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

Students will take courses from a variety of disciplines. Emphasis in core courses is placed on development of relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes in human services. Fieldwork experience will provide opportunities for application of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.

Graduates should qualify for positions in mental health, child care, family services, social services, rehabilitation, correction, and educational agencies. Graduates choosing to continue their education may select from a variety of transfer programs at senior public and private institutions.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Human Services Technology program, graduates should be able to:

• Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of human nature and development from a biological, psychological, and sociological perspective;
• Demonstrate a broad-based understanding of human behavior and social relationships;
• Apply his/her knowledge of American society to social institutions and problem solving;
• Apply scientific methods to produce knowledge, which can be useful for understanding and addressing individual and social problems;
• Demonstrate critical reasoning and problem solving, communication skills, and ethical concerns as tools for working and living; and
• Demonstrate the skills necessary in these specialized areas of study for entry into a career and/or transfer to a four-year college or university.

Total Semester Hours Required for Human Services Technology A.A.S. Degree: 66-68
*Total Semester Hours Required for Human Services Technology Diploma: 36-38
Total Semester Hours Required for Substance Abuse Certificate: 12