The Human Services Technology program began in January at Vance-Granville Community College, and a new class will begin with commencement of Fall Semester on Aug. 21. Classes are held at VGCC s South Campus in Granville County on N.C. 56 between Butner and Creedmoor. The Associate Degree program prepares students for positions in agencies that provide social, community and educational services.
Students take general college education courses in addition to courses in human services.
The latter include conflict resolution, group process, abnormal psychology, health and financial issues, counseling, ethical issues and stress management. Jobs are readily available in area mental health centers, departments of social services, corrections, family services, rehabilitation services and crisis intervention centers are among the agencies that hire graduates of human services programs. These trained professionals help people live more satisfying, independent and productive lives. The program stresses co-op work experience in preparing students to enter the job force. Often, students acquire jobs with the agencies where they did their internship, said Tracy Wallace, Human Services Technology program head.