Riverland’s Associate of Science in Human Services prepares students for direct-care roles in social and community support. The program combines classroom learning with hands-on internships, building skills in ethical decision-making, communication, and clinical support. With a transfer option to The College of St. Scholastica and growing job demand, graduates are ready to enter the field or pursue further education.
Location:
Albert Lea, Austin, Owatonna, Online Course(s)
Program Starts:
Fall, Spring Course Plan:
Four Semesters Faculty: Suzette Overby | 507-433-0537 | Suzette.Overby@riverland.edu Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
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Goal 5 - History and the Social & Behavioral Sciences
6 CR
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Goal 3 - Natural Sciences
3 CR
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MnTC/General Education Any MnTC Transfer Curriculum course chosen from Goals 3, 4, 5, and 6
7 CR
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Physical Education
1 CR
Required Core Courses (14 credits)
HSER1100
Introduction to Social Work and Human Services
3 CR
HSER1101
Human Services - Field Experience I
2 CR
HSER1102
Introduction to Counseling
2 CR
HSER1103
Intervention and Treatment Approaches
2 CR
HSER1104
Human Services - Field Experience II
1 CR
HSER1105
Introduction to Group Counseling
2 CR
HSER1112
Family Intervention and Assessment
3 CR
Required MnTC General Education Courses (15 credits)
ENGL1101
Composition I (Goal 1 & 2) or ENGL1102
3 CR
ENGL1105
Composition II: Research (Goal 1 & 2; Prereq ENGL1101)
3 CR
PSYC1250
Abnormal Psychology (Goal 5 & 7)
3 CR
SOCI2150
Sexuality and Relationships (Goal 5 & 7)
3 CR
SPCH1100
Fundamentals of Speech (Goal 1 & 9) (If transferring to a four year university, check with the program coordinator or advisor prior to registration.)
3 CR
HSER Electives (3 credits required)
HSER1107
Chemical Dependency and Family Systems
3 CR
HSER1109
Abuse: Causes, Effects, Intervention
1 CR
HSER1110
Special Topics
1 CR
HSER1210
Drug Education
2 CR
CCLS1000
First Year Experience
1 CR
Internship (8 credits required)
HSER2200
Internship I (Prerequisite HSER1102 for all internship levels) OR
4 CR
HSER2201
Internship II OR
4 CR
HSER2202
Internship III OR
8 CR
HSER2203
Internship IV - Internship in Chemical Dependency
8 CR
For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please
visit the
Human Services - Social Work
program page at riverland.edu.
