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Associates in Occupational Science Degree Program

 

Social Services - Family Development

 

The Associate of Occupational Science degree in Social Services includes the Head Start NEW! Parent, Family and Community Engagement Framework, performance standards and regulations as the core of the family development curriculum in addition to all the specialized courses.  This two year program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to maintain supportive relationships with families they assist by using holistic approaches to improving the effectiveness, quality and outcomes of job performances.  Current Head Start employment is required.

 

 Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to:
   

1.

Promote family well-being
2. Establish positive parent-child relationships
3. Promote families as lifelong educators
4. Advance families as learners
5. Support and advocate family engagement in transitions
6. Form family connections to peers and community
7. Help develop families as advocates and leaders

 

 Program Information

 

Program Length

All courses are five weeks in length, three credits unless specified otherwise. HS University students are Head Start working adults who can earn their degrees at their own pace and on their own schedule.  Most students attend part-time, and the normal time to complete this program is 3.1 years.

 

Program Cost

Cost information for HS University program is available at http://www.hsuniversity.org/cost_fees.html.  The tuition and fees for the entire program, at current tuition rates, are $35,550.  The total estimated cost for books and supplies for the entire program is $3,000.

 

For those HR managers setting up professional development budgets, a student should plan for approximately $11,000.00 per year for individual professional development/degree cost.

 

Program Course of Study

The following list a suggested course of study by semester.  Please contact your advisor and student representative for an individual Professional Development Plan (Plans consist of a detailed program of study requirement and Proposal for Tuition payment).  Students must complete an application and pay application fee in order to receive Professional Development Plans of Study.

 

 Course of Study
First Semester
SOC235 Intro to Social Welfare 3
FS172 Supporting Families 3
FS170 Dealing with Crisis 3
SOC117 Minorities in the US 3
COM101 Communicating with Families 3
     
Second Semester
SOC201 Contemporary Social Issues 3
FSW169 Dealing with Conflict 3
FS225 Customer Services: Being Family Friendly 3
PSY253 Multicultural Issues in Head Start 3
SOC535 Ethics: Social Services and Family Responsibility 3
     
Third Semester
SOC123 Community Organization 3
HSM451 Health Services Quality Management Outcomes and Analysis 3
SOC115 Family Partnership Agreements 3
MGT350 Critical Thinking: Strategies in Decision Making 3
SOC131 Home Based Services:  Effective Home Visits 3
     
Fourth Semester
EHS115 EHS Services: Serving Pregnant Mothers 3
MGT341 Policy and Procedures Development 3
EDU321 Transitions: Effective Practices 3
MGT449 Quality Management in Service Areas 3
MGT480 Program Analysis and Statistics: Quality Standards Measurement 3
 

 

 
Fifth Semester
PDM1101 Community Assessment: Planning for Quality 3
FSW1101 Customer Service: Being Family Friendly 3
PDM2101 Program Monitoring and Self-Assessment: Monitoring for Quality 3
GEN___ General Course ______________________ 3
GEN___ General Course ______________________ 3
     
Sixth Semester
PDM4101 Head Start Policy and Procedural Development 3
PDM3312 Protocol:  Preparing for On-site Reviews 3
PDM4202 PIR Reporting:  Maintaining Appropriate Reporting Measures 3
GEN___ General Course ______________________ 3
GEN___ General Course ______________________ 3
     
 

Total Credits needed:

90
     

 

 

Occupations

The following US Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes and occupational titles are disclosed pursuant to US Department of Education regulations.

 

Title Link SOC Code
Manager http://www.bls.gov/soc/2010/soc113011.htm 11-3011
Education Administration http://www.bls.gov/soc/2010/soc119039.htm

11-9039

Managers, All Others http://www.bls.gov/soc/2010/soc119199.htm 11-9199
Social Workers http://www.bls.gov/soc/2010/soc211021.htm 21-1021
Community Services Specialist http://www.bls.gov/soc/2010/soc211093.htm 21-1093
Social Workers - All others http://www.bls.gov/soc/2010/soc211029.htm 21-1029

 

 

 

  

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