Human Services Degree

The human services program at Aaniiih Nakoda College prepare students for careers as a social and human service assistant, community health worker, or community and social service specialist. The program focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services, as well as preparing individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Program courses include: social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, and social services law and administration. Get more details below including other Montana colleges that offer human services degrees.

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Aaniiih Nakoda College

777 Grandview Dr, Kalispell, MT

Aaniiih Nakoda College (formerly Fort Belknap College) founded in 1984, is a tribal college located on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation. ANC generally serves geographically isolated populations that have no other means accessing education beyond the high school level.

The college helps individuals to improve their lives by offering them an opportunity to maintain the cultural integrity of the Gros Ventre and Assiniboine Tribes as well as succeed in an American technological society.

ANC offers four certificate programs and 11 associate's degree programs. In 2010 7 students received certificates and 19 students received associates' degrees. As a small tribal college, Aaniiih Nakoda College has implemented an academic oriented, yet supportive culture. The student body includes approx 56 percent female students, 87 percent Native American students and 62 percent full-time students.

Aaniiih Nakoda College is a member of the AIHEC (American Indian Higher Education Consortium). The institution incorporates native culture into the curriculum and promotes cultural identity. Many talented young people have been hired by Aaniiih Nakoda from within the community; since the College is dedicated to a “grow your own” philosophy of developing the community's future leaders.  However, the school is open to both tribal and non-tribal members.

Career Options for Graduates

Social and Community Service Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, social and community service managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.5% from 2014 to 2024

Social and Human Service Assistants

Description

Assist in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, social and human service assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.4% from 2014 to 2024

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

Description

All community and social service specialists not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, community and social service specialists, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).