University of Maine at Augusta
A Member of the University of Maine System
Associate of Science - MENTAL HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
( 62 credit hours)
Name: ________________________ Soc Sec #: ________________________ Date: ________________________
This sheet is intended to be informational only.
Students must consult with an academic advisor prior to registration
In effect for students admitted to Fall 2008

BASIC SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
All required placement examinations and/or academic assessments must be completed prior to any course registration. To ensure that students have the best possible opportunity to succeed in their major, students testing into developmental coursework are advised to complete the recommended courses within the first semesters of attendance.
Please check the following boxes to determine if basic requirements have been met at the following levels. OXX stands for the course number. Please fill this in if course(s) are completed or required.
 
Recommended Course(s)

Completed  

Not Required  
 ENGLISH  OXX  _______  _______  _______  _______
 READING OXX _______  _______  _______  _______
 MATH  OXX     _______  _______  _______  _______
You must complete the following as requirements for your degree: All UMA students are required to take at least one writing intensive course. Writing intensive courses are marked with a W. Additional courses may also meet this requirement. Check with your academic advisor. 
 
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
  COMMUNICATION (3 credit hours)  Choose one of the following:
       _______________  COM 101: Public Speaking
       _______________  COM 102: Interpersonal Communications
       _______________  COM 104: Communication in Groups and Organizations
       _______________  COM 106: Oral Communication of Literature
  ENGLISH (3 credit hours)
       _______________  ENG 101: College Writing
  FINE ARTS (3 credit hours) Choose one of the following:
       _______________  ARH 105: History of Art and Architecture I
       _______________  ARH 106: History of Art and Architecture II
       _______________  ART 211: Art Theory
       _______________  DRA 101: Introduction to Theatre
       _______________  DRA 265: The American Movie
       _______________  DRA 280: Introduction to Films
       _______________  INT 129: Introduction to the Arts
       _______________  MUS 123: Understanding Music
       _______________  MUS 160: World Music
       _______________  MUS 180: Women and Music
       _______________  MUS 333: History and Literature of Music I
       _______________  MUS 334: History and Literature of Music II
  HUMANITIES (3 credit hours) Choose one of the following:
       _______________  ENG 102W: Introduction to Literature
       _______________  WST 101W: Introduction to Women's Studies
  MATHEMATICS (3 credit hours) 
       _______________  MAT 100: Mathematics and Its Applications or a higher level mathematics course.
  SCIENCE (4 credit hours) 
       _______________  XXX xxx: any laboratory science course 
  SOCIAL SCIENCE (12 credit hours) 
       _______________  PSY 100: Introduction to Psychology
       _______________  PSY 308: Human Development
       _______________  SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology
       _______________  SOC 201: Social Problems OR HUS 134: Cultural Competence in the Helping Profession
PROGRAM MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
  MENTAL HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES (28 credit hours)
       _______________  HUS 101: Introduction to Social Service Systems
      _______________  PSY 330: Interviewing and Counseling
       _______________  COL 214: Professionalism in the Workplace
       _______________  HUS 204: Practicum , should be taken during the last semester of course work
and choose one of the following concentrations:
      _______________  PSY 218: Community Mental Health Care
      _______________  HUS 220: Child Mental Health
and choose one of the following concentrations:
      _______________  PSY 220: Psychosocial Rehabilitation
       _______________  HUS 130: Developmental Disabilities
and choose one of the following concentrations:
      _______________  PSY 232: Crisis Counseling
      _______________  HUS 221: Adolescent Mental Health
and choose two of the following concentrations:
      _______________  HUS 125: Chemical Dependency
      _______________  HUS 160: Perspectives on Infants, Toddlers, and Young Children
       _______________  HUS 212: Case Management
       _______________  HUS 215: Introduction to Therapeutic Activities
      _______________  HUS 224: Fundamentals of Community Practice & Involvement
       _______________  HUS 233: Sexual Abuse and Trauma
        _______________  HUS 261: Early Childhood Curriculum
      _______________  HUS 326: Chemical Dependency Counseling OR SSC 331: Substance Abuse Counseling for Special Populations
      _______________  PSY 350: Mental Health and Aging
       _______________  SOC 305: Group Process
  GENERAL ELECTIVES (3 credit hours)
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Advising Notes: Confer with your advisor about certification for adult mental health services and children’s services.
APPROVED TO RECEIVE DEGREE:
 
 
 
 
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Students are encouraged to contact their faculty advisor and the Advising Center
for academic advising and support services throughout their stay at UMA.