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Student Fieldwork Manual

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You are entering an exciting part of your academic work that will offer many opportunities toward a rewarding career in human services. Your field placement (HUS 115, HUS 210, HUS 217, HUS 275) will provide an opportunity for you to put human service theories, techniques, and skills into practice. This should be a wonderful educational opportunity that results in increased knowledge, practical experience, and employment opportunities. Enjoy this learning experience!

Please read this manual carefully. All of the information about the fieldwork program and its requirements are contained in this manual. Prior to starting any fieldwork placement, all students must complete the Field Placement application and discuss field placement options with Beth Potter, fieldwork coordinator. Should you have any questions or concerns about your fieldwork, please contact your instructor or Beth Potter as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth H. Appel, LCSW-C Nicole Williams, Ph. D.

Chair, Department of Health Fieldwork Coordinator

and Human Services 410-777-7085

410-777-7224 [email protected]

[email protected]

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Anne Arundel Community College

School of Health Professions, Wellness and Physical Education

HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Human Services Program Mission Statement

The Human Services program’s mission is to provide students with an intellectual and

supportive atmosphere for personal examination and growth in order to graduate and work as human service paraprofessionals. The program supports the college’s mission by fostering excellence in learning and teaching.

The Human Services program’s mission is accomplished through the following objectives:

• Develop, within students, a repertoire of basic interpersonal skills which enable them to

work effectively with individuals and groups.

• Provide students with marketable job skills in the human service profession.

• Prepare students for work in a variety of human service settings.

• Enable students to work as human service generalists.

• Graduate human service paraprofessionals who have a deep awareness of themselves

and of their impact on others.

• Graduate students who possess the knowledge and skills to practice effectively and

ethically.

• Encourage students to continue their education, both formally and informally.

The following are the Human Services program’s competencies that serve as the foundation of the Human Services program’s curriculum. The program is designed to have a lecture course as a co-requisite for each fieldwork course (except HUS 275). This allows the student to integrate the competencies with real experiences in the field.

• Techniques of interviewing and assessment:

HUS 114/115: Beginning Counseling and Assessment and Fieldwork

• Group skills and group methodology:

HUS 141: Group Dynamics

• Individual counseling techniques:

• Behavioral intervention techniques:

HUS 216/217: Theories of Counseling and Fieldwork

• Communication and interpersonal skills:

• Understanding of family dynamics:

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• Identification with attitudes, values and behaviors of human service workers: HUS 100: Introduction to Human Services

HUS 101: Human Service Ethics in Practice

• Problem identification and problem solving:

HUS 100: Introduction to Human Services HUS 101: Human Service Ethics in Practice

• Crisis counseling techniques:

HUS 210/211: Crisis Intervention Counseling and Fieldwork

• Ethical standards and dilemmas:

• Self-awareness and growth:

HUS 101: Human Service Ethics in Practice HUS 114: Beginning Counseling and Assessment

The program philosophy for training students is based upon the generalist concept. The values and attitudes that prepare generalist human service workers are:

• To train entry-level paraprofessionals to serve as part of an interdisciplinary team.

• _{To attain competence in communication skills.}

• To understand that individuals are unique with the inherent capacity to grow.

• _{To acknowledge that individuals have the right to self-determination.}

• To understand that all individuals have worth and dignity and deserve respect.

• _{To encourage life-long learning.}

• To develop human serviceskills through fieldwork and assessment and intervention

skills, based on a strength and person-in-environment approach.

• _{To develop cultural competence.}

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Human Services Field Placement Application Student’s Name:

Semester:

How do I get a field placement?

1. Read, complete and sign this application.

2. Obtain your criminal background check through Pre-Check (www.precheck.com) and

print out confirmation receipt

3. Complete Student Personal Profile

4. Call Fieldwork Coordinator Nicole Williams, at 410-777-7085 or email her at

[email protected] to make an appointment.

5. Bring to your appointment: the fieldwork application, confirmation receipt for background

check, and student profile.

6. Email Nicole Williams to inform her of the outcome of your interview.

Documentation Checklist

Please Note: Documentation Checklist will be completed by Fieldwork Coordinator 1. Application completed and signed Yes

2. Confirmation receipt for background check Yes 3. Student Profile completed Yes Agency student assigned to: ___________________________________

Frequently Asked Questions:

QUESTION: I know where I want to do my fieldwork. Can I call the agency? ANSWER: No, all students must meet with the Fieldwork Coordinator prior

to calling any agency. The school has pre-approved sites that meet specific standards for students. If you have a contact person at an agency, feel free to give that information to the fieldwork

coordinator for a future field site.

QUESTION: I am really busy; can I just email the Fieldwork Coordinator? ANSWER: No. We prefer you meet with the Fieldwork Coordinator to

ensure a good match for your field placement. Call or email the Fieldwork Coordinator to work out a meeting time that works for both of you.

QUESTION: Can I get paid for my fieldwork? ANSWER: No, all fieldwork is unpaid work.

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Human Services Field Placement Application

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK

All health professions students who are offered clinical placement (fieldwork) are required to submit to a complete criminal background check. All student applicants final acceptance in the fieldwork program shall be contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. All fieldwork/agency placements are conditional and contingent on submission of a criminal background check from Pre-Check that results in a satisfactory report. A separate criminal background check may be required by a fieldwork/clinical site prior to placement. If a student is denied from a fieldwork/clinical site, due to a background check result, which is required to meet program competencies, the student will be dismissed from the fieldwork program. Criminal Background checks do not assure eligibility for specific clinical site placement, program completion, and/or eligibility to sit for professional licensure/board examinations.

