Alcohol and Drug. Additional clinical fieldwork in the addiction field is required. Students may continue their education towards an associate of arts degree by following the General Education Core in the Human Services transfer pattern.

		Credits
ENGL-121	College Composition	3
PSYC-101	General Psychology	3
HEED-101	Health and the World of Risk	1
HEED-125	Ethics in Professional Practice	3
HUMS-110	Introduction to Human Services	3
HUMS/HEED-120	Medical Aspects of Chemical Dependency	3
HUMS/HEED-121	Introduction to Chemical Dependency Treatment	3
HUMS/HEED-122	Individual Counseling Techniques	3
HUMS/HEED-123	Group Counseling Skills	3
HUMS/HEED-124	Family Counseling Skills	3
HUMS-250	Community Services Practicum	3
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Program Name:	Human Services: Chemical Dependency Option (#184)
Program Length (Credits/Weeks):	31 credits/ 30 weeks
CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) Code: Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP)- provides a taxonomic scheme that supports the accurate tracking and reporting of fields of study and program completions activity	44.0000 Human Services, General
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s):	21-1093.00 Social and Human Service Assistants
SOC Occupation(s):	Social Worker, Caseworker, Advocate, Homebased Assistant, Human Services Program Specialist, Mental Health Technician, Outreach Specialist, Addictions Counselor Assistant, Case Worker, Casework Specialist
SOC Occupation(s) Links:	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/21-1093.00
Tuition & Fees*: Tuition/fees- the amount charged to complete the program in a normal time-frame (see disclosures below)	In-County	Out-of-County	Out-of-State
	$4,416.83	$6,989.83	$8,384.83
Books & Supplies*: Books and Supplies- the amount of required books and supplies in order to complete a program	$860
*For completion within published program length
Median Loan Debt, Title IV: Median Loan Debt- the middle value of loan debt students acquired during this program	Not required due to number of students in program
Median Loan Debt, Private Loans: Median Loan Debt- the middle value of loan debt students acquired during this program	Not required due to number of students in program
Median Loan Debt, Institutional	Not required due to number of students in program
On-time completion rate- the amount of time necessary for a student to complete all requirements for the program as provided in the institution’s catalog or other promotional materials	Not required due to number of students in program
Placement Rate:	Not required by the State of Maryland or Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Placement Rate Source/Methodology Description:	Not required by the State of Maryland or Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Developmental Disabilities Track
APPLICATION CODE 185
The field of developmental disabilities includes working with the learning needs, social skills, and physical development for individuals ranging in age from infant to the older adult. Human service workers assist with both direct and indirect client services to facilitate access to resources. Students may continue their education towards an associate of arts degree by following the General Education Core in the Human Services transfer pattern.

		Credits
ENGL-121	College Composition	3
PSYC-101	General Psychology	3
EDUC-111	Child Growth and Development	3
EDUC-200	Introduction to Special Education	3
HEED-101	Health and the World of Risk	1
HEED-125	Ethics in Professional Practice	3
HUMS-110	Introduction to Human Services	3
HUMS/HEED-122	Individual Counseling Techniques	3
HUMS/HEED-123	Group Counseling Skills	3
HUMS/HEED-124	Family Counseling Skills	3
HUMS-250	Community Services Practicum	3
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Program Name:	Human Services: Developmental Disabilities Option (#185)
Program Length (Credits/Weeks):	31 credits/ 30 weeks
CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) Code: Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP)- provides a taxonomic scheme that supports the accurate tracking and reporting of fields of study and program completions activity	44.0000 Human Services, General
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s):	21-1093.00 Social and Human Service Assistants
SOC Occupation(s):	Mental Health Technician (MHT), Psychiatric Technician (PT), Mental Health Worker, Mental Health Associate, Mental Health Assistant (MHA), Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT), Health Care Technician, Behavioral Health Technician, Patient Care Specialist, Support Team Member (STM)
SOC Occupation(s) Links:	http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/21-1093.00
Tuition & Fees*: Tuition/fees- the amount charged to complete the program in a normal time-frame (see disclosures below)	In-County	Out-of-County	Out-of-State
	$4,513.83	$7,086.83	$8,481.83
Books & Supplies*: Books and Supplies- the amount of required books and supplies in order to complete a program	$1109
*For completion within published program length
Median Loan Debt, Title IV: Median Loan Debt- the middle value of loan debt students acquired during this program	Not required due to number of students in program
Median Loan Debt, Private Loans: Median Loan Debt- the middle value of loan debt students acquired during this program	Not required due to number of students in program
Median Loan Debt, Institutional	Not required due to number of students in program
On-time completion rate- the amount of time necessary for a student to complete all requirements for the program as provided in the institution’s catalog or other promotional materials	Not required due to number of students in program
Placement Rate:	Not required by the State of Maryland or Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Placement Rate Source/Methodology Description:	Not required by the State of Maryland or Middle States Commission on Higher Education