The Human Services program is designed to prepare students for a career in a variety of human service agencies. Students may, for example, find employment as case managers, social work assistants, family advocates, residential counselors or classroom assistants. 

Students may work with a variety of populations, such as the physically or developmentally disabled, elderly, youth at risk or individuals in crisis. 

The goals of this program are to:

•    introduce the student to the many populations and services provided in the field of human services;

•    prepare students to pursue continuing education to maintain "best practice" in their employment position and/or an advanced degree in the career of their choice; and

•    prepare students for a variety of entry-level human service job opportunities.

Successful graduates from this program will be able to:

•    identify normal developmental trends throughout the life span and recognize deviations from normal development;

•    identify the social systems that impact the individual's behavior;

•    communicate effectively with a variety of populations;

•    accurately document case records;

•    identify community services available to assist clients;

•    abide by the Ethical Standards of Human Service Professionals; and

•    gather and apply credible and valid information to guide practice.