Students are reminded that licensing boards for certain health care occupations and

professions may deny, suspend, or revoke a license or may deny the individual the opportunity to sit for an examination even if the individual has completed all program course work, if it is determined that an applicant has a criminal history or is convicted or pleads guilty or nolo contendre to a felony or other serious crime. Successful completion of a health professions program of study at Anne Arundel Community College does not guarantee licensure, the opportunity to sit for a licensure examination, certification or employment in the relevant health care occupation.

Students may be automatically denied admission, or if enrolled, dismissed from the fieldwork program, if they have not been truthful or have provided inaccurate information in the

application.

Students who have concerns are encouraged to contact the School of Health Professions

Admissions office at [email protected]

I sign below verifying that I have been given a copy of the School of Health Professions, Wellness, and Physical Education’s policy on criminal background checks.

Please Note: AACC will only accept background criminal checks performed by PreCheck. Criminal background checks through PreCheck are completed online and the cost is $48.50. Please do not do the criminal background check prior to being instructed to do so. The instructions will be given out at the program orientation seminars, and for selective programs, information will be also given in your acceptance letters.

Student Signature and Date

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Human Services Field Placement Application

Student’s Name:

Address: City: Zip Code:

Home Phone: (____) Other Phone: (____)

Email address:

What fieldwork/internship course will you be taking?

Have you completed other field placements in the Human Services Program? (check one)

 Yes  No

If yes, at what agency/agencies?

Identify the degree or certificate program you are enrolled in: (check one)

 Human Services Degree

 Law and Social Practice Option

 Human Services Certificate

 Direct Support Certificate

 Addiction Counseling Degree

 Addiction Counseling Certificate

 Aging Studies/Gerontology Certificate

 Aging Studies/Gerontology Degree

 Home Health Caregiver Certificate

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What geographic location would you prefer?

What type of agency or population do you want to work with?

Are you available to work: day________ evening ________ weekends______

READ AND SIGN BELOW:

I understand and agree that I am responsible for calling and scheduling an interview at the agency in which the Fieldwork Coordinator and I discuss. I agree to only call the agency in which the Fieldwork Coordinator and I discuss. If I cannot make the interview, I agree to call the agency and cancel the appointment, as well as notify the Fieldwork Coordinator. Additionally, I understand all student applicants final acceptance in the fieldwork program shall be contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

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Important Information

1. Please note that some agencies require students to obtain proof of recent inoculations. Inoculation records can be obtained through the student’s primary care physician. If a student’s inoculations are not current, the student will need to go to his/her primary care physician, the local health department, or Anne Arundel Community College Health Services to obtain inoculations. Inoculations may include: TB test/chest x-ray, Hepatitis B Vaccine (3 shot hepatitis-B), MMR immunizations, physician documentation of positive chicken pox disease, or blood test results that show immunity, etc. Please note that failure to obtain inoculations or proof of inoculations in a timely manner will prevent the student from starting his/her internship.

2. The following agencies will require students to obtain inoculations:

a. Anne Arundel Medical Center

• Varicella, MMR, and Hep B and 2 negative TB tests

b. Pathways

• Varicella, MMR, and Hep B and 2 negative TB tests

c. Arundel Lodge

• TB test

d. New Life Addictions Center

• TB test

e. Second Genesis

1. TB test

2. Drug test (will be given by agency)

f. Baltimore Washington Hospital

1. A complete Hepatitis B vaccination series (series of three or waiver) 2. Annual TB screening

3. MMR vaccination(s) or positive titer(s) 4. Varicella vaccination or a Varicella titer

3. Please note that some agencies require their own criminal background check. Failure to obtain criminal background check in a timely manner will prevent the student from starting fieldwork. Agencies that require an additional background check will give students, the necessary information in order to obtain the agency criminal background check.

4. The following agencies will require students to obtain an additional background check: a. Department of Juvenile Justice

b. Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services c. AA Co. Head Start

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H U M A N S E R V I C E S

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:

30 credits

CREDITS General Course Requirements

PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology . . . .3 SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology . . . .3

Human Services Core Course Requirements

HUS 101 Human Service Ethics in Practice . . . .3 HUS 114 Beginning Counseling and Assessment Techniques . . . .3 HUS 115 Fieldwork: Beginning Counseling

and Assessment Techniques . . . .3 HUS 141 Group Dynamics . . . .3 HUS 210-HUS 211 Fieldwork: Crisis Intervention and

Counseling; Crisis Intervention and Counseling

ORHUS 216-HUS 217 Theories of Counseling; Fieldwork:

Theories of Counseling. . . .6 Electives approval of adviser . . . .6

HUMAN SERVICES

CERTIFICATE

DR. THOMAS E. FLORESTANOSR. ALLIED HEALTH AND

PUBLICSERVICESBUILDING, ROOM306, 410-777-7310

This program of study is designated as a Health Manpower Shortage Program; therefore, some residents of Maryland (see page 26) enrolled in this program of study on the first day of the term may be eligible for in-county tuition rates for courses required for program completion.

Award: Certificate (code CRT.HUS.HUS) Total Credit Hours: 30 credit hours.

Estimated Minimum Cost: $2,960. Tuition and fees are subject to

change. For cost details see page 27.

Purpose: To give employees and volunteers associated with helping

agencies knowledge and upgrading of skills in the human services area. This certificate is also appropriate for students to test their interest in the field before committing to a degree program. Students may subsequently apply these credits toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in human services.

