As part of University of the Cumberlands' Associate’s degree requirements, each student must complete at least 61 semester hours, including those within the major and the coursework required to fulfill the degree requirements.
- 31 semester hours required in the sections of General Education
- 18 semester hours required in Associate Core Requirements
- 12 semester hours required from Elective Courses
General Education Sections
- The English Language
- Christian Faith and Values
- Natural and Mathematical Sciences
- Cultural and Aesthetic Values
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
Associate Core Requirements
Human Services Core Courses (33 hours): All of the following (30 hours)
- HSRV 131 Survey of Human Services
- HSRV 234 Basic Counseling Skills
- HSRV 331 Individuals & Families Assessment
- HSRV 332 Group Dynamics
- HSRV 335 Research Methods
- HSRV 336 Human Services Administration
- HSRV 338 Case Management
- HSRV 436 Human Diversity & Ethics
- HSRV 461/462* Internship and Seminar or HSRV 439 Professionalism with an additional 300-400 level course (to be approved by advisor)
One of the following (3 hours)
- HSRV 237 Human Behavior in the Social Environment
- PSYC 232 Child and Adolescent Development (for students taking counseling concentration)
Elective Courses
You may choose any of the courses that are offered within UCumberlands Online. If a course has a pre-requisite, as long as you meet the requirements, and have not previously taken it, you can take the class. Your elective choices are vast and not limited to your degree.