ASPSS in Social Services for Special Populations Credit Distribution

Subject Category	Credits
I. General Education Requirements	30
A. English Composition	6
B. Humanities	6
C. Social Sciences	6
Introduction to Sociology	(3)
Introduction to Psychology	(3)
D. Natural Sciences and Mathematics	6
One college-level mathematics courses required	(3)
Other natural sciences/mathematics	(3)
E. General Education Electives	6
Intercultural Communications OR Race and Ethnic Relations	(3)
Other general education electives	(3)
II. Individualized Option:Social Services for Special Populations	21
A. Overview of Human Services or the Option	3
Introduction to Human Services Introduction to Mental Retardation Introduction to Social Work Orientation to Deafness Introduction to Social Welfare Introduction to Social Services Social Welfare: Programs, Practices Social Welfare/Social Work
B. Basic Philosophy, Theory and Concepts of the Option	9
Communication Disorders Exceptionality, Diversity andHuman Relations Deaf Languageand Culture Introduction to Special Education Human Services Delivery and Cultural Diversity Exceptional Child Human Servicesand Social Policy Etiology of Developmental Disabilities Child Welfare Services Social/Psy. Aspects Physical Disabilities Educational Psychology Rehabilitative and Psychological Services People with Disabilities Exceptional Persons
C. Applied Areas	6
Adapted Physical Education Education of the Exceptional Child Behavior Modification Education of Intellectually Handicapped Caring for Children w/Handicaps Adult Rehabilitative Audiology Career/Vocational Education Exceptional Child Physical Educationand Recreation with Health Special Populations Assessment Language Disorders Drug Use/Abuse Interpreting courses/ASL Signed Englishand Interpreting in Educational Setting Beginning Sign Language Testsand Measurement Community Mental Health Work with Parents of Exceptional Children
D. Associate Level Practicum	3
III. Free Electives	9
A. Computer Science OR Data Processing	(3)
B. Other free electives	(6)
Total	60

Note: Course approvals will be individualized to reflect the approved practicum setting and job responsibilities. This list of courses is offered as a guide. Other courses may be considered appropriate for the option.