Human Services - Orange County Community College

Human Services from Orange County Community College is a Campus Associate Human Science degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Program Description The Associate in Science degree program in Human Services prepares graduates to transfer and complete a bachelor?s degree in human services, psychology or sociology. Because of the broad liberal arts component, concentration in psychology and sociology with field experiences in at least two human services agencies, the program also prepares the graduate for employment as a direct care worker. The primary goal of the curriculum is the development of critical thinking and clinical problem solving skills as they relate to populations served by human service agencies. The program offers introductory coursework in human services, psychology and sociology, writing skills directly related to the human services field, and field experiences in at least two human service agencies. Most courses are offered each year, often in the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Field Studies in human services are offered each year: Field Studies 1 in the Fall semester, and Field Studies 2 in the Spring. The course of study may be pursued on a part-time basis, daytime or evening. Some courses are available on Saturdays. This program was developed in support of both the Coalition for Direct Care Providers and the New York State Family Development Training and Credentialing Program goals. Students may seek tuition assistance through the Coalition for Direct Care Providers. View more details on Orange County Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Human Science courses.