AAS in Social Work and counseling Technician and BS in Human Services

Exhibit A - Articulation Agreement Guide

Henry Ford College
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Social Work & Counseling Technician
with University of Michigan - Dearborn
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health & Human Service – Human Services
Effective: December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2028

To follow this articulation agreement, students will complete degree requirements per the Henry Ford College Associate of Applied Science in Social Work and Counseling Technician degree. This guide includes MTA requirements, HFC program requirements and possible elective credit to be transferred to the University of Michigan - Dearborn where a higher-level degree can be completed. For maximum transferability please follow the outline listed below as elective options have been chosen to best suit UMD’s program.

Henry Ford College Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) Requirements

Specific courses listed under MTA categories fulfill HFC program support courses and/or program requirements

Henry Ford College Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) Requirements
CategoryHenry Ford CollegeCREDIT HRSUniversity of Michigan - DearbornCREDIT HRS 
Category One: 1 Course in English Composition 
ENG 131Introduction to College Writing
(Fulfills HFC Required Support Course requirement)
3COMP 105Writing & Rhetoric3
Category Two: 1 Course in English Composition or Communication 
Complete OneENG 132 College Writing & Research Or
ENG 132H Honors
(Fulfills HFC Required Support Course requirement)
3COMP 106Writing & Rhetoric II:3
Category Three: 1 Course in Mathematics 
Complete any MATH that meets the MTA 4MATH – Quantitative Thinking And Problem Solving 4
Category Four: 2 Courses in Social Sciences 
ANTH 131Introduction to Anthropology
(Fulfills HFC Required Support Course requirement)
3ANTH 101Introduction to Anthropology3
PSY 131Introductory Psychology
(Fulfills HFC Required Support Course requirement)
3PSYC 101Introduction to Psychology3
Category Five: 2 Courses in Humanities and Fine Arts (Two different disciplines) 
WR 131Religious Traditions in the World
(Fulfills HFC Required Support Course requirement)
3HUM 201Religions of the World3
Complete any PHIL course that meets MTA 3Humanities and the Arts(PHIL is a pre-requisite to UMD HHS 442)3
Category Six: 2 Courses in Natural Sciences from different disciplines (one lab required) 
BIO 131Introduction to Biology
(Meets MTA Lecture & Lab)
4BIOL131XIntroduction to Biology4
Complete any Science from a different discipline than BIO, that meets the MTA 3Natural Science (GENS) 3
Category Seven: General Education 
If needed, complete an additional course from any category to satisfy the 30 credit minimum for MTA  

Minimum MTA Requirement Credits at HFC 30

HFC Required Core Courses for the Associate of Applied Science in Social Work and Counseling Technician

HFC Required Core Courses for the Associate of Applied Science in Social Work and Counseling Technician
Henry Ford CollegeCourse TitleCREDIT HRSUniversity of Michigan - DearbornCourse TitleCREDIT HRS
HHS 100Introduction to Social Work3HHS 210Introduction to Social Work3
HHS 101Introduction to Counseling & Interviewing Skills4HHS 311Working with Vulnerable Populations4
HHS 102Introduction to Interpersonal Theory and Practice4HHS 309Theories & Practice of Social Work3
HHS 201Mental Health Technician I6HHS 310System of Care6
HHS 202Mental Health Technician II6HHS 312Family Preservation and Recovery6

HFC Required Support Courses for the Associate of Applied Science in Social Work and Counseling Technician

HFC Required Support Courses for the Associate of Applied Science in Social Work and Counseling Technician
Henry Ford CollegeCourse TitleCREDIT HRSUniversity of Michigan - DearbornCourse TitleCREDIT HRS
PSY 251Abnormal Psychology3PSYC 240Intro to Mental health & Adjustment3
PSY 253Lifespan Development3PSYC 200Intro to Developmental Psychology3
SOC 131Introduction to Sociology3SOC 200Understanding Society3
POLS 131Introduction to American Government and Political Science3POL 101American Politics3
Complete OneComputer Technology:
CIS 100 Intro to Information Technology Or HHS 131 Computers in Health Care
3CIS 112Introduction to Information Technology
Or HHS 131X Computers in Healthcare
3

HFC Associate of Applied Science in Social Work and Counseling Technician
Program Minimum Specific Credits 38

Minimum MTA Requirement Credits at HFC 30

AAS Social Work and Counseling Technician Minimum Degree Credits From HFC 68

Additional HFC Courses that fulfill UMD Requirements

Additional HFC Courses that fulfill UMD Requirements
ElectivesHenry Ford CollegeCREDIT HRSUniversity of Michigan - DearbornCREDIT HRS 
Below are additional courses that can be taken at HFC for the most efficient pathway from HFC to UMD. Courses below not taken at HFC will need to be fulfilled by taking the equivalent course at UMD. 
AH 141Introduction to Public Health3HHS 200Introduction to Public Health3
COUN 114Stress Management2HHS 225Stress Management2

Remaining BS in Health and Human Services Concentration in Human Services Degree Requirements at the University of Michigan - Dearborn

Remaining BS in Health and Human Services Concentration in Human Services Degree Requirements at the University of Michigan - Dearborn
Requirement AreaCourseCourse TitleCREDIT HRS
Core Requirements
Core RequirementsHHS 230Research Methods in Human Services3
Core RequirementsHHS 250Intro to Environmental Health4
Core RequirementsHHS 406Program Evaluation4
Core RequirementsHHS 410Quantitative Research and Statistics4
Core RequirementsHHS 442Medical Ethics3
Concentration
ConcentrationHHS 308Intro to Macro Social Work3
ConcentrationHHS 407Fundraising and Grant Writing3
ConcentrationHHS 325Death, Dying, and Bereavement3
ConcentrationHHS 300+Upper Level HHS Elective3-4
ConcentrationHHS 300+Upper Level HHS Elective3-4
ConcentrationHHS 300+Upper Level HHS Elective3-4

Total Minimum UMD Credit Hours after credits taken at HFC 48

Total Minimum Credits for UMD BS in Human Services 120

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