Human Services: A.S.
Program Mission
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of and be able to articulate an array of theoretical and applied human service, counseling, and psychological theories.
- Demonstrate an ability to understand data-based research and interpret and synthesize professional literature in human services, counseling, and psychology.
- Develop and demonstrate a range of theories and skills characteristic of effective helping relationships in order to conduct entry-level human services interventions.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, particularly as a professional competence.
- Demonstrate competencies in critical thinking and higher order analysis necessary for the human services professions.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to the ethical standards of the human service profession.
- Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge and skills to an internship setting at a standard consistent with the entry-level professional.
- Acquire skills and behaviors necessary to secure para-professional employment in human services or transfer to a baccalaureate degree program in human development, social work, or psychology.
The Human Services Program is designed for students interested in transferring to four-year institutions to earn a baccalaureate degree in the area of human services, counseling or social work, and for students preparing for careers as paraprofessionals in educational and human services agencies upon completion of the Associate in Science degree. The program will also be useful for students currently employed in paraprofessional positions within human service agencies interested in continuing education.
Human Services is a challenging career field that provides the opportunity for personal satisfaction through helping others.
Often students find their way to the Human Services field through their own personal experiences of being helped. The desire to give back motivates them to pursue a career in the helping professions.
See also: Chemical Dependency Counseling
Program Notes
The internship segment of the curriculum is an integral part of the student's learning process as it gives the student an opportunity to experience human services work and apply basic theoretical knowledge and helping skills covered in courses. Internships are available in a wide variety of health, human service and school settings. Please note: Internships are based on availability each semester and it is not guaranteed that every student who is eligible for placement will be placed. The course instructor and the department of Psychology and Human Services reserve the right to deny a student an internship due to a lack of availability of a placement, which could delay the timing of graduation.
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Course Requirements
Contact Information
New Students:
Admissions Office
607-778-5001
admissions@sunybroome.edu
Current Students:
Courtney O'Hagen, Chairperson607-778-5228
ohagencs@sunybroome.edu
Titchener Hall, Room T-211A
