Human Services (AAS.HSP)
The Human Services degree is for students interested in helping people 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 seven areas of concentration: business, criminal justice, dietetics, education, health, psychology, and sociology. Fifteen semester hours are required from one of the seven areas to complete the program.
To be eligible for internships (work experience and seminar) the following must be completed: 30 semester hours of the required curriculum, Foundations of Human Services (HSP-103) and Social Welfare (HSP-122), and have a 2.0 GPA.
This program of study can lead to a bachelor's degree in human services, sociology, psychology, health studies, 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.
Catalog Term Year: 2024 Fall
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