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City College Plymouth
Foundation Degree in Community and Public Services
- Online United Kingdom
Foundation Year
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This Foundation Degree aims to develop knowledge and understanding of the wide and varied social, political, and economic environments that community and public services operate within. You will have the opportunity to listen to, and network with, serving public service practitioners and members of other community and public service organizations through visits, volunteering, guest lectures, and work-based delivery.


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Edmonds College
Fast-track counseling
Associate of Applied Science in Social and Human Services
- Lynnwood, USA
Associate of Applied Science
Full time
2 years
Distance Learning, On-Campus, Blended
English
Fast-track counseling
An education in social and human services can lead you in many interesting directions — from alcohol and chemical dependency counseling to senior services and activities specialist. The job opportunities are endless, helping people of all ages with emotional, mental, physical, and economic difficulties in a wide variety of settings and facilities. The degree programs include supervised work experience at community chemical dependency or human service agencies.


Berkeley City College
Associate of Arts in Social Work and Human Services for Transfer
- Berkeley, USA
Associate of Arts
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Associate in Arts in Social Work and Human Services for Transfer is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution as Social Work and Human Services majors. In this program, the students gain exposure to the field of social and human service work. Students who successfully complete the AA-T in Social Work and Human Services earn specific guarantees for transfer to the CSU system: admission to a CSU with junior status and priority admission to a local CSU campus and to a program or major in Social Work and Human Service or a similar major.


Conestoga College
Certificate in Human Services Foundation
- Kitchener, Canada
- Brantford, Canada
- + 1 more
Certificate
Full time
1 year
Blended
English
https://www.conestogac.on.ca/fulltime/human-services-foundation...
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Tacoma Community College
Associate of Applied Science in Human Services
- Tacoma, USA
Associate of Applied Science
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
TCC's Human Services Professional program prepares students to work as practitioners in social, mental health, and addiction service agencies; and non-profit organizations, schools, and prisons. You’ll learn about human behavior and social problems, and how individuals interact with systems to address these issues. Students will use these skills to help people meet their physical, mental, and emotional needs.


Skagit Valley College
Fast-track counseling
Human Services, Generalist, AAS
- Mount Vernon, USA
- Oak Harbor, USA
- + 3 more
Associate Degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Fast-track counseling
The Human Services (HSERV) program prepares students for employment in a broad range of social service agencies. Typical job titles include substance use disorder treatment professionals, residential treatment workers, case managers, and out-reach and community workers. The program has a core of courses that all students must complete for the Associate in Applied Science Degree, AAS with either a Generalist or Substance Use Disorder Counseling emphasis. By their second quarter, students determine which HSERV emphasis they will pursue.


Skagit Valley College
Fast-track counseling
Human Services, Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Counseling, AAS
- Mount Vernon, USA
- Oak Harbor, USA
- + 3 more
Associate Degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Fast-track counseling
The Human Services (HSERV) program prepares students for employment in a broad range of social service agencies. Typical job titles include substance use disorder treatment professionals, residential treatment workers, case managers, and outreach and community workers. The program has a core of courses that all students must complete for the Associate in Applied Science Degree, AAS with either a Generalist or Substance Use Disorder Counseling emphasis. By their second quarter, students determine which HSERV emphasis they will pursue.


Cañada College
Fast-track counseling
Associate Degree in Social Work and Human Services
- Redwood City, USA
Associate Degree
English
Fast-track counseling
Through this program, students will gain knowledge of human service delivery systems, communication skills for working with individuals, groups, and diverse populations, case management techniques, and will gain hands-on field experience in one or more human service agencies.


University of Cincinnati
Services Technology ATS Human Social Services
- Cincinnati, USA
Associate Degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The program in Human Social Services is designed to equip students with the skills needed to support individuals and communities facing various challenges. It emphasizes understanding social issues, d...


Pasco Hernando State College
Social and Human Services
- New Port Richey, USA
Associate of Applied Science
On-Campus
English
The social and human services field focuses on improving the lives of others. Under the supervision of social workers, psychologists, sociologists, and other professionals, social and human service providers work to ease and prevent problems caused by poverty, inadequate housing, unemployment, and illness. These professionals work with people in family settings, group settings, and as individuals, primarily providing counseling and life skill lessons.


Mesalands Community college
HUMAN SERVICES
- Tucumcari, USA
Associate of Arts
English
The Social Work Program provides the student with an introduction to the field of social work and the social welfare system, as well as the human behavior content required of human services workers and social welfare policy analysis skills.


Fresno City College
Human Services
- Fresno, USA
Course
On-Campus
English
This department offers basic, introductory information that is needed for a student seeking to understand both the social welfare and alcohol and drug abuse counseling systems in the United States and the profession of Social Work and Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling. Completion of the courses in the program prepares students with needed competence for transfer to university studies in human services and entry level jobs in the human services field.


Griffith University
Diploma in Social And Human Services
- Gold Coast, Australia
Diploma
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Diploma of Social and Human Services is designed to give students foundational skills in supporting individuals and communities facing various challenges. The program covers key areas such as unde...


Lord Fairfax Community College Online
Online ASSOCIATE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES in Human Services
- Online USA
Associate Degree
English
The human services specialization allows students the flexibility of moving into transfer programs into psychology, social work, human services, sociology and other fields. Occupational titles, depending on educational achievement, of human service workers may include Case Worker, Case Management Aide, Eligibility Counselor, Social Service Aide, Probation Officer, Mental Health Counselor or Crisis Intervention Manager.


Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Human Services
- Elizabethtown, USA
Associate of Applied Science
English
Affect change through meaningful work helping people in need. Our programs train you for careers in social, community, education and mental health services.
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Learn more about Human Services Preparatory programs
Human Services degree programs at the Preparatory level offer a unique entry point into a rewarding field focused on improving individual and community well-being. These programs introduce you to foundational concepts in human services, preparing you for roles that involve support, advocacy, and service delivery.
Through courses in social welfare, community dynamics, and ethical practices, you'll gain insight into social services and the frameworks that affect individuals in various contexts. Students build confidence as they engage with new perspectives and learn effective communication techniques, case management skills, and crisis intervention strategies. The learning environment fosters independence and nurtures critical thinking, encouraging you to explore the impact of policies and programs on people's lives.
In this program, you'll also familiarize yourself with the tools necessary for assessing needs, developing support plans, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Graduates often pursue careers as caseworkers, community outreach coordinators, or mental health aides, contributing positively to diverse settings such as clinics, non-profits, and social service agencies.