Human Services - Middlesex Community College - Bedford

Human Services from Middlesex Community College - Bedford is a Campus Associate Human Science degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Program Description: The Human Services Associate in Science degree program prepares students for a variety of positions in the diverse field of human services. A strong general education component provides essential broad-based knowledge of individuals and society. The development of effective communication and counseling skills is emphasized. The cornerstone of the program is a field placement, which students complete under the guidance of human service professionals. Students have the opportunity to explore career options working with children, elders, people with physical and mental disabilities, minority and refugee populations, homeless individuals and families, and other groups in need. Career and Transfer Outlook: Graduates are competitive candidates for immediate employment in human service agencies. Program Outcomes: Graduates of the Human Services program are prepared to: Demonstrate basic counseling skills and describe the foundations of counseling theory; Discuss the theory of human services, the current operation of the service system, and major issues facing human services in the United States; Define career options in human services and demonstrate the significant differences in prevention and treatment programs serving various populations; Demonstrate ability to work with diverse populations; Explain and discuss fundamental psychological concepts; Examine the principles and concepts of society's social problems and develop and analyze strategies for change; Discuss and demonstrate group process and inter-personal relations as it applies in the work place and for clinical use in the field; Apply the Direct Support Skill Standards in their coursework and field work; Develop research and writing skills, particularly those needed for accurate record keeping. View more details on Middlesex Community College - Bedford, MA . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Human Science courses.