Human Services - Merced College

Human Services from Merced College is a Campus Associate Human Science degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. program Description The Human Services A.A. program provides a basic academic background for the student seeking a career working with people in a variety of social settings. The program is based on a synthesis of knowledge from several social sciences, together with methodologies of intervention at the individual, group and community levels. The Human Service profession promotes improved service delivery systems by addressing not only the quality of direct services, but by also seeking to improve accessibility, accountability, coordination, and collaboration among professionals and agencies to attain the highest quality of life with the least amount of intervention. Over a two year course of study students engage in a rich learning experience to explore theory, and acquire knowledge and skills in intervention, community organization, social welfare policy, and basic social work strategies. In addition, students are guided to a better understanding of self, and their abilities to make a difference in individuals, families and communities. As a basic introductory program many graduates find entry level positions as advocates, youth workers, volunteer coordinators, human resource specialists, fundraisers or advocacy specialists for victims of child abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, or other social issues. A significant number of graduates from this program are employed in agencies, federal, state and non-profit organizations, forprofit enterprises, and a variety of societal settings. Many graduates continue their education completing B.A. or B.S. degrees in social work, counseling, psychology vocational rehabilitation, public administration or education. Many other students have gone on to complete master?s degrees in the above mentioned fields and hold professional positions as supervisors, administrators, case managers, adoption counselors, child and adult protective service social workers, policy analyst, youth counselors and behavior specialist, to name a few. The Associate in Arts Degree in Human Services is available for students who meet the graduation requirements and complete the following required courses. Program Student Learning Outcomes A. Describe the historical development of social work, social welfare, and human services systems. B. Explain and analyze contemporary policies and social problems and services available to meet the needs of various disadvantaged populations. C. Identify and discuss the values and ethics of the profession. D. Identify models of service delivery, including community resources, with specific emphasis on the Human Services model. E. Understand and identify the roles of a human services professional, emphasizing the Helping Process, basic helping skills, identifying behaviors of challenging clients, and the application of crisis intervention strategies. View more details on Merced College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Human Science courses.