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Human Services Technician, AAS Degree

The Human Services Technician program is designed to prepare students for positions in a variety of agencies and organizations that provide human and social services to all ages, from children to seniors. Students will learn to adapt to many different types of situations through classroom activities and fieldwork experiences under the supervision of experienced instructors and working professionals.

When you enroll in the HST program at MTI, you will spend two years (four semesters) preparing to work in a fast-growing occupation, well versed in the skills needed to provide vital information, advocacy, care and support to people of diverse cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds. The Associate degree will prepare students for work in residential facilities for youth or adults, case management, retirement communities, substance abuse facilities, nursing homes, assisted living and agencies that deal with juvenile and criminal justice.

Admission Requirement: All students accepted to the program must submit to a criminal background check at the student’s expense. Details are available from the Admissions office.

Program immunization requirements have to be met before entrance to fieldwork sites. See instructor for details.

Program Graduation Requirement: Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or higher in all technical courses as a prerequisite to HST 290. Students must earn a grade of C (2.0) or higher in their fieldwork in order to graduate.

Note: Students are required to use a laptop or notebook computer for this program. Students must bring their own device, which must meet MTI specifications, or may purchase one from MTI.

Award: AAS Degree

First Semester

HST 101Intro to Human Services

3
HST 104Community Resources

3
HST 106Human Services Populations

3
HST 112Disabilities

2
HST 130Behavioral Theory & Principles

2
CIS 105Introduction to Computers

3
SSS 100Student Success

1
Total Credit Hours:17

Second Semester

HST 120Chemical Substance Abuse

3
HST 122Abuse Neglect

3
HST 124Assessment Documentation

3
HST 128Self-Care

2
CHRD 130Human Development

3
Math Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:17

Third Semester

HST 210Family Dynamics

3
HST 222Mental Health & Wellness

3
HST 226Group Practice

3
HST 230Career and Internship Preparation

2
HST 246Intro to Youth Services

2
Communications Elective

3
Social Science Elective

3
Total Credit Hours:19

Fourth Semester

HST 220Workplace Ethics

2
HST 240Crisis Intervention

2
HST 242Intro to Gerontology

2
HST 244Intro to Corrections

2
HST 250Social Welfare Policies

2
HST 290Internship

6
CPR 100First Aid, CPR AED

0.5
Total Credit Hours:16.5

Total Credits Required to Graduate: 69.5