Human Services Degree

The human services program at Mercer County 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 New Jersey colleges that offer human services degrees.

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Mercer County Community College

8200 Town Center Blvd, Voorhees, NJ

About
Mercer County Community College, located in West Windsor, New Jersey, was founded in 1962 as a merger between Trenton Junior College and the newly established MCCC. The school was given a 292 acre located to house its facilities and offer students comprehensive post-secondary educational opportunities. The campus was officially opened in 1971, initially serving approximately 1300 student.

Since its inception the school has expanded its facilities, offering cultural, technical and other resources to students and residents of the community.  Mercer County CC further expanded by opening a center in Trenton, offering residents of the city access to similar services. Today the school serves over 13,000 students a year. MCCC is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Academics
Mercer County Community College offers a large number of programs to meet the needs of its students and community, allowing them to choose a program that will help them fulfill their educational or career goals.

MCCC has agreements in place with six four-year public New Jersey institutions, allowing for dual enrollment or transfer upon completion of the first two years of a four year education. Students may apply to any four year institution they wish to transfer too, though the public institutions guarantee admission if certain academic requirements are met.

Career programs result in either a certificate or associate degree, demonstrating that the individual is qualified to perform tasks and duties at the entry level immediately upon graduation. These programs provide the skills and knowledge necessary to enter the workforce through a mixture of classroom and practical study, allowing individuals to develop the experience necessary for success.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Funeral Service
• Communication
• Culinary Arts
• Liberal Arts

MCCC also offers continuing and adult education courses for individuals interested in personal or professional growth, as well as a number of community oriented programs and services to help with economic and cultural development.

Admissions and Financial Aid
As an open-enrollment institution, all students interested in enrollment at Mercer County Community College will be admitted if they meet the minimum requirements for admission.

Students must supply transcripts and may be required to take a placement exam to determine which general education courses they must take. Registration begins shortly before the start of a given semester, with tuition fees usually due shortly thereafter.

Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, work study programs and scholarships. Students in need of financial aid must complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from which the resulting student aid report is used to determine a student's need, eligibility and awards.

Students may also qualify for a HOPE Scholarship, which provides tuition assistance for students demonstrating academic excellence. Students may be asked to provide additional financial assistance prior to the disbursement of funds to ensure the accuracy of the information provided.

Clubs and Organizations
A number of clubs and organizations are available through Mercer County Community College, offering students a means to find like minded or interesting individuals to explore shared interests or common ground with. These clubs and organizations participate in a number of activities as outlined by their goals.

Clubs may focus on a particular interest, cultural heritage, social causes, or academics, allowing students to find one or more club that suits them best. Social bonds are also formed in such clubs, outside of a classroom atmosphere, often through shared goals, and typically lasting long after the students have graduated.

Clubs and organizations at MCCC include:

• Go Green Club
• Drama Club
• Student Government Association
• Philosophy Club
• Viking 89 Radio Station

Students Enrolled in the Human Services Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Mercer County Community 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

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 490
  • Average Hourly Rate: $40.57
  • Average Annual Salary: $84380
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.55
  • Average Annual Salary: $71850
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 570
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $68030

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.20
  • Average Annual Salary: $33690
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $30930
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 590
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $37150

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

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.16
  • Average Annual Salary: $62730
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 290
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.39
  • Average Annual Salary: $48660
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 310
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $41400

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