More than ever before, people of all ages and backgrounds are facing mounting challenges, from health and well-being to family stresses and financial burdens. This means there’s a growing demand for compassionate, community-minded professionals to help others improve their everyday lives.
An associate degree in human services from the School of Graduate and Professional Studies will allow you to start or grow in your career of helping others. Here, you will gain an understanding of the underlying issues that influence individuals—and society as a whole. You will leave with the knowledge and skills needed to administer or manage services for others or to advocate on their behalf.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
- Express various philosophies of human services in the workplace.
- Apply both theory and practical skills in the human services work environment.
- Utilize interpersonal and group communication skills.
- Develop critical thinking and counseling skills in the profession of human services.
- Develop skills to incorporate ethics, social responsibility, and professionalism into the human services field.
