Human Services
Program Overview
Human Services Technology is a two-year Associate degree program that trains students for entry-level jobs in
the helping professions. This page describes the "general" HST curriculum track. VGCC also offers Human Services concentrations in Mental Health and in Substance Abuse counseling. All three programs consist of between 68-72 credit hours and require two semesters of co-op (also called internship) at an approved human services agency. The co-op requirements are explained in detail in the co-op application packet.
The Human Services Technology curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and educational services. Along with core courses, students take courses which prepare them for specialization in specific human service areas.
Students will take courses from a variety of disciplines. Emphasis in core courses is placed on development of relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes in human services. Students also complete a two-semester internship at any of a number of local human services agencies. This fieldwork experience will provide opportunities for application of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.
the helping professions. This page describes the "general" HST curriculum track. VGCC also offers Human Services concentrations in Mental Health and in Substance Abuse counseling. All three programs consist of between 68-72 credit hours and require two semesters of co-op (also called internship) at an approved human services agency. The co-op requirements are explained in detail in the co-op application packet.The Human Services Technology curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies which provide social, community, and educational services. Along with core courses, students take courses which prepare them for specialization in specific human service areas.
Students will take courses from a variety of disciplines. Emphasis in core courses is placed on development of relevant knowledge, skills, and attitudes in human services. Students also complete a two-semester internship at any of a number of local human services agencies. This fieldwork experience will provide opportunities for application of knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.
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