Programs - General Description

National Avg. Salary: (Annually)
- Starting:
  $20000
- Experienced:
  $21500
Local Avg. Salary: (Annually)
- Starting:
  $17500
- Experienced:
  $18500
Completion Time
(in months)
- 24
Waiting List:
- No

Tony Fowler

Department Head

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Human Services Degree

Health and Sciences Division

General Description | Semester Layout | Course Requirements | Printable Checklist

Accreditations, Approvals, and Certifications

This program has been accredited by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education (Council for Standards in Human Service Education 3337 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 ) .

Program Entrance Requirements

Course Level	Required Courses
High School	None
College	None

Other	Required
Diploma or GED
Approval/Permission Needed -- Application Process
Prior Experience/Observation	No
Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.0
Current CPR Certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
First Aid Certification
Hepatitis B Immunization or Signed Informed Refusal or Titer
MMR Immunization or Titer
Chicken Pox Vaccination or Titer
Two-step PPD / Chest X-Ray
Medical Examination Forms are provided by the college and should be current (within one year) and complete.
Dental Examination Forms are provided by the college and should be current (within one year) and complete. Dental health must meet departmental standards.
Technical Standards Forms are provided by the college and should be current (within one year) and complete.
Negative Drug Screen
Satisfactory Background Check
Other Diplomas, Licensures, etc.	No
Recent Photograph Photograph will not be returned.

Academic Standards

Standard Criteria	Required
Courses requiring a grade of "C" or better	No
Courses that may not be attempted more than twice	No
Complete or Maintain CPR Certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Curriculum Completion Requirement	No
Drug Calculation Competency Students must demonstrate drug calculation competency each semester in order to progress in curriculum courses.
Dismissal Policy	No
Re-entry Policy	No

Graduation Requirements

Complete all required courses specified in the curriculum.
Fulfill all financial obligations to the College.
Achieve a cumulative final GPA of 2.0.
Earn at least 25 percent of the total credit hours of his/her curriculum at FDTC. Exceptions can be made only by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.