Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 CATALOG 
    
2020-2021 CATALOG [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Human Services Specialist, A.A.S


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Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Human Services Specialist Program is designed to provide students with the appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to become competent in working with many human service agencies in the areas of mental health, aging, child care, homelessness, disabilities, poverty and drug abuse counseling.

If a baccalaureate degree is desired, the student should consult one of the Human Services faculty for information on how this program may articulate with a baccalaureate degree in Social Work.

Career Opportunities

Mental health technician, youth worker, social services delivery worker, child care specialist, family services advocate, psychiatric technician, drug abuse counselor, adolescent counseling assistant, customer service representative.

Summary of Required Hours


Total Hours: 60


Note(s):


*Potential UTC Transfers are required to complete

  Cultural Anthropology.

** Directed Electives:   Women’s Studies.
                                    Introduction to Criminal Justice.

 

Humanities and/or Fine Arts Electives

For additional information contact Human Services Faculty Advisors, Lucilla Nash at (423)-697-2442 or Kathy Trotter at (423)-697-3223.

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