The human and social service program prepares students for employment as paraprofessionals in the field of social work. Career opportunities are in a wide range of human and social services.

The human and social service field is concerned with those services and occupations that provide for meeting the diverse needs of individuals and/or families for a more satisfying, self-sufficient way of life. Social services personnel must be knowledgeable about and sensitive to the unique needs and cultural diversity of people of all ages and socioeconomic circumstances. Students participate in a supervised practicum as well as classroom instruction to help develop and enhance professional skills.

Gerontology Option/Certificate of Competency
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The gerontology option provides students with knowledge and understanding of the normal but highly variable process of aging and human development. The option prepares students to be more effective in working with older adults and in the implementation of programs and services for the elderly. The gerontology option is designed for the professional or paraprofessional individual currently working in the field of aging; students who anticipate working with older adults; and anyone who is interested in understanding the aging process for personal or professional reasons.