Social and Human Services

Curriculum Description

The Social and Human Services curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies that provide social, community, and behavioral health services. Along with core courses, students take courses that prepare them for specialization in specific human service areas.

Coursework includes the development of professional knowledge, skills, and values in human services. Opportunities for experiential learning allow students to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

Graduates should qualify for positions in government, private, and nonprofit social and human services agencies. Graduates may choose to transfer and continue their education at a variety of colleges and universities.

Graduates will be able to:

Interview clients and document appropriately.
Communicate effectively with clients, service providers, and other professionals.
Recognize crises and initiate crisis intervention model.
Make appropriate referrals to community agencies.
Model professional behaviors, team work, and ethics in a variety of settings.
Reason through a variety of human services issues.

After Graduation

Career Opportunities:

Graduates should qualify for entry-level positions in mental health, child care, family services, social services, rehabilitation, correctional, and educational agencies.