Applied Human Services - Pennsylvania College of Technology

Applied Human Services from Pennsylvania College of Technology is a Campus Bachelor Human Science degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The Applied Human Services baccalaureate is designed to prepare women and men for careers in a variety of human services fields: services for persons with developmental disabilities or mental illness, services for individuals who have been adjudicated in the criminal justice system, services for individuals and families in crisis, services for older individuals, and services for individuals with a chemical dependency. The major provides students with a solid grounding in the general theories and principles of assessing human needs and responding to those needs in the least restrictive environment. Upon this generalist foundation, students may build a curriculum that emphasizes human service theory and practice targeted for specific populations or may emphasize the administration of human services, as opposed to direct care. Students will complete a general core of math, science, humanities, computer science and communications. This liberal arts core and the human services specialization reflect a recognition that strong written and oral communication skills are critical to ethical human service practice and successful tenure in the field, that practical experience is equally as important as theoretical knowledge to serve others competently, and that an understanding of how technology can assist human service recipients often equips providers with useful and marketable tools. Career Opportunities Social services caseworker, child protective services worker, drug and alcohol counselor, probation officer, residential services worker, youth development counselor, corrections officer, crisis-line worker, and shelter worker, among others. Program Goals In addition to meeting the goals established for the associate degree , graduates of the Applied Human Services program should be able to qualify for CPR and first aid certification. draft reports, case studies, grants, and proposals that include appropriate documentation and that demonstrate mastery of the full range of writing skills. recognize and use professional behaviors in their dealings with clients, peers, supervisors, funding sources, and the public. apply the tenets of effective oral communication: critical listening, adaptation to diverse audiences, varied delivery techniques, and control of non-verbals. understand the funding streams that pervade this profession and be able to apply statistical analysis to the design and administration of budgets. recognize and respect the range of cultural, class, and economic factors that shape values and affect behavior. log site observations that represent the full range of human services and recognize the demands endemic to specific agencies and services. interact effectively in one-to-one and in group settings. choose and apply appropriate-to-the-situation counseling methodologies. develop the means to remain current by identifying, consulting, and citing the appropriate literature; by identifying and assuming the appropriate professional memberships (local, state, national); and by actively participating in appropriate organizations. gain familiarity with the technology available to human services providers and clients, recognizing its uses and limitations, its applications, and its sources. understand the role of Civil Service regulations within the profession and be prepared to qualify for Civil Service positions. View more details on Pennsylvania College of Technology . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Human Science courses.