RANGE OF OCCUPATIONS

• Geriatrics worker

• House parent in group home • Personnel assistant • Public housing counselor

• Worker with developmentally disabled

Occupations can be explored further through the virtual Careers Center atwww.aacc.edu/careers

Entrance Requirements

1. Attendance at program orientation seminar. Call410-777-7318

for schedule. Detailed information regarding program, profession, and academic requirements will be discussed. For online orientation schedule, go to

www.aacc.edu/healthprofessions/orientations

2. Eligibility for ENG 111, ENG 115 or ENG 121 (see pages 299-300).

Program Requirements: Students must earn a grade of C or better

in all human services and fieldwork courses.

Award Requirements: Students apply to the Records and

Registration office for the certificate after they complete the program requirements.

Criminal Background Check: This program requires a criminal

back-ground check. For complete details, see page 15.

Related Educational Opportunities: Additional courses, credentials

and/or certifications may be available through the AACC School of Continuing and Professional Studies. Visitwww.aacc.edu/coned for

more information.

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Human Services Program Sequence

CREDITS FIRST YEAR — TERM 1

ENGLISH . . . 3-6 ENG 111 and ENG 112 Composition and Introduction to Literature 1, 2 OR ENG 115 and ENG 116 Composition and Introduction to Literature for

Non-native Speakers 1, 2 OR ENG 121 Composition and Literature

Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the college English composition general education requirements. Students who take ENG 121 and not ENG 111-112 may need to take an additional elective course to ensure that they complete a minimum of 60 credits which are required for the award of an associate degree. These credit hours must be cho-sen with the approval of the department chair or program coordinator.

HUS 100 Introduction to Human Services . . . .3

HUS 101 Human Service Ethics in Practice . . . .3

PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology . . . .3

SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology . . . .3

Total credit hours 15-18 FIRST YEAR — TERM 2 COM 111 Fundamentals of Oral Communication ORCOM 116 Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers ORCOM 131 Oral Interpretation . . . .3

ENGLISH . . . .0-3 See first year — term 1. HUS 114 Beginning Counseling and Assessment Techniques . . . .3

HUS 115 Fieldwork: Beginning Counseling and Assessment Techniques. . . .3

HUS 141 Group Dynamics . . . .3

Total credit hours 12-15 SECOND YEAR — TERM 1 BIO 101 Fundamentals of Biology ORBIO 230 Structure and Function of the Human Body . . . .4

HUS 210 Fieldwork: Crisis Intervention and Counseling . . . .3

HUS 211 Crisis Intervention and Counseling . . . .3

HUS 210 corequisite waived for HUS 211 for the Law and Social Practice Option. MATHEMATICS . . . .3-4 General education requirement, see page 249. If planning to transfer to the University of Maryland Baltimore County social work program you should take MAT 135. Total credit hours 16-17 SECOND YEAR — TERM 2 COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY . . . .3-4 General education requirement, see page 248. HEALTH/FITNESS/WELLNESS . . . .3

General education requirement, see page 249. HUS 216 Theories of Counseling . . . .3

HUS 217 Fieldwork: Theories of Counseling . . . .3

PSY 214 Introduction to Abnormal Psychology . . . .3

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HUMAN SERVICES

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

PUBLICSERVICESBUILDING, ROOM306, 410-777-7310 WWW.AACC.EDU/HUMANSERVICES

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.

(code AAS.HUS.HUS)

Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 60 credit hours.

Purpose: To train graduates to work as human services generalists

in a variety of entry-level positions in mental health, social work, human services administration, addictions and other human ser-vices occupations. Graduates can transfer to the School of Social Work at University of Maryland Baltimore County or can transfer to the University of Baltimore, which offers a bachelor of arts degree in Human Services Administration.

• Child care worker • Counselor aide • Geriatrics worker

• Health department worker • Human services worker

• Juvenile services probation worker • Mental health associate

• Substance abuse counselor

1. Attendance at a program orientation seminar. Call 410-777-7318 for schedule. Detailed information regarding program,

profession and academic requirements will be discussed. For online orientation schedule, go to

Program Requirements: Students are strongly encouraged to start

in the fall term and follow the prescribed program in order to finish in two years. Students must maintain a grade of C or better in all human services and fieldwork courses. They also must perform sat-isfactorily in the fieldwork area in order to graduate. Three fieldwork courses include 100 clinical (unpaid) hours within each term.

Degree Requirements: Refer to the general education degree

requirements section on pages 247-252 of this catalog to ensure that diversity and computing and information technology competen-cy and general education degree requirements are included in your course selections.

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Transfer Agreements: Agreements may exist for this program of

study. To access agreements, go towww.aacc.edu/transfer and

then click on “Articulations.”

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H U M A N S E R V I C E S

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

22-27 credits

An approved list of general education courses can be found on pages 247-250 of the catalog. Choose general education courses from the following topics:

CREDITS ENGLISH . . . 3-6

ENG 111 and ENG 112 Composition and Introduction to Literature 1, 2 OR ENG 115 and ENG 116 Composition and Introduction to Literature for

Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the college English composition general education requirements. A minimum of 61 credits is required for a degree.

