A career in Human Services means creating rapport, coordinating and providing support services, and connecting those in need to direct and indirect services. Through our comprehensive curriculum, you will learn to assist human services professionals in a wide variety of jobs that help and support others in crisis by involving the client, group and community.
Important Dates & Deadlines
Memorial Day - College closed
Last Date to Add or Drop a Course with a 100% Refund - Full semester and First 6 weeks only - Summer Semester
8-Week Teaching Period - Last Week for Waitlist - Summer Semester
12 am – 12 am
Last Date to Drop With No Grade - Full semester and first 6 weeks only - Summer Semester
Advising
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Degrees and Certificates Offered
Human Services, AAS
Overview
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 service agencies. Jobs may also be within programs concerned with addiction, family violence and aging.
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Career Information
The occupations listed below may require education beyond an Associate Degree. Please see Career Coach for specific career requirements.
*Please note that data shared on this page is provided by Lightcast are estimates only, may require education beyond the certificate or associate degree granted by LCC, and are no guarantee of employment. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in choosing a field of study.
Transferability
General education requirements may differ from one institution to another. Contact your preferred institutions and plan their general education requirements accordingly with an LCC advisor.
Social Work - The Human Services AAS Degree prepares a student for entry-level positions in human-service-related fields, including entry-level social work positions. While the identified courses are required for the Bachelor's in Social Work, not all courses in this degree apply toward the Bachelor's Degree. Consult an academic advisor to review additional coursework required for the Bachelor's Degree in Social Work at the participating institution selected.
LCC works with many colleges and universities to provide special multi-institutional, associate-to-bachelor's degree transfer pathways. Upon completing this pathway, you would earn an Associates, including the major courses listed below.
Additional information can be found on the Michigan Transfer Network (MiTransfer) webpage.
Major courses that transfer to your transfer destination:
- BIOL 145 or BIOL 201 – Introduction to A & P or Human Anatomy
- PSYC 200 – Introduction to Psychology
- SOCL 120 – Introduction to Sociology
- SOWK 101 – Introduction to Social Work
Transfer destinations:
- Andrews University
- Central Michigan University
- Cornerstone University
- Eastern Michigan University
- Grand Valley State University
- Michigan State University
- Northern Michigan University
- Oakland University
- Saginaw Valley State University
- Spring Arbor University
- University of Michigan-Flint
- Wayne State University
Human Services, CA
Overview
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 service agencies. Jobs may also be within programs concerned with addiction, family violence and aging.
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Career Information
The occupations listed below may require education beyond an Associate Degree. Please see Career Coach for specific career requirements.
*Please note that data shared on this page is provided by Lightcast are estimates only, may require education beyond the certificate or associate degree granted by LCC, and are no guarantee of employment. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in choosing a field of study.
Human Services, CC
Overview
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 service agencies. Jobs may also be within programs concerned with addiction, family violence and aging.
Admissions Requirements
LCC is an open enrollment college serving all those who are excited to learn. Applicants seeking financial aid must possess a high school diploma or GED.
Career Information
The occupations listed below may require education beyond an Associate Degree. Please see Career Coach for specific career requirements.
*Please note that data shared on this page is provided by Lightcast are estimates only, may require education beyond the certificate or associate degree granted by LCC, and are no guarantee of employment. LCC advises that you rely on your own due diligence in choosing a field of study.
Contact Us
Human Services Program
Health and Human Services Division Office
HHS Building, 108
517-483-1433
517-483-1508 fax