Academic Model

Human Services (AAS.HSP)

The Human Services degree is designed for students interested in assisting individuals in need. Graduates can work at agencies that provide services such as substance abuse, mental health, developmental disabilities, child welfare, domestic violence, residential, sexual assault, financial assistance, homelessness, schools, prisons, food assistance and aging services, etc. Classroom training and field experience prepare graduates of the Human Service program to provide greatly needed services to people who require assistance. Upon completion of this program, students can go either go directly to work or transfer to a 4-year university.

The Human Services student has the opportunity to choose from Nonprofit Leadership, Health Promotion and Recovery Counseling.

To be eligible for internships, Human Services Internship 1 (HSP 108) and Human Services Internship 2 (HSP 109), the following must be completed: 30 semester hours of the required curriculum, Foundations of Human Services (HSP 103) and Intro to Social Work (HSP 120) and have a 2.0 GPA.

This program of study can lead to a bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, health promotion and social work. Students should consult with an advisor during their first year regarding specific transfer curricula and elective course work to facilitate a transfer.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.