ARTS and HUMANITIES . . . .3

COM 111 Fundamentals of Oral Communication OR COM 116 Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers OR COM 131 Oral Interpretation BIOLOGICAL and PHYSICAL SCIENCES . . . .4

BIO 101 Fundamentals of Biology OR BIO 230 Structure and Function of the Human Body COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY . . . .3-4 HEALTH/FITNESS/WELLNESS . . . .3

MATHEMATICS . . . .3-4 SOCIAL and BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES . . . .3

SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

36 credits CREDITS CJS 111 Introduction to Criminal Justice . . . 3

HUS 101 Human Service Ethics in Practice . . . .3

HUS 114 Beginning Counseling and Assessment Techniques . . . .3

HUS 211 Crisis Intervention and Counseling . . . .3

HUS 210 corequisite waived for HUS 211 for the Law and Social Practice option. HUS 275 Human Services Practicum 1 . . . .3

LGS 275 Paralegal Internship . . . .3

Elective (sociology) . . . .3

Choosen from HUS 228 or 122 or SOC 122 or SOC 132 or SOC 210 or SOC 224. Elective (criminal justice/paralegal studies) . . . .3

Choosen from CJS 113 or CJS 217 or CJS 229 or CJS 271 or HUS 228 or LGS 240 or LGS 241 or LGS 270.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

COMPUTER COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT

Computer technology general education requirement satisfies the computer competency requirement.

DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT

Satisfied by SOC 111 requirement.

LAW AND SOCIAL PRACTICE OPTION

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

(code AAS.HUS.LAW-SOC)

Purpose: To train graduates to work as human services generalists

in a variety of entry-level positions in corrections, juvenile services, rehabilitation counseling, mental health, social work, addictions and other human services occupations. Graduates can transfer to four-year institutions to further their education in areas such as social work, counseling and various legal programs.

RANGE OF OCCUPATIONS • Corrections • Counseling/therapy • Juvenile services • Mental health • Probation • Rehabilitation counseling • Social services • Social work • Victim advocate

profession, and academic requirements will be discussed. For online orientation schedule, go to

Program Requirements: Human Services students must earn a

grade of C or better in all human services and fieldwork courses. They also must perform satisfactorily in the fieldwork area in order to graduate. Students are required to complete fieldwork hours in each of the following courses: HUS 115, HUS 275 and CJS 275.

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CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:

30 credits

CREDITS

HUS 101 Human Service Ethics in Practice . . . 3

HUS 114 Beginning Counseling and Assessment . . . .3

HUS 115 Fieldwork: Beginning Counseling and Assessment . . . .3

HUS 120 Developmental Disabilities 1 . . . .3

HUS 122 Developmental Disabilities 2 . . . .3

HUS 216 Theories of Counseling . . . .3

SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology . . . .3

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DIRECT SUPPORT OPTION

CERTIFICATE

Award: Certificate (code CRT.HUS.DIRSUP) Total Credit Hours: 30 credit hours

Purpose: For students preparing for entry-level human services jobs

in the fields of mental retardation and developmental disabilities. To enhance the skills and communication among direct support employees already working with people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. Students gain knowledge and skills in competencies associated with the National Community Support Skill Standards, such as client empowerment, assessment, advocacy, interpersonal relations, problem solving, written and oral communi-cation, and supportive counseling methods.

• Residential counselor • Case manager • Program assistant • Group home manager • Job coach

for schedule. Detailed information regarding program, profession, and academic requirements will be discussed. For online orientation schedule, go to

in all human services and fieldwork courses.

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CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:

24 credits

CREDITS HUS 101 Human Service Ethics in Practice . . . 3 HUS 102 Physiological Aspects of Chemical Dependence . . . .3 HUS 114 Beginning Counseling and Assessment Techniques . . . .3 HUS 115 Fieldwork: Beginning Counseling and

Assessment Techniques. . . .3 HUS 130 Introduction to Family Counseling . . . .3 HUS 140 Topics in Alcohol and Drug Counseling:

Co-occurring Disorders. . . .3 HUS 141 Group Dynamics . . . .3 HUS 200 Addiction Treatment Delivery . . . .3

ADDICTION COUNSELING

CERTIFICATE

Award: Certificate (code CRT.HUS.ADD-CNSL) Total Credit Hours: 24 credit hours.

Purpose: Prepares students for careers in addiction counseling and

enhances knowledge and skills of those already working in the field. Skills include individual, family and group counseling techniques, as well as assessment, treatment planning, prevention, and other topics related to addiction. Coursework includes 100 hours of clini-cal fieldwork. The certificate provides the necessary academic coursework to attain certification as a certified supervised coun-selor-alcohol and drug (CSC-AD) by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors. Students should contact the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors for all licensure and certification requirements at 410-764-4732 or

http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/bopc/ for requirements.

• Addiction counselor

profession, and academic requirements will be discussed. Prior to registering for fieldwork, students must meet with the Human Services Department Fieldwork Coordinator. For online orientation schedule, go to

in all human services courses. 100 hours of unpaid clinical field-work in a community addiction agency is required in order to com-plete the program. Prior to enrolling in a fieldwork course, students must successfully complete HUS 101: Human Service Ethics in Practice with a grade of C or better, and meet with the Human Services Department Fieldwork Coordinator.

and/or certifications may be available through the AACC School of

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H U M A N S E R V I C E S

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

22-27 credits

ARTS and HUMANITIES . . . .3

BIOLOGICAL and PHYSICAL SCIENCES . . . .4

BIO 101 Fundamentals of Biology OR BIO 230 Structure and Function of the Human Body COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY . . . .3-4 HEALTH/FITNESS/WELLNESS . . . .3

MATHEMATICS . . . .3-4 SOCIAL and BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES . . . .3

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

39 credits CREDITS HUS 101 Human Service Ethics in Practice . . . 3

HUS 102 Physiological Aspects of Chemical Dependence . . . .3

HUS 114 Beginning Counseling and Assessment Techniques . . . .3

HUS 130 Introduction to Family Counseling . . . .3

HUS 140 Topics in Alcohol and Drug Counseling: Co-occurring Disorders. . . .3

HUS 200 Addiction Treatment Delivery . . . .3

HUS 216 Theories of Counseling . . . .3

Electives . . . .3

Choosen from HUS 211 or HUS/CJS228 or CJS 229 or CJS 231 or CJS 233 or SOC 132.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

