Human Services Degree

The human services program at Little Big Horn 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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Little Big Horn College

Also known as Helena College

1115 N Roberts Street, Helena, MT

As the name suggests, Little Big Horn College is located near little big horn River to the south of Montana in a very good environment for learning. Its core area of study is liberal arts, which is based on the cultural studies of the Crow Indian people.  The institution, LBHC, has a large Crow Indian Tribe membership in its student body.

The institution has adequate space for expansion and possesses state-of-the-art facilities necessary to foster student achievement. This expansion will allow students to graduate when they are really qualified in their areas of specialization. Among the courses being offered at LBHC include; Agriculture (especially Livestock Management), Crow Studies, Business Administration, Mathematics, Science, Information Systems and Early Childhood Education to mention a few.

The college has well-organized recreational activities that keep students fit, clubs for students to explore their talents and interests, and online learning systems for some of the courses offered. Good examples of such courses that can be taken online include Information Systems Studies, Programming and Computer Studies. There are no application charges and the college also gives some financial assistance to students who qualify.

Students Enrolled in the Human Services Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Helena College offers an associate's degree program in human services.

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).