The Human Services program at Owensboro Community and Technical College prepares you for entry level positions in agencies and institutions which provide social, community, educational, and mental health services. The curriculum will give you the essential knowledge and skills to begin a career in direct service to individuals. Included in the curriculum is a core of Human Services courses, technical electives pertaining to various areas of Human Services, and general education courses. Application of Human Services principles and skills is provided through a clinical experience in an appropriate setting. The clinical course is usually taken in your last semester. You may focus your studies by choosing the specific technical courses that best match your interests in such areas as juvenile delinquency, gerontology, corrections, developmental disabilities, and community and family services.
For course sequence, see the program card. For graduation requirements, see the academic plan.
This program has no special admission requirements.
Upon completion of the program the graduate is prepared to seek employment in various areas of Human Services. These settings may include hospitals, youth care facilities, mental health settings, chemical dependency settings, correctional facilities, geriatric settings, and social services agencies.
The program can be completed in two years if you take 15 to 18 credit hours per semester. General education classes should be taken along with curriculum classes.
Greta McDonough, MSSW Program Coordinator 270-686-4666 greta.mcdonough@kctcs.edu
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in cooperation with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
The Human Services program prepares you for entry level positions in agencies and institutions which provide social, community, educational and mental health services. You may focus your studies by choosing the technical courses that match your interests such as juvenile delinquency, gerontology, corrections, developmental disabilities, and family services. Application of classroom principles and skills are provided through clinical experiences, usually during your last semester. Graduates are prepared for employment in a variety of social services agencies. Use the contact info on the web page to learn more!