ADDICTION COUNSELING

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

PUBLICSERVICESBUILDING, ROOM306, 410-777-7310 WWW.AACC.EDU/HUMANSERVICES

(code AAS.HUS.ADD-CNSL)

Purpose: Prepares students for careers in addiction counseling and

enhances knowledge and skills of those already working in the field. Skills include individual, family and group counseling techniques, as well as assessment, treatment planning, prevention, and other topics related to addiction. Coursework includes 200 hours of clini-cal fieldwork. The degree provides the necessary academic course-work to attain certification as a certified supervised counselor-alco-hol and drug (CSC-AD) by the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors. Students should contact the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors for all licensure and certification require-ments at 410-764-4732 or http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/bopc/ for requirements.

• Addiction counselor

profession and academic requirements will be discussed. For online orientation schedule, go to

in all human services courses. 200 hours of unpaid clinical field-work in a community addiction agency is required in order to com-plete the program. Prior to enrolling in a fieldwork course, students must successfully complete HUS 101: Human Service Ethics in Practice with a grade of C or better and meet with the Human Services Department Fieldwork Coordinator.

requirements section on pages 247-252 to ensure that diversity and computing and information technology competency and general edu-cation degree requirements are included in your course selections.

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A G I N G S T U D I E S

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:

24-25 credits

CREDITS BIO 152 Biology of Aging

ORBIO 135 Principles of Nutrition

ORBIO 136 Principles of Nutrition and Laboratory . . . .3-4 BPA 142 Principles of Management

ORBPA 211 Principles of Accounting 1 . . . .3 HUS 101 Human Service Ethics in Practice . . . .3 HUS 114 Beginning Counseling and Assessment Techniques. . . .3 HUS 115 Fieldwork: Beginning Counseling and

Assessment Techniques. . . .3 PSY 151 Psychology of Aging . . . .3 SOC 150 Introduction to Aging Studies . . . .3 Elective (arts and humanities or social and behavioral sciences) . .3

AGING STUDIES

CERTIFICATE

PUBLICSERVICESBUILDING, ROOM306, 410-777-7310 WWW.AACC.EDU/AGINGSTUDIES

Award: Certificate (code CRT.HUS.AGING)

Purpose: With projected growth of the older adult population, the

need increases for employees of agencies and institutions serving older adults to be educated on the social, biological and psychologi-cal aspects of the lives of the clients they serve and patients for whom they care. These courses provide a basic knowledge of the social, biological and psychological aspects of aging and aging pop-ulations. They also provide the fundamentals for continuing in aging studies. Course of study options are provided to allow for specializa-tion in student’s field of interest.

The general studies option is appropriate for anyone working with older adults; the human services option is geared to those with a specific interest in social work and counseling.

Occupational Goal: Jobs in agencies or businesses providing

servic-es or products to older adults such as those in health, mental health, counseling assistant, nutrition, housing and case manage-ment. Students should choose the course option most appropriate to their field or occupation.

for schedule. Detailed information regarding program, profession and academic requirements will be discussed. For online orientation schedule, go to

Program Requirements: Students must maintain a grade of C or

better in all human services and fieldwork courses. They also must perform satisfactorily in the appropriate fieldwork area in order to graduate.

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CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:

20 credits

CREDITS FIRST TERM

HUS 151 Psychology of Aging . . . 3 SOC 150 Introduction to Aging Studies . . . .3

SECOND TERM

HUS 152 Biology of Aging . . . .3 NUR 101 Geriatric Nursing Assistant . . . .5

THIRD TERM

HUS 275 Human Services Practicum 1 . . . .3 NUR 104 In Home Aide . . . .3

HOME HEALTH CAREGIVER OPTION

CERTIFICATE

PUBLICSERVICESBUILDING, ROOM306, 410-777-7310 WWW.AACC.EDU/AGINGSTUDIES

Award: Certificate (code CRT.HUS.HOME-CARE) Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 20 credit hours.

Purpose: According to the United States Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of caregivers, also known as personal and home care aides, is projected to grow much faster than average for all occupations through the year 2014. “The number of elderly people, an age group characterized by mounting health prob-lems and requiring some assistance with daily activities, is project-ed to rise substantially.” (www.bls.gov/oco)

Caring for the family as well as the patient is an integral part of any healthcare setting. This is particularly important in the home setting as the family and/or professional caregiver. Students will learn the importance of maintaining effective communication with the family in order to identify mutual goals and facilitate positive outcomes.

These courses will provide knowledge of the social, biological, and psychological aspects of aging and aging populations. They will also provide students with the fundamentals for continuing in aging stud-ies if they so choose. Upon completion of the certificate, students may sit for their Geriatric Nursing Assistant Certificate through the Maryland Board of Nursing, work as a home and/or professional care-giver and/or transfer into the A.S. Degree in Aging Studies at AACC.

• Home Health Caregiver • Professional Health Caregiver • Geriatric Nursing Assistant

Entrance Requirements:

2. Eligibility for ENG 111, ENG 115 or ENG 121.

3. Completion of the college mathematics placement test. 4. Prior to registering for NUR 101, students must submit proof of

current certification in American Heart Association CPR and a com-plete health professions health examination record to FLRS 306. 5. Prior to enrolling in HUS 275, Human Services Practicum,

stu-dents must meet with the Human Services Department

Fieldwork Coordinator. This course requires 150 hours of unpaid clinical fieldwork in community.

