This degree prepares you to assist people with social, behavioral or mental health problems. Students in this program aspire to be counselors, advocates, program supervisors and agency executives in the wide variety of human service fields. In these positions, you will work with children, adolescents, LGBTQ, homeless, older adults, developmentally disabled and refugees.

Graduates are prepared to transfer to four-year colleges to major in social work, psychology, sociology, public policy or creative arts therapy. Graduates also are sought after by community agencies for positions that range from direct care to those with management responsibilities.

This program is offered by the Human Services and Addictions Counseling Department.

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Human Services Degree Program

Human Services Degree Program

Students in this program aspire to be counselors, advocates, program supervisors and agency executives in the wide variety of Human Service fields.

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NOTE: Additional educational requirements and/or certifications may be needed for some careers.

Student in graduation attire in the classroom

Transfer and Career Services and Resources

The Center for Careers and Transfer provides career resources and services and help in identifying your skills and interests and how they connect to career possibilities. Transfer counseling services are also available and a list of transfer agreements are posted.
Severina Rivers at commencement
I'm going to celebrate this graduation, because I put a lot of work into this. You need to celebrate the triumphs in your life.
Severina R. | Human Services Graduate

Get in Touch

Department or program information:

Maryanne Pepe
Human Services and Addictions Counseling DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON
Brahan Hall, Room 008
(518) 629-7341

Program admission information:

Admissions Office
Guenther Enrollment Services Center, Room 223
(518) 629-7309