Human Services Degree

The human services program at Metropolitan State College of Denver 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 Colorado colleges that offer human services degrees.

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Metropolitan State College of Denver

Also known as Colorado Mesa

1100 North Avenue, Grand Junction, CO

Metropolitan State College of Denver (Metro State) is a large and comprehensive public college located in downtown Denver, Colorado. Metro State offers bachelor's and master's degrees, with offers 55 majors at the undergraduate level, with 90 minors to choose from. It offers master's degrees in professional accountancy, teacher education and social work.  Metro State's top ten majors are management, biology, criminal justice/criminology, psychology, art, accounting, English, marketing, human performance and sport, and history.

Many programs at Metro State are developing and expanding, including its Center for Urban Education, which trains teachers for middle and high schools. Metro State's Center for Visual Art, which is located off campus in the Santa Fe Arts District, features award-winning artists and serves as an interactive learning laboratory for Metro State Students. Metro State is constructing a Hotel and Hospitality Learning Center (HLC) and Student Success Building. The college's Aviation and Aerospace Program is positioned to make Colorado a leader in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education.

History

Metropolitan State College of Denver was founded in 1965.

Academics

The academic calendar for Metropolitan State College of Denver follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters.

Colleges and Schools

The three schools of Metro State are:

• School of Business
• School of Letters, Arts and Sciences
• School of Professional Studies

Student Life

Metro State offers a special program for incoming freshmen called the "First Year Success Program" - a collaboration between Student Services and Academic Affairs. This program helps new students transition to life on campus. It groups students together according to similar backgrounds and goals, and provides targeted programs that include shared schedules, linked courses, and supplemental instruction and peer study sessions.

Metro State also has more than 150 student clubs and organizations available for involvement on campus. These clubs cover a wide range of academic, social, political, cultural and other interests.

Local chapters of fraternities and sororities have existed at Metro State for roughly six years, and offer many opportunities for service, leadership and involvement.

Traditions

The Metro State school colors are blue, white and red. The school mascot is the roadrunner, and the college athletic teams are nicknamed the "Roadrunners."

Athletics

The Metro State "Roadrunners" athletic teams have won two national championships in track, and four in women's soccer and men's basketball. The Roadrunners compete in many intercollegiate sports, including:

Men's Sports:

• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cross County
• Golf
• Soccer
• Tennis
• Track and Field 

Women's Sports:

• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis
• Track and Field
• Volleyball

Satellite Campuses

Metropolitan State College of Denver has three campuses:

• Main Campus, Auraria Campus, downtown Denver
  Corner of Colfax Ave. and Speer Blvd.
• Metro North, Northglenn
  Northglenn, CO 80223 (near 120th Ave. and I-25)
• Metro South, Denver Tech Center
  Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (near I-25 and Orchard Rd.)

Community Life

Metro State is an urban college, and its activities and programs mirror the needs, values and goals of its surrounding communities. Many initiatives foster growth and change through partnerships with local businesses, agencies and organizations throughout the city of Denver.

The Center for Visual Art offers many exhibitions and for both students and community members. Recent events at the CVA have included:

• ALTERED NATURE: Notable Interpretations from South America
  BILINGUAL POETRY READING BY ANA MARIA HERNANDO AND KENNETH ROBINSON
  Reading in Spanish and English
• COLLECTIVE VISIONS LECTURE:
  Fantasy and Nature in Latin American Art by Jillian Mollenhauer, MSCD Assistant Professor of Art History
• RECEPTION FOR RICHARD T. CASTRO VISITING PROFESSORSHIP
  Honoring Sonia Nazario, author of Enrique's Journey
• (THREE ZERO THREE) THREE THREE NINE-ONE SIX ONE NINE
  Colorado Ballet responds to Altered Nature at the Center for Visual Art
  This site-specific and audience interactive dance work takes a humorous look at everyday telephone communication, especially what happens when things go awry.

Students Enrolled in the Human Services Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Colorado Mesa has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than One Year Certificate
• Bachelor'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

• Grand Junction, CO
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $71220

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

• Grand Junction, CO
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.98
  • Average Annual Salary: $31160

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

• Grand Junction, CO
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $29200

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