2014-2015 Academic Catalog 
    
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2014-2015 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Family Support Studies - Associate in Applied Science-T Degree


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PGM Code – 434U 

Program Description Family Support Studies is a unique program at the college, which has received national recognition. Coursework provides education and training to students currently working or desiring to work with individuals and their families using family support practice and principles. The approach nurtures families’ healthy development by looking at families’ strengths, connecting families to community resources, and supporting and empowering parents to become advocates for their families.

This AAS-T degree is professional-technical degree with a core of general education courses commonly accepted in transfer. Professional-technical degrees are not designed for transfer to other colleges or universities. Several four-year colleges and universities have specific bachelor’s degree programs that accept the AAS-T degree: Evergreen State College, Antioch University, Seattle Pacific University, University of Phoenix, and City University.

Students seeking to transfer to degree programs other than those specifically designed for the AAS-T, should consider associate of arts or associate of science degrees, which are specifically designed for transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

Common Course Numbering Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

Credit/Grade Requirements The AAS-T degree is awarded upon completion of 90 credits as outlined. A minimum of 30 credits or one-third of the required credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Edmonds CC. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college level courses. Students who have completed core coursework for a human services or early childhood education degrees may only need to complete the 20 FSS credits specific to the Family Support AAS-T degree.

Transfer of Credit Non-family support studies credits will transfer from any accredited college to satisfy all non-family support studies requirements. To transfer non-family support studies credits, students must request an evaluation of their college transcripts through the Enrollment Services office. This should be done during the student’s first quarter at the college.

Cultural Diversity Requirement All students earning a degree or certificate of 45 credits or more must meet a cultural diversity (CD) requirement by taking at least five (5) credits of CD courses. To learn more, go to Academic Information – Cultural Diversity Requirement  in the online academic catalog.

Students are advised to

  • Consult with a Family Support Studies faculty adviser quarterly for course selection and completion of degree requirements and plan their schedule several quarters in advance (note: all decisions on selection of courses are ultimately the responsibility of the student),
  • Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning, and
  • Meet with an adviser of the college they plan to transfer to review specific admission requirements.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted online by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Note: Applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

College Resources
College Website | www.edcc.edu
How to Enroll | www.edcc.edu/es
Transfer Center | www.edcc.edu/transfer
College Bookstore | www.edcc.edu/bookstore
Advising Appointments | 425.640.1458

Advisers
The advisers for this program are
Karen Townsend | karen.townsend@edcc.edu | 425.640.1595
Christina Coiro | ccoiro@edcc.edu | 425.640.1981
Tui Lindsey | tui.lindsey@edcc.edu | 425.640.1633

Department website
Social and Human Services | www.edcc.edu/shs
Family Support Services | www.edcc.edu/fss

Advising Note This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds CC certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

General Education Requirements (18-19 credits)


Communication Skills (10 credits)


OUTCOME: Write in clear, effective ways, adapted to audience, context, and purpose.  

Quantitative Skills (5 credits)


OUTCOME: Apply mathematical, quantitative, or symbolic models to solve problems, draw inferences, or support conclusions appropriate to an individual discipline.  

Cultural Diversity Requirement


____Cultural Diversity Requirement met

Human Relations Requirement (3-4 credits)


OUTCOME: Identify and explain how to apply the skills needed to maintain effective working relationships in multicultural settings.

Distribution Requirements (10 credits)


OUTCOMES:

  • Humanities: Use humanities-based methods to reason, communicate, make meaning, solve problems, and/or create or perform cultural works for diverse audiences and purposes.
  • Natural Sciences and Mathematics: Use scientific and mathematical methods, modes of inquiry, and terminology to demonstrate knowledge, comprehension, and application of science concepts and insights.
  • Social Sciences: Use social science theories and methods to reason, communicate, apply insights, solve problems, and to develop a critical understanding of the diversity and interdependence of peoples and cultures.

Note: Ten (10) credits in social science, humanities, or science are required and may be selected from generally accepted transfer courses. To view course choices, see

  1. Course List - Humanities Distribution Courses ,
  2. Course List - Natural Sciences and Mathematics Distribution Courses , or
  3. Course List - Social Sciences Distribution Courses 
     

Program Requirements (minimum of 29 credits)


OUTCOMES:

  • Apply the principles of family support and demonstrate best practices in human services, education, or prevention program settings.
  • Demonstrate ability to effectively work with individuals using communication skills, group interaction, problem solving, and ethical procedures.
  • Identify local, regional, and state services that are available to families and individuals.
  • Apply knowledge of community collaborations and identify barriers to services.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills and techniques, including empowering others to become natural leaders in the community.
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of family systems and governmental, social, and political systems that affect families.

Note: 30 credits must be earned from courses listed below. Credits will transfer as required and elective courses.

Career Management (7 credits)


OUTCOME: Demonstrate the ability to research employment opportunities, prepare an effective employment package, and present oneself positively in a job interview.

Program Electives (to complete 90 credits)


May be selected from the list below to complete 90 credits required for degree.
Parent Mentor classes have been approved as substitutions where indicated.
Courses marked with (+) are IBEST / Parent Mentor courses - permission is required to enroll.

Course Notes


* This group of five courses (ACD 140, FSS 195, FSS 215, SHS 117, and SHS 200) also meets the requirements for the Prevention Specialist Certificate of Completion, which covers the educational component of the state of Washington’s Associate Prevention Professional (APP) credential.

Signatures


 


Dean’s Signature and Date Adviser’s Signature and Date
Eff: summer 2014  |  Rev: 05/14  

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