Graduation Requirements: Students must earn a grade of C or

bet-ter in all human services courses.

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A G I N G S T U D I E S

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

31-36 credits

ARTS and HUMANITIES . . . .7 COM 141 Small Group Discussion

ARTS and HUMANITIES general education other than COM

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY . . . .3-4 BIOLOGICAL and PHYSICAL SCIENCES . . . .3-4

BIO 135 Principles of Nutrition

OR BIO 136 Principles of Nutrition and Laboratory OR BIO 230 Structure and Function of the Human Body

HEALTH/FITNESS/WELLNESS . . . .3

If transferring to UMBC, take HEA 100 or HEA 114.

MATHEMATICS . . . .3 MAT 135 Elementary Statistics

SOCIAL and BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES . . . .6 PSY 111 Introduction to Psychology

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

27 credits

CREDITS BIO 152 Biology of Aging . . . 3 BPA 211 Principles of Accounting 1 . . . .3 BPA elective . . . .3

If transferring to UMBC, take BPA 142.

HUS 101 Human Service Ethics in Practice . . . .3 HUS 114 Beginning Counseling and Assessment Techniques . . . .3 HUS 115 Fieldwork: Beginning Counseling and

Assessment Techniques. . . .3 PSY 151 Psychology of Aging . . . .3 SOC 150 Introduction to Aging Studies . . . .3 Elective (arts and humanities or social and behavioral sciences) . .3

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

AGING STUDIES

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE

WWW.AACC.EDU/AGINGSTUDIES

Award: Associate of Science degree, A.S. (code AS.HUS.AGING) Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 60 credit hours.

Purpose: To train graduates to work in a variety of entry-level

posi-tions in services to older adults in social, medical and economic fields. Graduates can transfer to four-year institutions to further their education in areas such as gerontology, social work, counsel-ing, and various health programs.

RANGE OF OCCUPATIONS • Consultant • Health services • Social services • Corrections • Rehabilitation • Counseling/therapy • Mental health • Residential services

2. Eligibility for ENG 111, ENG 115 or ENG 121.

Program Requirements: Students must maintain a grade of C or

better in all human services and fieldwork courses. They also must perform satisfactorily in the appropriate fieldwork area in order to graduate.

study. To access agreements, go towww.aacc.edu/transfer and

then click on “Articulations.”

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Human Services Course Learning Objectives HUS 100: Introduction to Human Services

• Outline the evolution and development of human services professions and identify the

characteristics of “helpers” and the process of becoming a human services professional.

• Explore the historical and political roots of human services as well as current ideological

and political influences.

• Examine the role of social welfare policy in human services.

• Examine diversity and ethical practice in the helping process.

• Identify underlying philosophies, attitudes, values, and approaches ti understanding

human behavior and describe the helping process.

• Identify specific populations and practice areas in the field of human services: children,

adolescents, adults, elderly, child welfare, domestic violence, developmental disabilities, mental health, family services, substance abuse, etc.

• Examine the various roles of human services workers and identify the theoretical

perspectives and approaches that influence human services practice.

• Describe various human services delivery systems and compare models of human

services delivery.

• Illustrate aspects of appropriate case management services for children, adolescents,

adults, elderly, and other special needs populations.

• Explore becoming a human service professional.

• Identify human service ethics.

• Define ethics, morals, norms, and values.

• Describe the process of making an ethical decision and utilize the ethical decision model

in sample cases.

• Identify differing ethical violations and consequences.

• Describe the ethical and legal facets of human services.

• Define standard of care and core ethical issues.

• Describe the culturally competent worker.

• Prepare for practice in the human services field.

HUS 102: Physiological Aspects of Chemical Dependency

• Understand theoretical perspectives, and gain knowledge of the physiological effect of

drug abuse.

• Understand underlying philosophies, attitudes, and approaches to the discipline of drug

abuse/addiction.

• Explore concepts, research and addiction prevention techniques, as well as substantive

findings of drug abuse research.

• Explore, discuss, and exchange ideas on the cross-cultural and historical perspectives of

substances in American society

• Familiarize the student with different approaches to the study of drug addictions and

alcoholism, with regard to the family, and the workplace.

• Be able to pose questions in logical and unbiased terms, and be able to apply these

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HUS 114: Beginning Counseling and Assessment Techniques

• Identification and understanding of the roles and functions of professional and

paraprofessional persons working in human services agencies.

• Acquisition of theoretical knowledge of people, their needs, causation of need, and

delivery of service to meet needs.

• Development of observation, assessment, and counseling skills through the use of texts,

classroom discussion, and exercises.

• Development of basic practice skills in interviewing, assessment, and communication

within the human services profession.

HUS 115: Fieldwork Beginning Counseling and Assessment Techniques

• Develop a beginning understanding of the human service delivery processes and

experience the professional world of the human services.

• Develop basic practice skills for working within the human services profession.

• Develop basic practice skills in interviewing, assessment and communication within the

human services profession.

• Discuss fieldwork issues and experiences with peers.

• Promote in students some awareness of the ethical, legal and professional issues that

they may encounter in the helping process. HUS 120: Developmental Disabilities 1

• Demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of mental retardation in the

United States.

• Describe terminology, definitions, characteristics and degrees of mental retardation.

• Identify and exhibit an understanding of the biological and psychosocial causes of

mental retardation.

• Identify and differentiate characteristics associated with both mild and severe forms of

mental retardation

• Demonstrate knowledge of issues across the lifespan of persons with mental retardation.

• Demonstrate an understanding of educational, vocational, and career development

issues facing individuals with mental retardation.

