The Human Services major is designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in human services areas. As team members, graduates will provide health care, treatment, rehabilitation, and behavioral direction for individuals or groups of clients. The three major employment areas include those relating to mental health, developmental disabilities, and chemical dependency. Opportunities for employment include, but are not limited to, state, private, and community human service agencies, nursing homes, and public schools. Instruction includes courses related to providing personal care, communication skills, behavioral and rehabilitation techniques.
Emphasis is placed on the three specialty areas.
Human services professionals complement the curriculum as guest speakers and by providing guidance during field experiences. Career ladder opportunities are built into the curriculum plan. Students have the option upon satisfactorily completing 12 credits of selected courses to stop out as a Mental Health Assistant, Chemical Health Assistant, or a Developmental Disabilities Assistant. Graduates wishing to continue their education in the human services field may receive college credit with the approval of the receiving institution. Rochester Community and Technical College offers an associate of science degree in human services.