Generalist Studies in Human Services, Associate in Applied Science

(Suggested Occupational Plan)

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
SCWK 1321Orientation to Social Services

3

DAAC 2354Dynamics of Group Counseling

3

DAAC 1311Counseling Theories

3

ENGL 1301Composition I

3

CMSW 1323The Exceptional Person

3

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
GERS 1301Introduction to Gerontology

3

DAAC 1417Basic Counseling Skills

4

PMHS 1166Practicum (or Field Experience) - Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

1

DAAC 1305Co-Occurring Disorders

3

Core Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy and Culture Core Elective

3

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
Elective Computer Elective

3

Core Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective

3

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
DAAC 1309Assessment of Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

3

CMSW 1341Behavioral Modification with Cognitive Disorders

3

TECA 1354Child Growth and Development

3

PMHS 2166Practicum (or Field Experience) - Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

1

Core Mathematics OR Life and Physical Sciences Core Elective

3

Fifth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
PMHS 2363Clinical - Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician (Capstone)

3

DAAC 2307Addicted Family Intervention

3

TECA 1303Family, School and the Community

3

SPCH 1311Introduction to Speech Communication

3

OR

SPCH 1315Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3

Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree: 60

Additional Information

Courses in bold type meet General Education requirements for Del Mar College Associate in Applied Science degrees.

Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective: PSYC 2301, SOCI 1301, SOCI 1306, SOCI 2301, or SOCI 2319.

Electives must be approved by your program advisor.