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  • 217-234-5361 or email us
  • North West, Room 10

Human Services (AAS.HSP)

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Classroom training and field experience prepare graduates of the Human Services Program to become active participants in various community services. Graduates can go directly to work or transfer to a 4-year university.

Now is the best time to join the Human Services Program – according to the Department of Labor statistics, the job outlook in this area of employment is expected to grow 11 percent through 2024.

Graduates qualify for a variety of career options including:

  • Substance Abuse Counselor
  • Community Outreach Worker
  • Court Support Advocate
  • Crisis Support Worker
  • Child & Family Services Advocate
  • Substance Abuse Counselor
  • Sexual Assault / Domestic Violence Advocate
  • Medical Advocate
  • Family Services Specialist

Meet the Faculty

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Madison Dailey – Health & Human Services Program Facilitator – 217-234-5361 – mdailey@lakelandcollege.edu

Madison attended Lake Land College and Eastern Illinois University.  She worked with community-based programs before instructing at Lake Land College. She teaches Health Education and Human Services classes on our Mattoon campus and online.

“I believe my past work experience in social services has given me a valuable foundation for educating and encouraging Human Services students to become active leaders in their community.”

 

Christa Borries – Human Service Clinical Supervisor – 217-234-5033 – cborries@lakelandcollege.edu

Christa Borries is a graduate of the Human Services Program at Lake Land College. She attended Eastern Illinois University and spent many years as in the social services field before becoming Lake Land’s Human Services Clinical Supervisor.  Her experience in social services and her role as the Internship Supervisor has earned her endless connections at human service agencies and beyond.  She helps our students find internship sites that align with their interests and ensures that both the agency and the student are benefiting from the experience.

“My favorite part is when interns become employees! Over half of my interns are offered paid positions after completing their internships.”  -Christa

 

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Alumni Spotlight

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"I really enjoy having the knowledge and the ability to help people. All my ability to help with these things comes from what I learned at Lake Land College."

Program Options

You can choose an area of concentration based on your interests.

These areas are:

  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Health
  • Criminal Justice
  • Business
  • Dietetics
  • Education

You will spend fifteen semester hours in the course of your choosing in order to complete the program.

Hands On Experience

Each Human Services student will have the opportunity to complete two internships. With the help of Christa Borries, the Human Services Internship Supervisor, you will choose an internship sire that aligns with your career interests. This internship is an opportunity to have direct contact with professionals in human services and to experience working with their clients/customers.


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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION Lake Land College is committed to maintaining a working and learning environment that promotes equal opportunity, that is free from discrimination and harassment and that prohibits sex discrimination under Title IX, in any education program or activity, including in admission and employment. Individuals may report questions or concerns to the Office of the Director of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator 217-234-5210. See Board Policy 11.01 for the College's complete Equal Opportunity Notice of Non-Discrimination.

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