Human Services Degree

The human services program at Sinte Gleska University 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 Dakota colleges that offer human services degrees.

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Sinte Gleska University

1015 Campanile Avenue, Brookings, SD

Sinte Gleska University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Mission, SD, it offers a rural setting for students to study in. As a tribal college, the school's primary function is to serve residents of the reservation and to provide postsecondary educational options for its students. The school enrolls two thousand students annually, allowing for a more personalized education.

Areas of study available at Sinte Gleska University include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Construction Trades
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Engineering Technology

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, admitting all applicants that meet the basic requirements for admission. Submission of school records, test scores, and letters of recommendations may be requested for certain programs. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $3,500 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Sinte Gleska University may provide financial aid for students that are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

Students can take a look at the school's sintegleska.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Human Services Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Sinte Gleska University has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master'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).