Human Services
A life-changing career choice
Our Human Services program prepares you for a rewarding career helping others overcome life challenges. You'll learn essential skills like active listening, critical thinking, and social advocacy while gaining knowledge about mental health, addiction, poverty, and other social challenges and barriers. Through hands-on practicum experiences, you'll be ready to work with everyone from children to older adults in community agencies, treatment centers, and social service organizations. Graduate from our Human Services program ready to make a real difference in your community.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
Develop Communication 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.
Personal and Professional Development
You'll learn how your personal background influences perspectives and needs, allowing you to adapt your approach to serve all clients effectively. Cultural competence is crucial for addressing social barriers in today's environment.
Ethical Case Management Practices
You will develop the skills to organize client information, track progress, maintain confidentiality, and connect clients with the appropriate resources. These professional practices ensure you can provide social support while meeting industry standards.
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. Our program prepares you to support individuals struggling with mental health challenges, addiction, homelessness, poverty, and other social barriers in a variety of social service agencies. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and real-world skills employers value.
Gain Real-World Experience
Our program provides real-to-life experiences through several practicum placements throughout your degree. You will practice communications skills through role-playing, case studies, and engaged learning experiences, preparing you for the workforce.
Specialize in Alcohol & Drug Counseling or Peer Support
You can complete the coursework to earn an Alcohol & Drug Counseling or Peer Support certificate that each meet Nebraska's education requirements. These certificates can be done independently or combined with the Human Services A.A.S.
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.
Residential Care Manager
Residential Case Managers provide support to individuals living in group homes, treatment facilities, or transitional housing. They supervise daily activities, assist with life skills development, implement treatment plans, and maintain a safe living environment.
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.