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Human Services Faculty
Admissions
Program Coordinator:
Barbara Presson
Associate Professor of Human Services
860-412-7251
Consider a career in Human Services because you:
- Value the concept of empowering people
- Are sensitive to racial, sexual, ethnic, socio-economic, age, and gender issues
- Recognize the importance of team work in professional practice
- Understand the need to safeguard people’s privacy
- Enjoy variety and challenges
- Have the charisma that invites people to engage in change
The associate's degree in Human Services prepares students for
diverse employment opportunities and provides a foundation for those who
plan to transfer to four year colleges or universities.
Human
Services is an ideal program for those who derive satisfaction from
helping others. Students gain insight into a myriad of social issues,
including such areas as mental health, criminal justice, child and
family services, mental retardation, domestic violence, services to
aging adults, addictions, and educational services.
Graduates of
the program have continued their educations at Eastern Connecticut State
University, Rhode Island College, Springfield College, St. Joseph’s
College, Worcester State University, the University of Connecticut, and
other institutions.
