What is 'Human Services? (HMSV)'
The Human Services program prepares the student for entry-level positions in public and private community agencies and institutions involved with helping professions. The human services worker is prepared to work as a team member, generally working under the direction of a professional, in providing help to the client. The Council for Standards in Human Services Education (CSHSE) accredits the Human Services program.
Accrediation
The Human Services Program, Associate of Science Degree has been accredited by The Council for Standards in Human Service Education since 1995.
Is it for you?
Those working in the human services or chemical dependency counseling field have specialized training as a helping professional. They hold a variety of positions, whether in residential care, correctional facilities, substance abuse treatment facilities, homeless shelters and food banks, organizations dedicated to children and families, poverty and employment services, child and elder care operations, mental health agencies and domestic violence efforts. Their role may include helping others obtain services, monitoring and keeping records, organizing or leading group activities, assisting clients in mastering everyday living skills and modeling healthy behaviors for residents or clients.
Jobs and Salary Expectations
Average wage http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes211093.htm
Program Faculty
- Dr. Robert Dresser, B.A., M.S., Ed.D, NCC,CRC (Program Coordinator)
- Dawn Bacon-Naumann, B.S., M.S.
- Michael Rush, B.S., M.S., CPC, LMHP
Program Descriptions
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The Human Services program prepares the student for entry-level positions in public and private community agencies and institutions involved with helping professions. The human services worker is prepared to work as a team member, generally working under the direction of a professional, in providing help to the client. The Council for Standards in Human Services Education (CSHSE) accredits the Human Services program.
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The Chemical Dependency Counseling program prepares the student for positions in public and private sectors. A variety of learning experiences focus on theoretical and practical knowledge in working with chemically dependent individuals and their families. The student has the opportunity to develop skills which will enable him/her to work with individuals or groups within the area of chemical dependency counseling. The intent of the program is to facilitate meeting Nebraska certification standards. State certification requirements are subject to change at the discretion of the Department of Health and Human Services.
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The Chemical Dependency certificate provides knowledge and skills in medical and social aspects of addiction; treatment issues in addictions; interpersonal communications; helping skills/techniques; introduction to counseling; assessment, case planning, and management; professional ethics and issues and crisis intervention. The certificate includes general education in English Composition, Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology and Information Systems.
- The General Human Services certificate provides knowledge and skills in interpersonal communication; overview of human services; helping skills/techniques; community resources; introduction to counseling theories; assessment, case planning, and management; professional ethics and issues; and crisis intervention. The certificate includes general education in English composition, mathematics, psychology, sociology and information systems
Degree Requirements
COURES DESCRIPTIONS
Scholarships
John Vautravers Memorial Scholarship
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- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25
- Must have completed 15 credit hours in HMSV prefix courses
- Must have completed at least 30 credit hours that apply to the Human Services or Chemical Dependency degree
- Explain interest in Human Services program, desired goals, and experience in community service work
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Credit Classes and Registration
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