Human Services Social Work

The NHSC Human Services Social Work Program prepares students to obtain entry-level employment in public and private social service agencies.

You will be equipped with the skills, knowledge, values and sensitivity to effectively serve human needs in a variety of community settings. Each class will provide the paraprofessional level of competencies needed to prepare you to work in general social services or for specialized practice upon transfer to a four-year college.

Career paths available with an associate’s degree in human services include:
• Case management aide

• Community outreach worker

• Gerontology aide

• Intake specialist

• Social work assistant

• Substance abuse counselor

• Probation officer

• Victims advocate associat