Associate in Public Service Degree Program
Major in Human Services               

The Human Services major is ideal for students considering a career in human services, as well as for students who already have experience in human services.  Students new to the field will gain an excellent foundation in theory and practice related to human services, and will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through practicums and field-based learning options.  Students already experienced in human services, can use and build upon their work experiences while acquiring new knowledge, skills, and the direction needed to move into new or more advanced positions in the field.

The program prepares students to work in diverse settings such as group homes, correctional, mental retardation, and mental health settings; family, child, and youth service agencies, and programs concerned with alcoholism, drug abuse, family violence, and aging.  Near the end of the degree program, students will complete two supervised field placements.   These placements are designed to give students an opportunity for practical applications of theories and concepts they are learning in the classroom.  Students are required to have an acceptable background check.  A criminal record could make you ineligible for enrollment or participation in a cooperative work experience creating an inability to graduate from the program. 

  INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT CONCENTRATION

The Instructional Assistant program is designed to prepare students for the position of teacher’s aide. This program will provide students with the skills to work in the school setting with a variety of students, capabilities and family dynamics. Graduates of the program will receive an associate’s degree in Human Services. It is a South Carolina requirement that teachers’ aides possess two-year college degrees.

Near the end of the degree program, students will complete two supervised field placements. These placements are designed to give students an opportunity for practical applications of theories and concepts they are learning in the classroom. Students are required to have an acceptable criminal background check. A criminal record could make you ineligible for enrollment of participation in a cooperative work experience creating an inability to graduate from the program.

Last Updated March 11, 2008