Human Services Degree

The human services program at Hopkinsville Community 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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Hopkinsville Community College

2660 S Green St, Henderson, KY

Hopkinsville Community College, located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, serves the residents of western Kentucky and northern Tennessee.  The school offers a quality 2 year education for transfer as well as vocational programs for more career inclined individuals. HCC is one of the 16 schools that comprise the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).  HCC prides itself on the quality of education its faculty provides students year after year.

Academics

Hopkinsville Community College offers 21 programs that will provide graduates with an associate's degree, certificate or diploma. Some programs are designed for transfer to a four year institution while others offer technical or vocational training for immediate placement in the work force.

Programs offered include:

• Automotive Technology
• Business Administration
• Criminal Justice
• Human Services
• Information Technology
• Welding Technology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling at Hopkinsville Community College must supply high school transcripts or GED test scores along with their ACT, SAT or COMPASS test scores. Transfer students must supply high school transcripts or GED test scores along with transcripts from their previous college.

Financial aid is available to qualifying students. Students requiring financial aid assistance should visit the financial aid office in order to determine eligibility. Financial aid awards may be denied if a student does not maintain satisfactory academic progress. Information on SAP guidelines are available online.

Students Enrolled in the Human Services Program

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

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• 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

Salary & Wages

• Evansville, IN-KY
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $47550

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

Salary & Wages

• Evansville, IN-KY
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Hourly Rate: $11.65
  • Average Annual Salary: $24230

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

Salary & Wages

• Evansville, IN-KY
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.38
  • Average Annual Salary: $34070

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