Human Services
Making a difference in people’s lives
Our Human Services program prepares you for a rewarding career helping others in your community. Learn essential skills like active listening, critical thinking, and social advocacy while gaining real-world experience through hands-on practicum placements. You will work with diverse populations from children to older adults facing challenges like poverty, mental health issues, and addiction. Graduate ready to make a difference in social service agencies, treatment centers, and community organizations with both education and practical experience.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Develop Essential Skills
You will improve the active listening, communication, and critical thinking skills needed to succeed in human services. In addition, you’ll learn how to connect with clients, understand their needs, and make thoughtful decisions that support positive change.
Learn How to Work with Diverse Groups
You’ll develop the ability to lead support groups and work effectively with people from all backgrounds while learning group theories, processes, and facilitation techniques.
Practice Ethical Case Management
You will gain hands-on experience maintaining client records, tracking progress, and coordinating services following the professional standards required in social settings.
Human Services
A.A.S.
Locations: Lincoln / Hybrid
The Human Services degree prepares you for a rewarding career helping others overcome life challenges. We will teach you the skills needed to work in social service agencies supporting diverse populations from children to older adults.
ESTIMATED TUITION
$8,500
CREDIT HOURS
68
PROGRAM LENGTH
4 Terms
SCHEDULE
Full-Time / Part-Time
STARTING TERM
Fall / Spring
WHY SCC?
Flexible for Working Students
Our Human Services program is designed to make it easier to balance your education with work, family, and other responsibilities while reaching for your career goals. We offer classes in-person and online, and you choose between full- or part-time.
Graduate Ready to Make an Impact
The combination of our flexible scheduling hands-on training prepares you to make an immediate impact in your community. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and real-world skills employers value.
Gain Real-World Experience
Our students complete four different practicum experiences, giving you exposure to diverse populations and unique work settings. This practical training ensures you’re job-ready when you graduate.
Practical Learning Approach
We emphasize active learning through role-playing, case studies, and engaged classroom practices. You’ll practice your communication and counseling skills in realistic scenarios, gaining firsthand experience supporting others.
CAREER OUTCOMES
Community Health Worker
Community Health Workers bridge the gap between healthcare services and underserved communities. They conduct outreach activities, provide health education, help clients navigate the healthcare system, connect individuals with social services, and advocate for community health needs.
Behavioral Health Technician
Behavioral Health Technicians assist licensed professional in providing care and support to individuals with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. They monitor client behavior, implement treatment plans, teach life skills, and provide crisis intervention support in residential facilities, treatment centers and community programs.
Social and Human Services Assistant
Social and Human Service Assistants provide essential support service to individuals and families in need. They help clients identify available resources, complete assistance applications, coordinate services with community agencies, and monitor client progress. Working in nonprofit organizations, social service agencies, and government departments, these professionals serve as a vital connection between clients and the services they need.
Human Services Program Accreditation
Human Services Getting Started
Application to the SCC Human Services program involves two steps. First, students must achieve specific math and reading test scores or complete specific English and math college courses to be eligible to be admitted to the program. Second, once students achieve the required test scores or complete required courses, they can apply to the program.
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Institution:
Southeast Community College is a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Institution (NC-SARA) institution. As such, SCC is unable to offer online or distance courses to students in the following areas at this time: American Samoa, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.