• Demonstrate knowledge of individual rights and legal issues surrounding persons with

mental retardation and their treatment and care in society.

• Explain the impact an individual with mental retardation has on the family system

HUS 122: Developmental Disabilities 2

• Demonstrate an understanding of the etiology of developmental delays.

• Distinguish between normal development and developmental delays.

• Identify genetic and chromosomal birth anomalies and defects.

• Recognize prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal environmental factors in developmental

disabilities.

• Identify and describe pervasive developmental disorders, such as autism.

• Explain seizure disorders and their effects on humans.

• Explain the types and management of cerebral palsy.

• Identify appropriate services and intervention for individuals with developmental delays

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HUS 130: Introduction to Family Counseling

• Recognize the ethical and professional issues faced by family counselors

• Be aware of guidelines for multicultural practice in family counseling

• Understand the history of systemic family theory and its influence on current theories

• Understand and apply the major theoretical approaches to family counseling situations

• Understand the process of change within families

• Identify and understand the skills and practices of effective family counselor

HUS 131: Family Counseling Practicum

• Demonstrate an understanding of family involvement in addiction counseling

• Discuss chemical dependence in the family

• Describe family roles

• Demonstrate an understanding of the twelve core functions of addiction counseling

• Identify client services and resources related to chemical dependency

HUS 140: Topics in Alcohol and Drug Counseling: Co-occurring Disorders

• Acquaint self with diagnostic criteria for substance abuse and mental health disorders.

• Assess co-occurring disorders.

• Utilize treatment programs for persons with co-occurring disorders.

• Validate needs of special populations, such as women, adolescents, older adults, and

individuals involved with the criminal justice system.

• Engage in culturally sensitive counseling practices.

• Assist clients in obtaining community resources.

HUS 141: Group Dynamics

• Identify stages of group development and the behaviors that contribute to each stage.

• Identify and describe the procedures for forming groups

• Identify and understand the skills and practices of effective group leadership.

• Understand guidelines for multicultural practice.

• Understand the ethical and professional issues in group practice.

• Learn about specific types of groups.

HUS 210: Fieldwork Crisis Intervention and Counseling

• Provide students with the opportunity to practice their crisis intervention and counseling

skills with clients in a community agency setting.

• Discuss clinical experiences and professional concerns with peers.

• Apply professional ethics in all field placement interactions.

HUS 211: Crisis Intervention and Counseling

• Outline the major assumptions of crisis theory.

• Differentiate between developmental life crisis and situational life crisis.

• Explain both the first and second-order intervention models.

• Understand the five components of first-order interventions and the associated helper

behaviors.

• Explain the process of lethality assessment.

• Describe and demonstrate first-order intervention and lethality assessments in role play

situations relative to individuals in crisis.

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HUS 200: Addiction Treatment Delivery

• Conduct a screening.

• Complete an intake assessment.

• Practice crisis prevention and management.

• Conduct an assessment and know how to make a diagnosis of substance abuse and

co-occurring disorders.

• Prepare a treatment plan.

• Provide education and advocacy services to clients.

HUS 216: Theories in Counseling

• Communicate the importance of personal values, professionalism, ethics, and laws

related to counseling.

• Outline techniques and procedures of psychoanalytic therapy, person-centered therapy,

Gestalt therapy, behavior therapy,

• Become acquainted with major theorists associated with counseling modalities.

• Apply techniques and procedures of counseling therapies through case studies.

• Practice techniques and procedures of counseling through role-plays.

HUS 217: Theories of Counseling

• Demonstrate an understanding of family involvement in addiction counseling.

• Demonstrate an understanding of the twelve core functions of addiction counseling.

• Identify client services and resources related to client at field placement.

HUS 220: Addiction Treatment Delivery

• Conduct a screening.

• Complete an intake assessment.

• Conduct an assessment and know how to make a diagnosis of substance abuse and

co-occurring disorders.

• Prepare a treatment plan.

• Provide education and advocacy services to clients.

HUS 275: Human Services Practicum 1

• Participate effectively in an interview

• Prepare and accurate client record

• Successfully apply coursework to perform human services duties under the supervision

of an agency.

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FIELDWORK REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES for Fall 2008/Spring 2009 (HUS 115, 210, 217, 275)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBTAINING YOUR BACKGROUND CHECK FOR CLINICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

Anne Arundel Community College

The hospitals associated with our clinical education program require background checks on incoming students to insure the safety of the patients treated by students in the program. You will be required to order your background check in sufficient time for it to be reviewed by the hospital prior to starting your clinical rotation. A background check typically takes 3 normal business days to complete.

The background checks are conducted by PreCheck, Inc., a firm specializing in background checks for healthcare workers. Your order must be placed online through StudentCheck.

Go to www.mystudentcheck.com and select the name of the school, then select your

Program from the drop down menu.

Complete all required fields and hit Continue to enter your payment information. The payment can be made securely online with a credit or debit card. You can also pay by money order, but that will delay processing your background check until the money order is received by mail at the PreCheck office. Texas residents will pay $52.50 and New Mexico residents will pay

$52.02. Residents in all other states will pay $48.50. For your records, you will be provided a

receipt and confirmation page of your background check order placed through PreCheck, Inc. PreCheck will not use your information for any other purposes other than a background check. Your credit will not be investigated, and your name will not be given out to any businesses. If you need assistance, please contact PreCheck at [email protected].

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

• How long does the report take to complete? Most reports are completed within 3

business weekdays.

• Do I get a copy of the report? Yes. Log into www.mystudentcheck.com and click on

“here”, put in your SSN and DOB. If your application is complete, then you click on the application number to download and print a copy of your report. This feature is good for 90 days after submittal. After 90 days, you will be charged $14.95 for a copy of your report.

