Human Services Human Services Associate in Science In the human services program, you’ll acquire fundamental counseling and human services skills while preparing for careers that improve the lives of individuals, families and communities. Request Information Apply Now Program Contact Amy Ford (413) 775-1127 forda@gcc.mass.edu Program Overview Degree Requirements Learning Outcomes Faculty Career Outlook GCC and Franklin County Sheriff's office were the catalysts for my whole life. They taught me how to be in and to connect with a community.— Ken Chartrand, Liberal Arts '15 Upcoming Events No Events Human services is ideal for anyone who wants to have a positive impact on people’s lives. In this interdisciplinary program, you’ll study the human condition and the role of the helper in addressing human needs. You will build your knowledge of many kinds of counseling and social work. Your human services courses will provide an introduction to the field as a whole, as well as case management and counseling. Finally, through a practicum, you’ll get real-world experience working at a human services agency. 61-63credits Associate in Science Associate in Science (AS) degrees are typically completed in two (2) years and designed for immediate workforce entry Learn more TransferGuaranteed admission and streamlined transfer to four-year state schools through MassTransfer!Learn more What's Next?Human services can be a jumping-off point for any field that requires a deep understanding of human psychology, policy and programming. After completing the degree, you might go on to an entry-level human services position, such as social services aide, case manager or direct care supervisor. You will also be prepared to transfer to a four-year institution for further study in human services, psychology, addiction treatment and recovery, social work, public health, community organizing or public administration. Graduates will be able to examine and question the human services delivery systems using a systemic historical lens. Graduates will explain how public and private attitudes influence legislation and the interpretation of polices related to human services. Graduates will explain the broader sociopolitical issues that affect human services delivery systems. Graduates will demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and theory of the interaction of human systems. Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of individual, interpersonal, group, family, organizational, community, and societal dynamics. Graduates will use a diversity lens to examine and solve problems. Graduates will apply contextual knowledge to program planning and delivery. Graduates will be able to explain the conditions giving rise to human services needs. Graduates will apply accepted models to plan appropriate strategies, services, implementation and evaluation of outcomes. Graduates will be able to design and implement appropriate interventions in service delivery. Graduates will assess and analyze the needs of clients and groups Graduates will demonstrate good case management practice Graduates will demonstrate effective basic counseling and interpersonal skills Graduates will facilitate client groups effectively Graduates will be able to demonstrate the skills and attitudes to function as an effective human services professional. Graduates will incorporate client-related values and attitudes. Graduates will demonstrate the development of a professional identity.