Human Services Associate - Southwest Wisconsin Technical College

Human Services Associate from Southwest Wisconsin Technical College is a Campus Associate Human Science degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Promoting positive change and assisting people in need is a rewarding and satisfying career. The Human Services Associate program prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to obtain entry-level positions in a variety of human service agencies. The program includes a combination of general education courses, in-depth study of human service topics, and two semesters of on-site field experience in community placements under the supervision of working professionals. Career Opportunities Graduates from the Human Services Associate program are employed in county human service agencies, community-based organizations, residential treatment programs, schools, inpatient facilities, and other settings that assist people in need. Depending on their area of interest, graduates work with elders, teens, families, people with disabilities, people in the criminal justice system, domestic/family violence, community development, and prevention. Some human services careers require education beyond an associate degree . This program has transfer agreements with Upper Iowa University, Loras College, Springfield College, and UW-Stout. Program Outcomes At the completion of this program, graduates will be able to: Interact effectively with a diverse clientele to interview, instruct, and assess needs and eligibility for services in a variety of settings Uphold the Ethical Standards for Human Service Professionals, including confidentiality, boundaries, and dual relationships Collaborate effectively with professional staff, team members, clients, and collateral agencies Accept and respond appropriately to feedback Demonstrate entry-level skills in written and verbal communications and documentation Assist with planning, facilitating, and evaluating activities; support services; intake counseling; and emergency or intervention programs Apply principles of promotion to market agencies and programs Access community resources, including informal and natural supports View more details on Southwest Wisconsin Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Human Science courses.