The field of human services includes a variety of positions that primarily provide support to others going through difficulties, either by working directly with a client or by assessing the need and determining the resources that would provide the most benefit.
The 人类服务 program at 亚虎 provides training and education to develop entry-level professionals that can provide client services in the human services arena. Course instruction is provided by seasoned professionals both in and out of the classroom. Field placements at area agencies are also an integral part of the educational experience to help you practice your skills and obtain real-life experience.
CPS may cover the cost of tuition, fees and books if you're enrolled in a qualifying program at GTC.
The field of human services is one that is expected to grow. With an associate degree in human services, students can enter a variety of fields, including
国家前景
Additional information about a variety of positions within the human services profession is available from the 劳工统计局, and is a good national overview of the profession.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THE PROGRAM
The subject matter covered in this program includes
REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE: FIELD PLACEMENT
A major component of the associate degree in 人类服务 is the field placement. 学生s will work at an HUS approved agency during their last semester before graduation for a total of 125 hours. 学生s will work with the field placement instructor to determine their best agency choice.
Learn more about the 人类服务 program in the HUS研究指南.
Building on their associate degree, many 亚虎 graduates transfer their credits to four-year programs in 社会工作, 心理学, or human services through agreements with
With this level of education, opportunities and responsibilities increase. 学生s who intend to continue on to earn a bachelor’s degree should speak to an advisor at their destination school in order to carefully plan classes that transfer.
人类服务
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This program prepares graduates for entry into any one of many "helping" professions. The program is designed to provide the necessary theoretical and practical skills to enable graduates to provide basic human service care. This program is of interest to those who wish to provide direct (non-medical) care and to those who are interested in counseling, 社会工作, 心理学, or public agency administration.
A criminal background check is a course requirement of HUS 231. All students are required to give potential field placement agencies copies of their criminal background checks. Some agencies will not accept students with a criminal record. We do our best to find field placements for all of our students while realizing that the criminal background check will also be a factor for future employment.
亚虎 is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels.
Questions about the accreditation of 亚虎 may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, 迪凯特, GA 30033-4097, 请拨打(404)679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
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