• Does PreCheck need every street address where I have lived over the past 7 years? No.

Just the city and state.

• I have been advised that I am being denied entry into the program because of

information on my report and that I should contact PreCheck. Where should I call? Call PreCheck’s Adverse Action hotline at 800-203-1654. Adverse Action is the procedure established by the Fair Credit Reporting Act that allows you to see the report and to dispute anything reported.

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What does the background check consist of?

• Criminal History Investigation (seven (7) years, unlimited counties)

• Sexual Offender Registry/ Predator Registry

• Social Security Number Verification

• Positive Identification National Locator with Previous Address

• Maiden/ AKA Name Search

• Medicare/ Medicaid Sanction Search, through National Healthcare Data Bank

Office of Inspector General (OIG) Search

General Services Administration (GSA) Search FDA Debarment Check

• National Wants and Warrants Submission

• Investigative Application Review (by Licensed Investigator)

• National Healthcare Data Bank (NHDB) Sanction Report

• Misconduct Registry Search

• Executive Order 13224 Terrorism Sanctions Regulations

• Professional License Verification

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

• How long does the report take to complete?

Most reports are completed with three business days.

• Do I receive a copy of the report?

No. Only the hospitals or school in the program have access to the reports. However, you can order a copy of your report for an additional fee at the time you place your order.

• Does PreCheck need every street address where I have lived over the past seven

years?

No. Just the city and state.

• I have been advised that I am being denied entry into the program because of

information on my report and that I should contact PreCheck. Where should I call?

Call PreCheck’s Adverse Action hotline at 800-203-1654. Adverse Action is the procedure established by the Fair Credit Reporting Act that allows you to see the report and to dispute anything reported.

• I have a criminal record. What should I do?

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• What does the background check consist of?

- Criminal History Investigation (seven years, unlimited counties) - Sexual Offender Registry/Predator Registry

- Social Security Number Verification

- Positive Identification National Locator with Previous Address - Maiden/AKA Name Search

- Medicare/Medicaid Sanction Search, through National Healthcare Data Bank

♦ Office of Inspector General (OIG) Search

♦ General Services Administration (GSA) Search

♦ FDA Debarment Check

- National Wants and Warrants Submission

- Investigative Application Review (by Licensed Investigator) - National Healthcare Data Bank (NHDB) Sanction Report - Misconduct Registry Search

- Executive Order 13224 Terrorism Sanctions Regulations - Professional License Verification

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FIELDWORK REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES (HUS 115, 210, 217, 275)

ANNE ARUNDEL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS, WELLNESS, AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT

HUMAN SERVICES FIELD PLACEMENT AGREEMENT

agrees to provide an internship opportunity

(Name of agency) PRINT

for during .

(Name of student) PRINT (Semester/year) PRINT

The field placement will consist of 100 hours (120 hours for HUS 275) to be completed by the last day of class for the semester (prior to final exams). It is expected that students will complete the hours over the course of the semester (i.e., completing 8-10 hours per week).

The agency agrees to:

• Orient the student to the agency’s function, mission, services, facilities, programs, population served, staff, policies and procedures, and where appropriate, provide training consistent with the agency’s goals and objectives.

• Provide at least one hour of face-to-face supervision per week. The student’s supervisor must

have at least an A.A. or an A.A.S. Degree. Additionally, the supervisor must not be a current student at Anne Arundel Community College. As part of this supervision, the

supervisor will provide performance feedback to the student on a regular basis.

• Provide the student with a written description of projected learning activities and goals. The student and the student’s supervisor will complete the Learning Activities Plan. Appropriate forms may be found in the Fieldwork Manual.

• Meet with the student and AACC faculty either separate or together, to discuss midterm

evaluation and provide an opportunity to discuss the student’s performance at least once during the semester.

• Complete the Student Field Placement Evaluation at mid-term and prior to the last day of class. Appropriate forms may be found in the Fieldwork Manual.

• Ensure the student has appropriate supervision at all times. Students are not to be left alone at agencies or left alone with clients.

• Provide adequate facilities for the student, including access to a telephone, necessary office supplies, etc. The student should have access to client and agency records relating to the student’s learning experience, except when HIPAA regulations prohibit this.

• Contact the fieldwork coordinator with concerns, problems, or questions with the student or field placement program.

• Notify the fieldwork coordinator of staffing changes related to student’s field placement. (i.e., changes in supervision, location change, etc.)

I have read and agree to the above:

Fieldwork Supervisor Initials Student initials

HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM

HU

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CE

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PR

OG

RAM

Anne Arundel Community College

Student Fieldwork Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

H U M A N S E R V I C E S

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:

HUMAN SERVICES

CERTIFICATE

Human Services Program Sequence

H U M A N S E R V I C E S

HUMAN SERVICES

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

H

S

1 7 7

H U M A N S E R V I C E S

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

LAW AND SOCIAL PRACTICE OPTION

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

1 7 8

H

S

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:

H U M A N S E R V I C E S

DIRECT SUPPORT OPTION

CERTIFICATE

H U M A N S E R V I C E S

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:

ADDICTION COUNSELING

CERTIFICATE

H U M A N S E R V I C E S

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

ADDICTION COUNSELING

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE

1 7 6

H

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A G I N G S T U D I E S

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:

AGING STUDIES

CERTIFICATE

A G I N G S T U D I E S

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:

HOME HEALTH CAREGIVER OPTION

CERTIFICATE

A G I N G S T U D I E S

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

AGING STUDIES

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE