Associate of Science in Human Services

Associate of Science

Begin or advance your educational career in the Health or Social Services area with Cornerstone University’s accelerated Associate of Science in Human Services (ASHS) degree.
The ASHS degree is a 62 credit-hour, undergraduate program designed to teach students how to meet human needs through interdisciplinary knowledge, focusing on prevention as well as remediation of problems and maintaining a commitment to improving the overall quality of life of service populations.

Admission Requirements

  • A completed application and a $40 application fee (non-refundable)
  • Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and a copy of official military transcripts, if applicable
  • Graduation from high school or successful completion of GED
  • A minimum of two years full-time work experience since high school
  • Students whose primary language is not English must achieve a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based test), 213 (computer-based test) or 79-80 (Internet-based test)
  • A minimum of 20 semester hours of transferable, college-level credit from accredited colleges/universities for the Step II program.

Courses

Step I

Course

IDS-100 Foundations of Inquiry
ENG-118 Introduction to Writing and Research
COM-111 Foundations of Speech Communication                     
SOC-101 Introduction to Human Services
REL-102 Christian Foundations
SOC-111 Introduction to Sociology
PSY-111 General Psychology
HIS-115 American Studies
SOC-201 Intercultural Relations
PHI-211 Philosophy in Culture
Total Credits and Weeks

Credits    

2
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
30 

Weeks

5
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
53 

Step II

Course

MGT-233 Leadership Skills
KIN-100 Foundations of Wellness
ENG-223 Introduction to Literature
REL-232 Gospel Literature
MAT-120 Contemporary Math
PSY-221 Interviewing and Counseling
FAR-211 Introduction to Fine Arts
REL-231 Mosaic Literature
SOC-211 Current Social Issues
SCI-119 Contemporary Issues in Science and Technology       
SCO-229 Field Experience/Applied Project
Total Credits and Weeks

Credits 

3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
32

Weeks

6
4
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
6
6
59 

 

Field Experience Requirements

 Part of SOC-229 requirements is to complete field experience hours. These hours can be started at any part of your ASHS program.

Associate of Science in Human Services