Human Services

If you enjoy helping others in crisis or those who are having difficulty coping with life problems, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Services is your key to a rewarding career. Students may choose from three areas of specialization. Addictions Studies

Addictions Studies explores the nature and impact of addiction on families, individuals and society. Focus is on addictive behaviors including substance abuse, gambling and internet addiction. Students learn strategies for treatment and recovery, as well as how to provide support, coordinate community outreach activities and facilitate educational programs. Careers are available in a variety of in-patient as well as out-patient treatment facilities. Youth & Family Studies

This concentration focuses on issues that affect families and children including child behavior problems, domestic abuse, delinquency, sexual abuse, special needs and aging. Students learn to identify problematic behaviors and cycles of abuse that interfere with healthy living. Interviewing and intervention strategies and techniques are a major focus. Graduates may pursue careers that include victim advocates, child advocates, caseworkers, outreach workers, life-skills instructors, family-support workers and crisis-intervention workers. Human Services Generalist

This concentration allows students to take electives from both the Youth & Family and Addictions Studies concentrations. Practical application of skills and techniques through simulated classroom scenarios is emphasized. Students prepare to work in a broad array of areas including agency family-services counselor, dependency case manager and intake interviewer. Graduates Go Further

Nearly four out of five program graduates are employed shortly after graduation. This includes placement with dozens of local agencies including SafeSpace and Children's Home Society. Many program graduates continue their education with a Master’s Degree in Health Counseling or Clinical Social Work while working in the human services field. Admissions Requirements

A.A. or A.S. Degree with a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. An A.S. Degree in Social and Human Services is preferred. See irsc.edu for required prerequisite courses.

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Students may choose a blended program with classroom and online learning or to complete their entire Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Services online. Note: each online course requires at least one proctored exam.

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Human Services Suite

Student learning is enhanced in the Robert F. and Eleonora McCabe Foundation Human Services Suite, designed to complement and facilitate practical application of skills. The Suite includes a variety of individual and group therapy rooms as well as a child play therapy room and observation windows for critiquing simulated student demonstrations.

Rosie Julmis, Case Manager, Mustard Seed Ministries IRSC Class of 2016