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Human services workers are
individuals with specialized training as a helping
professional. They assist human services professional
staff, such as social workers or psychologists. They may
hold a wide variety of jobs in group homes and halfway
houses; in mental health and correctional centers; in
family, child and your service agencies, as within program
concerned with alcoholism, drug abuse, family violence and
aging to name a few. Their role may include helping
others obtain services, monitoring and keeping records,
organizing or leading group activities, assisting clients in
mastering everyday living skills, or overseeing adult group
home residents. Job titles may include social service
technician, case management aide, community outreach worker,
residential counselor, eligibility specialist or mental
health technician.
If you have always wanted to work in a field where you could
help people or if you are presently working in a human
services field, but would like to obtain additional
training, consider enrolling in one of our specialization
areas.
Which ever career you choose, the first step of your
academic and professional plan should be with LCC's Human
Services Programs. We can provide you with the academic and
career preparation assistance needed to get you where you
want to go. For specific enrollment information, or to
pursue any questions you may have about career
opportunities, contact the Human Services Programs at:
(517) 483-5204 or (517) 483-1410
 GENERAL
PROGRAM INFORMATION
HUMAN SERVICES - Associate in Applied
Science (0915)
This degree is 63 to 65
credits. It provides professional growth and development in the
human services field. They are prepared for entry-level positions
in the field through 25-26 credits of human services course work with
an additional 39-40 general education credits that meet transfer
requirements for four-year institutions. A consecutive
two-semester practicum enhances the student's education and
skills.
All students are encouraged to continue their education to a
Bachelor's Degree or above.
HUMAN SERVICES - Certificate of
Achievement (1201)
This
Certificate is 32 to 39–credits. Designed for individuals wishing
to focus their education in human services and their skills in the
two semester practicum. Continuing with the general education
requirements will lead to the Associate Degree in Human
Services. All courses are part of a career track, leading
directly to the Associate Degree in Human Services. Students
interested in addiction must take the classes with the asterisk *.
HUMAN SERVICES - Certificate of
Completion (1199)
New to the Human
Services Program is the 14 to 27-credit Certificate of Completion
in Human Services. Two courses are required with the option to
choose two or more courses from human services or gerontology
(aging) to complete the degree. This degree is beneficial for
those students with a previous degree who are seeking a
concentrated education in human services, and for students needing
a human service focus to start their career. All courses are part
of a career track, leading directly to the Certificate of
Achievement and the Associate Degree in Human Services. Students
interested in addiction must take the classes with the asterisk *.
AGING STUDIES - Certificate of
Achievement (1200)
Newly developed
is a 13-credit Certificate of Completion in Aging Studies. This
degree is beneficial for those students with a previous degree who
are seeking a concentrated education in aging, and for students
needing an aging focus to start their career. All courses are part
of a career track, leading directly to the Certificate of
Achievement and the Associate Degree in Human Services.
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