Human Services Degree

The human services program at York 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 South Carolina colleges that offer human services degrees.

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York Technical College

429 N Church St, Spartanburg, SC

Technical education is a specialized course and prepares students for careers that require apt knowledge and technical skills. York Technical College provides this kind of education in the form of associate degrees, diplomas and certificate programs. While education is the stepping stone towards economic development – the York Technical College aims to contribute to the same by maximizing student success. Making education more and more accessible to students from York, Lancaster and Chester, this college aims to contribute to the betterment of society as a whole. The admissions policy is open and equal opportunities are provides to all. Qualified students get the right kind of access to education. Other than regular courses, this college also provides corporate and continuing education courses that are specially designed to promote occupational advancement. This helps to promote personal interest, business and industry growth.

York Technical College provides students with ample opportunities to learn and apply knowledge practically and grow as an individual. Professional courses help students to be prepared for what will come in the future when they step out into the world and pursue their careers. In this way students find it easy to select a career of their interest. This college has a flexible scheduling of programs and a supportive campus environment – this leads to a very conducive study environment and creates a great learning experience for students.

Students Enrolled in the Human Services Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. York Technical College offers a less than one year certificate 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

• Spartanburg, SC
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.38
  • Average Annual Salary: $59040

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

• Spartanburg, SC
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Hourly Rate: $12.85
  • Average Annual Salary: $26740

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).