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2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Human Services - Substance Abuse, A.A.


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The Associate of Arts degree in Human Services-Substance Abuse will provide students with principles, knowledge, and skills required to begin a career in the field of human services or substance abuse.  Students wishing to transfer to a baccalaureate granting institution and pursue a degree in Human Services or Substance Abuse are strongly encouraged to check with their advisor and coordinate their course work 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


General Education Requirements: 31 credits


Mathematics:


Laboratory Science:


Social/Behavioral Science:


Humanities:


Fine Arts:


Remaining Requirements:


Additional Social and Behavioral Science Requirement: 3 Credits


Choose one additional Social and Behavioral Science science course from the following:

Electives: 1-5 credits


Take 1-5 credits to meet program total of 60 credits.  Courses must be numbered 110 or higher. It is recommended that students take courses in Human Services, Sociology, Psychology, or Anthropology.

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.

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