Human Services Degree

The human services program at Hazard Community and Technical 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 Kentucky colleges that offer human services degrees.

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Hazard Community and Technical College

920 Happy Valley Road, Glasgow, KY

At Hazard Community and Technical College (HCTC), students know that they are getting an edge when it comes to life and job skills. HCTC’s philosophy is centered on learning success, and their diverse program offerings reflect this. From academic programs like Bluegrass and Traditional Music to Criminal Justice to Welding Technology, HCTC covers a wide range of popular and unique associate degree courses that define it.

HCTC is the result of a 1964 petition by the people of Hazard and Perry counties to set up a community college in the southeastern region of Kentucky. Inaugurated in 1968, the college moved to its current 17-acre campus two years later. At the time, it was still called Hazard Community College. Merging with the Hazard Technical College through the mandates of the Kentucky Postsecondary Education Improvement Act of 1997, it became HCTC and joined the Kentucky Community and Technical College System that same year.

The current President and CEO of HCTC is Dr. Steve Greiner. Under his leadership, the two-year college offers Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees that can be transferred to any Kentucky four-year college. As a unique offering, HCTC has collaborated with the University Center of the Mountains to allow students to complete either a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree without switching locations.

HCTC offers many programs such as online learning for distance education students, and workforce solutions for local companies. It is affordable and provides a friendly environment that fosters success at work and within the community.

Students Enrolled in the Human Services Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Hazard Community and Technical College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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).