Human Services

Program Information

The Human Services (HUSE) program is an open enrollment program designed to provide students with skills needed to enter the human services field as well as to further their education and professional development. For persons already employed in the field, it provides an opportunity to strengthen knowledge and skills to work more effectively with others and opens new job opportunities. The program assists students planning to transfer to four-year colleges and universities in many human services areas. All students receive an education in addiction, aging, family, and human services. Students demonstrate their learned professional skills in supervised field experience in a human services agency when working on the Certificate of Achievement and the Associate in Applied Science Degree.

For more information on this program and careers visit the Human Services program webpage.

Registration Process

You must be an LCC student to be eligible for this program. With limited seats available in each course, enrollment is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Follow these steps to get started:

1. Apply to LCC
   • If you are not currently and have never been an LCC student, apply to the college. It’s FREE!
2. Get Placement Levels
   • Before you can register for classes, all students need to establish their skill-levels in Reading, Writing, and Math. Visit LCC’s Placement Testing page for more information.
   • *Transfer Students: may be able to receive placement levels based on courses completed at another college. To do this, attach copies of your unofficial transcript(s) to the Assessment Waiver Form. Know that the waiver form does not grant transfer credit. Official transcripts must be sent directly to LCC's Registrar's Office for transfer credit to be awareded.
3. Register for Classes
   • LCC has 3 semesters – Fall, Spring, and Summer. Students can view class offerings and enroll in courses using the Banner system. Go to LCC’s Registration page for instructions on how to sign-up for classes.
     *When searching for a course in Banner, HUSE classes are in the “Human Services” subject area, SOWK are in the “Social Work subject area, and GERO classes are in the “Gerontology” subject area. 

Academic Advisors are available in the Gannon building StarZone. To schedule an appointment, visit Academic Advising.

*Check out LCC’s Academic Calendars for important dates.

Program Layout

Associate in Applied Science Degree (#0915)

The trained Human Services employee assists professional staff in social service and human services agencies. The associate degree is generalist in nature, with all students acquiring an education in addictions, aging, and family. This degree is part of an enhanced career pathway into the profession. The education provides the opportunity to learn the history of human services, the necessity for a Code of Ethics, structure of community agencies, the programs and services provided, and the populations served. This curriculum is aligned with the Council for Standards in Human Service Education.

Certificate of Achievement (#1201)

This Certificate of Achievement provides the essential values, knowledge, and skills to promote client and community well-being. It is designed as the second certificate in an enhanced career pathway into human services. This curriculum is aligned with the Council for Standards in Human Service Education.

Certificate of completion (#1199)

This Certificate of Completion provides the essential values, knowledge, and skills to promote client and community well-being. It is designed as the first certificate in an enhanced career pathway into human services. This curriculum is aligned with the Council for Standards in Human Service Education. 

All HUSE courses must be completed with a 2.5 grade or better to be used as a Prerequisite. 

Field Experience

HUSE 282 Human Services Practicum combines classroom training with field experience in a community agency, with exposure to community structure and the internal working of human services organizations. Emphasis is on the development of professional skills while adhering to professional ethics and standards.

Students spend eight (8) hours per week during the semester in a human services organization. Students must meet the course prerequisites (HUSE 100, HUSE 105, HUSE 110, and GERO 100) before taking HUSE 282 Human Services Practicum. Field experience placements are coordinated and assigned by the Human Services program.

Criminal Background Check

Students who enroll in HUSE 282 Human Services Practicum are required to complete an IChat State of Michigan Background Check and a Central Registry Clearance.

Lansing Community College (LCC) does not currently require a Criminal Background Check. However, it is important for students to be aware that if they apply for licensure in any other state, there may be criminal background limitations which would preclude certification/licensure.

Field experience placement sites may require additional checks such as fingerprinting, drug/alcohol screening, and/or other checks/testing before placement and/or during field experience. All costs related to checks/testing are paid by the student.

Students are required to adhere to the policies and procedures set forth by the agency, and may be dismissed from practicum and/or the program at any time for noncompliance.

Transfer Information

The curriculum is designed to satisfy the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) between two- year and four-year institutions in Michigan. Not all courses in this program transfer to all colleges. This degree is designed for students to enter the workforce as pre-professionals and for students who intend to transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a baccalaureate degree. 

Chosen/Preferred Name

LCC has adopted a policy providing all members of the campus community the opportunity to use their chosen or preferred name in records and communications across the campus. A chosen/preferred name refers to a first name which is different than the legal first name. Students may request this option via their LCC profile. The student's Chosen/Preferred Name may be used in many contexts, including class rosters, ID Cards (by request), Desire to Learn (D2L) course sites, and more. However, LCC is legally required to use a student's Legal Name for some things. This includes at all clinical and externship sites, on immunization and medical records, official transcripts, diplomas, financial aid records, and more.

Contact Program

Please contact the Human Services program if you have questions about the program.