Human Services
Affect change through meaningful work helping people in need. Our programs train you for careers in social, community, education and mental health services.
What is Human Services?
This program prepares you for entry level positions in agencies and institutions which provide social, community, educational and mental health services. The curriculum provides an opportunity for you to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for entry level employment. Application of human services principles and skills is provided through a clinical experience in an appropriate setting.
Upon completion of the program, you'll be prepared to seek employment in various areas which may include child care facilities, mental health settings, chemical dependency settings, hospitals, educational institutions, correctional facilities, geriatric settings, child and youth centers, and social service agencies.
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
| Aging services certificate: 18 total credit hours | Requirements |
| direct support work certificate: 15 total credit hours | Requirements |
| psychiatric mental health technician certificate: 27 total credit hours | Requirements |
How Do I Pay For This?
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the . You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
