Human Services Technology
With human services credentials, you will be ready for entry-level positions providing social, community, and educational services. Jobs responsibilities can include meeting with clients to assess needs, matching clients with services such for their well-being and mental health, and attending to logistical arrangements.
A human services technician, also referred to as a social services technician or aide, is a professional who helps individuals and families improve their quality of life by accessing community services.
Students will take courses from a variety of disciplines and do fieldwork. Study, and eventual jobs, can involve giving care to diverse populations including older adults, at-risk adolescents, people with developmental disabilities, victims of domestic violence, homeless individuals or families, substance abusers, people with chronic illness or people needing vocational rehabilitation.
Graduates should qualify for positions in mental health, child care, family services, social services, rehabilitation, correction, and educational agencies. Education can be continued at a variety of transfer programs at senior public and private institutions.
Credentials
The following credentials are possible with this program:
• Associate of Applied Science in Human Services Technology
• Diploma in Human Services Technology
• Certificate in Human Services Technology – Substance Abuse (offered fall semesters only)
Program requirements:
Human Services Technology degree
Human Services Technology diploma
Human Services Technology - Substance Abuse certificate
School of Arts and Sciences
Associate of Applied Science Degree Program
South Piedmont Community College has an extensive selection of programs developed for occupational fields. Emphasizing career preparation, these programs of study confer an Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS). The coursework for a degree can be completed in two years.
Human Services Technology faculty
Fedder Williams
Faculty, Human Services Technology
