If you’re looking for a career that will allow you to help others, you may want to check out our Human Services program. It’s designed to provide meaningful training for students interested in working with people. The program emphasizes the personal attitudes, technical knowledge, and practical skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in a wide variety of social service settings. As human services paraprofessionals, graduates reach out to individuals, families and communities.

Sample careers in this field: Case management, community corrections, counseling, residential and behavioral technician, social services, victim's advocate, volunteer coordinator

The curriculum below is a sample of curriculum for this area of study.

Curriculum varies slightly based on the degree (A.A.S., A.S., or Technical Certificate) and is subject to change. Advisors can help determine sequence of classes.

GENERAL EDUCATION -- 19 CREDITS
		English Composition	3
		Life Skills Elective	1
		Mathematics Elective	3
		Introduction to Psychology	3
		Introduction to Sociology	3
		Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3
		or
		Introduction to Interpersonal Communication	3
		Introductory Biology	3
		or
		Physical Science	3
PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL CORE -- 26 CREDITS
		Introduction to Microcomputers	3
		Introduction to Human Services	3
		Helping Relationship Techniques	3
		Interviewing and Assessment	3
		Internship I	4
		Internship II	4
		Behavior Modification-Choice Theory	3
		Group Process and Skills	3
CONCENTRATION -- 12 CREDITS
REGIONALLY DETERMINED --  (Limit = 6)
TOTAL CREDITS			63

"I loved attending and graduating from a community college, and I have great respect for Ivy Tech. My resume is more eye-catching and Human Services has proven to be an all-encompassing field where the work is plentiful."

Bridget Edwards

Human Services, ‘06

Project Leader, Americorps

Peace Learning Center

Program Summary (pdf)