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Human Services (A.S.) +


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About the Degree
Career Information
General Education Requirements 
Program Requirements 


The Human Services program prepares you for entry into the helping professions. You will gain the foundational knowledge and skills needed to work in mental health centers, home health and respite organizations, substance abuse programs, family crisis centers, community development agencies, and other human service programs. Many participants in this program choose to continue their education at the baccalaureate level and beyond.

 +This program can be completed fully online.

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Human Services program will be able to:

  • demonstrate methods social scientists use to research and interpret evidence about patterns of human behavior and experience across the life span;
  • demonstrate effective interpersonal communication techniques with diverse populations;
  • identify client needs, locate resources, and support individuals as appropriate;
  • exhibit professional conduct in a human services organization including legal and ethical responsibilities, roles, and boundaries;
  • demonstrate academic skills required of all CCV graduates including competency in writing, information literacy, oral communication, and quantitative reasoning; and
  • explore pathways for educational and career development in the student’s field of study.

The Human Services program is great for you if:

  • you are interested in learning effective interpersonal communication techniques with diverse populations;
  • you are willing to reflect on your experiences and assess the impact of those experiences in working with others;
  • you care about making a difference for others and serving the community where you live;
  • you want to gain experience, both practical and theoretical, in the area of social services; and
  • you are interested in an entry level position in social services.

Key Information and advice for students in the Human Services program:

  • Students may complete this program and transfer into a bachelor’s degree program in Social Work or Human Services.
  • Many students choose to complete the Substance Abuse Services  certificate in conjunction with the Human Services degree to broaden their skill set and employment options.
  • The required field experience ( ) gives students practical experience in the workplace and can be a stepping-stone to employment and/or provide students with a valuable employment reference.

The Human Services program prepares you for careers such as:

  • Personal Care Attendant
  • Respite Care Worker
  • Advocate
  • Community Organizer
  • Court Diversion Worker
  • Case Manager (bachelor’s for upper level positions)

Job outlook in Human Services in the state of Vermont:

Title
Median Salary
Projected Growth (10 Yrs)
Personal Care Attendant $21,600 47%
Social & Human Services Assistant $29,500 12%
Social Worker (advanced degree) $37,500 5%
Mental Health Counselor (advanced degree) $39,800 17%
Guidance Counselor (advanced degree)  $51,000 10%

 

Source: Vermont Department of Labor, http://www.vtlmi.info/oic.cfm

 

Transfer Options:

For more information about special transfer agreements between CCV and other colleges, visit our transfer page.

Visit www.vtcolleges.org to learn about additional bachelor degree options in Vermont. 

General Education Requirements


All associate degrees include completion of general education requirements which, together with program requirements, constitute a minimum of 60 credits. In some cases program requirements also fulfill general education requirements. You may not use a single course to meet two general education requirements.

Core Competencies


Complete at least one course in each of the following:

Areas of Inquiry


Complete at least one course in each of the following:

Integrative Approaches


Complete at least one course in each of the following:

Electives: 9 credits


Note(s)


* You may use a course to meet both a program requirement and a general education requirement; however, you may not use a single course to meet two general education requirements.

Minimum Total Credits in Degree: 60


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