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Contact:
Eric Comstock, Chair
(317) 921-4426
ecomstoc@ivytech.edu
Curriculum varies based on the degree (A.A.S., A.S., or Technical Certificate) and is subject to change. Curriculum posted are samples; Advisors can help determine sequence of classes.
Concentrations
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.
Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana offers the Human Services Generalist AS degree. This degree is for students who do not intend to transfer to a four-year university after completing the associate degree. Please click here to see the required courses for the Generalist A.S. degree in Human Services.
Students intending to transfer are encouraged to pick up the advising sheets for:
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis IUPUI (Bachelor of Social Work-BSW). Please see the Human Services program advisor for more information. Please click here to see the required courses for the A.S. in Human Services that transfers to the BSW program at IUPUI.
University of Cincinnati (Bachelor Degree in Addictions Studies). This degree is offered via live two-way video on the Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana campus. Please see the Human Services program advisor for more information. Please click here to see the required courses for the A.S. degree in Human Services that transfers to the Addictions program at U of C.
University of Indianapolis (Bachelor of Social Work-BSW). Please see the Human Services program advisor for more information. Please click here to see the required courses for the A.S. degree in Human Services that transfers to the BSW program at U of Indy.
Public and Social Services Programs
"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