The Associate in Human Services degree program parallels
most liberal arts programs in four-year colleges and universities. Most
graduates of this degree program transfer to a Bachelor of Social Work
(BSW) degree at four- ear institutions to continue their education. By
choosing their courses carefully, most graduates are able to transfer
with full credit and complete the bachelor’s degree in two additional
years of study.
This program is for the student wishing to enter social
work or related fields, and who wishes to seek employment in counseling
or therapy. It’s aim is to provide students with the necessary skills
and knowledge to enable children, adolescents, adults, the elderly,
families, and groups to solve problems and achieve higher levels of
social functioning.
The Human Services curriculum provides a broad
background in the social and behavioral sciences. It offers the
opportunity for supervised internships where students will be able to
translate theory into practice by having actual experience working with
individuals, families, and communities at local social service agencies,
residential treatment centers, hospitals, and schools. Graduates can
continue their education toward a Bachelor of Social Work degree or
obtain employment in such areas as foster care, residential treatment,
developmental disabilities, mental health, and social services. Practice
options may include counseling, case management, group work and
community advocacy.
The Human Service curriculum is flexible. Classes are
held during the day and evening hours. Evening classes are held both on-
and off- campus to allow students maximum opportunities to complete
their degree in a timely manner. Students working in the field may use
their employment for internship credit while attending human service
seminars if the department approves.
Graduates wishing to pursue social work as a career can
benefit from our transfer agreements with the accredited Bachelor of
Social Work programs at the College of New Rochelle, Iona, Concordia,
Adelphi, N.Y.U., Dominican, Marist, Western Connecticut State College,
SUNY Albany, Fordham, Lehman, Mercy College and others. After receiving
the A.A.S. in Human Services at Westchester Community College, students
can transfer into one of these programs as juniors and complete the
Bachelor of Social Work degree. Successful completion of an accredited
BSW makes it possible to apply for advanced standing status in MSW
programs, making it possible to reduce the time required.
