Human Services - Substance Abuse, A.A.

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The Associate of Arts degree is intended for transfer to a four-year baccalaureate granting institution. Those wishing to transfer to a baccalaureate granting institution and pursue a degree program in Human Services or Substance Abuse are strongly encouraged to check with their advisor and carefully coordinate their coursework at San Juan College with the requirements of the transfer institution. In general, however, it is suggested that students complete the New Mexico Transfer Module as outlined below.

Note: Student must earn a grade of ‘C’ or higher in all courses to obtain a Human Services-Substance Abuse A.A. degree.

SJC First Year Experience Requirement: 3 credits

FYEX-1110 First-Year Seminar 3

General Education Requirements: 31 credits

Gen Ed - Mathematics 3 cr.
Gen Ed - Lab Science 4 cr.
Gen Ed - Humanities 3 cr.
Gen Ed - Fine Arts 3 cr.
Gen Ed - Remaining Requirement 3 courses/9 cr.

Gen Ed - Communications

Gen Ed - Social/Behavioral Sciences

SOCI-1110 Introduction to Sociology 3

Core Course Requirements: 21 credits

Additional Science Requirement: 3-4 credits

Choose one additional science course from the following:

ANTH-1135 Introduction to Biological Anthropology 3
ANTH-1135L Intro to Biological Anthropology Lab 1
Astronomy 3 cr.
Biology 3 cr.
Chemistry 3 cr.
Computer Science (including applied courses) 3 cr.
Geology 3 cr.
Physics 3 cr.

Electives: 4-5 credits

Take 4-5 credits to meet program total of 60 credits. Courses must be numbered 110 or higher.

FYEX-1110 First-Year Seminar 3
Highly Recommended

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 60-64 credits

Suggested Course Sequence Full-time Students:

Students who for any reason are unable to follow the suggested course sequence should contact an academic advisor for help with adjustments.

Fall 1