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  "college": "bakersfield-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Social & Behavioral Sciences",
  "id": "human-services-associate-of-arts",
  "name": "Human Services",
  "award": "A.A. Degree",
  "department": "social-and-behavioral-sciences-sbs-pathway",
  "sourceUrl": "https://bakersfield.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027-Catalog/program/human-services-associate-of-arts-summer-2026",
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      "markdown": "#### Human Services Associate of Arts\n\nThe major in human services provides the student with an academic background and real field-work experience for entry-level positions in various human services agencies. It also prepares the student for upper-division work in human services and other behavioral sciences. The field is interdisciplinary with the overall career goal of helping people. Upon completion of graduation requirements and the required degree courses with at least a “C” or “P” (pass) grade in each course, the student will be eligible for an Associate of Arts degree.\n\n### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n-   1\\. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to demonstrate developmentally appropriate curriculum and explain principles and practices pertaining to child development.\n\n-   2\\. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to compile topics concerning the child, family, and community, and will be able to demonstrate pediatric CPR and first aid.\n\n-   3\\. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to compose observations and assessments, of children from infancy to adolescents considering culture and typical and atypical needs.\n\n-   4\\. Upon successful completion of the program, the master teacher will be able to design a care plan for the needs of infant and toddlers or special education children commensurate to their specialization.\n\n-   1\\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to differentiate the historical perspectives, theories, and methods used within the human services discipline.\n\n-   2\\. Explain the major problems and issues in the disciplines in their contemporary, historical and geographical contexts.\n\n-   2\\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to analyze social problems and policies, and identify and evaluate services that meet the needs of disadvantaged populations. They will also be able to examine and argue the societal factors that contribute to social service needs.\n\n-   3\\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will implement cultural competence and interpersonal and social skills when interacting with diverse populations.\n\n-   4\\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to interpret the legal and professional responsibilities associated with a career in human services. They will also be able to demonstrate ethical decision-making steps within the human services system and specifically when dealing with case management.\n\n### Program Requirements"
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          "text": "Human Services Associate of Arts: Complete all of the following",
          "units": "19"
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Core Courses: Complete all of the following",
          "units": "16"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HMSV B40",
          "title": "Introduction to Human Services",
          "units": "3",
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        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HMSV B5A",
          "title": "Human Services Level 1",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HMSV B5B",
          "title": "Human Services Level 2",
          "units": "2",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOCI B1",
          "title": "Introduction to Sociology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOCI B45",
          "title": "Minority Relations",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Psychology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "comment",
          "text": "List A",
          "units": "3"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC B40",
          "title": "Introduction to Lifespan Psychology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHDV B21",
          "title": "Child Growth and Development: Birth Through Adolescence",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        }
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