Human Services

An overview of the social service field, this degree presents the theoretical approaches to the development of human services and helps students explore careers in the social welfare system. Beginning skills are taught in some courses. Social work education can begin at the Associate in Science level and may advance through a baccalaureate program, a master's degree and a doctorate in Social Work and/or a related fields. Rewarding career possibilities exist at all levels. Jobs are available in family services, aging, health and mental health, addictions, disabilities and numerous other areas. This degree may be earned part-time.

For more information, email Donna Marie McElroy or call (609) 343-5677.

Upon Completion of this program students will be able to:

• Describe the social and historical factors that have led to the development of the social welfare system in the United States;
• Explain the history and social position of the social work and human services fields;
• Apply basic intervention skills and strategies used in working with human service clients. Among these are the following: interviewing and counseling skills, data collection and assessment skills, problem-solving skills, referral skills, documentation skills and system change skills;
• Identify and explain public and private agencies, their services as well as how these services are organized and implemented;
• Explain key behavioral theories and rationales that guide intervention strategies;
• Communicate professionally and effectively concerning agencies, their work and clients.

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