Human Services - Pennsylvania College of Technology

Human Services from Pennsylvania College of Technology is a Campus Associate Human Science degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Human Services trains students to provide general helping, supportive and preventive services for people with emotional, developmental, social or physical challenges. Students develop skills in counseling, crisis intervention, group work and case management. Students apply these general skills in analyzing specific types of agencies and through internships in the field. Career Opportunities Entry-level positions in youth and aging programs, senior citizen centers, drug and alcohol counseling programs, child care development agencies, correctional facilities and other agencies. Program Goals A graduate of this major should be able to: provide generic therapeutic, supportive and preventive services for people with emotional, developmental, social or physical problems in a variety of social or human service settings. demonstrate knowledge of social and human services delivery systems and their role within the local and national community. identify and link clients with resources and services provided by local human service agencies. apply systematic procedures to identify problems. provide basic individual and group counseling techniques to address identified problems. serve as a client advocate, facilitating movement of clients through social service systems, within a variety of agency settings. contribute to developing systematic programs for personal change. maintain progress and case notes and write objective, accurate reports. listen actively to clients, colleagues and the community. apply mathematical skills to reports, agency budgets, and statistical interpretations. apply principles of psychology, sociology and biology to human issues. understand and respect cultural differences that affect behavior and beliefs. contribute to effective agency planning, budgeting and management. understand the interrelation of physical, social and mental well-being and apply this knowledge. understand and demonstrate strong ethical behavior and decision making consistent with the ethical guidelines and standards proposed by the National Organization for Human Service Education. develop greater self-understanding and self-reflection to enhance professional behavior, promote students\\\' abilities to make life affirming choices and to make effective decisions in the field. View more details on Pennsylvania College of Technology . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Human Science courses.