Prepare for a meaningful career helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges.
What is Human & Social Services?
The Human & Social Services program at Somerset Community College offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and related certificates, designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in various social, community, educational, and mental health organizations. The curriculum is structured to help students acquire the essential knowledge and skills for these roles. It includes a comprehensive mix of human services courses, general education classes, and technical courses focused on human services. Students may also gain practical experience through clinical placements in relevant settings.
Upon completing the program, graduates are equipped to seek employment in diverse areas such as childcare facilities, mental health settings, chemical dependency centers, hospitals, educational institutions, correctional facilities, geriatric settings, child and youth centers, and social service agencies.
