Human Services

This degree prepares you to assist people with social, behavioral or mental health problems. Students in this program aspire to be counselors, advocates, program supervisors and agency executives in the wide variety of human service fields. In these positions, you will work with children, adolescents, LGBTQ, homeless, older adults, developmentally disabled and refugees.

Graduates are prepared to transfer to four-year colleges to major in social work, psychology, sociology, public policy or creative arts therapy. Graduates also are sought after by community agencies for positions that range from direct care to those with management responsibilities.

This program is offered by the Human Services and Addictions Counseling Department.

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Field Experience/Internships

This program provides two semesters of internships in the field in settings such as: mental health clinics, social services agencies, facilities for older adults, child care institutions and public schools.

Internships are a critical part of the learning experience and the program offers opportunities as varied as the goals of our students. Internships include working with a variety of populations, such as children, adolescents, LGBTQ, homeless, older adults, developmentally disabled and refugees.

90% of our graduates become employed by their assigned agencies.

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                Human Services Degree Program
              
                    Students in this program aspire to be counselors, advocates, program supervisors and agency executives in the wide variety of Human Service fields.

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NOTE: Additional educational requirements and/or certifications may be needed for some careers.

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Transfer and Career Services and Resources

The Center for Careers and Transfer provides career resources and services and help in identifying your skills and interests and how they connect to career possibilities. Transfer counseling services are also available and a list of transfer agreements are posted.