Child and Family Studies
Degree Planning Resources
Guidelines and Course Maps
Community and Human Services Area of Study Guidelines for Associate in Arts and Associate of Science Students
Community and Human Services Area of Study Guidelines for Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Bachelor of Professional Studies Students
Previous Community and Human Services Area of Study Guidelines (for students who matriculated prior to Fall 2021)
Addiction Studies Program Requirements
As you work with your mentor to develop your degree program, make sure to consult the Detailed Guidelines for Community and Human Services (CHS) below.
Develop your degree program (log in required)
Other Resources
If you are considering prior learning assessment, you have two options.
The first is to identify a topic with your mentor and write an essay on this topic. The essay should contain a brief description of your experience(s) with the topic, any trainings/readings/workshops that you have done for it, and what you have learned about the topic. When describing what you have learned, it helps to think about how you would describe what you did or what you know to someone else.
The second option is to use one of our structured guides. For each guide, you would follow the directions to copy and answer the questions.
Adolescents and Addictions PLA (PDF 83kB)
Case Management PLA (PDF 87kB)
Child Abuse and Neglect PLA (PDF 80kB)
Community Service PLA (PDF 81kB)
Crisis Intervention PLA (PDF 94kB)
Delivering Human Services PLA (PDF 81kB)
Diversity in Human Services PLA (PDF 112kB)
Documentation in Human Services PLA (PDF 87kB)
Foster Parenting PLA (PDF 81kB)
Healthcare Management PLA (PDF 83kB)
Healthcare Policy PLA (PDF 87kB)
Helping and Counseling Skills PLA (PDF 105kB)
HS Practice with Older Adults PLA (PDF 88kB)
HS Practice with Veterans PLA (PDF 115kB)
Human Service Management PLA (PDF 83kB)
Human Service Practice with Disability PLA (PDF 90kB)
Interpersonal Violence PLA (PDF 88kB)
Interventions with At Risk Youth PLA (PDF 80kB)
Motivational Interviewing PLA (PDF 108kB)
Residential Care - Child Welfare PLA (PDF 87kB)
Residential Care Management - Child Welfare PLA (PDF 88kB)
Social Welfare Policy PLA (PDF 100kB)
Supervision in Human Services PLA (PDF 82kB)
Training and Development in Human Services PLA (PDF 82kB)
Other Resources
The Empire State College Online Library has a number of resources specific to Human Services, including career resources, information on job growth in the field, and help in thinking about graduate school.
Additional Academic Resources
The college has a number of resources and tools to help you in your learning. Pay particular attention to writing support, support with math, and academic support and study skills. Academic Support online workshops are also offered throughout the year on a wide range of topics. These resources and tools are available at the Learning Support website and in MyESC, Academic Support.
The Online Library also has many workshops and resources for students, including help with APA style, and searching for and identifying scholarly sources.
Sample Degree Program Plans
Sample degree program plans illustrate the degree program format and provide examples of some different types of individualized degree programs. The degree program is divided into two columns. The column on the left lists all the courses in the concentration, while the column on the right lists all of the general learning courses. SUNY Empire State College students work closely with their faculty mentors to design their own degree programs that meet the student’s needs and goals.
- A.S. with a concentration in Child and Family Studies (PDF 120kB)
- B.S. with a concentration in Child and Family Studies (PDF 124kB)
- B.S. with a concentration in Early Childhood Administration (PDF 126kB)
When working with your mentor on your rationale essay, consider the following tips on what to include: Tips for Rationale Essay
Many students may consider trying to earn credit for prior college-level learning or certifications that they may hold. For example, students may have received CPR training or American Sign Language training