About Human Services
Human Services prepares students for careers supporting individuals, families, and communities in a variety of behavioral health and social service settings.
At CMCC, you’ll develop skills in counseling foundations, client engagement, assessment, and advocacy while gaining practical experience working with diverse populations. The program emphasizes applied learning and professional readiness, preparing you to make meaningful contributions in the field.
Students can earn a one-year Human Services certificate along the way or complete the associate degree. While enrolled, students can also complete the required coursework to earn the MHRT/C certification, preparing them to enter the workforce or continue their education toward a bachelor’s degree. The program is also available 100% online.
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Explore the Coursework
The Human Services program offers hands-on, applied coursework that prepares you to support individuals and communities in real-world settings. Students develop skills in counseling, case management, and advocacy while learning how to respond to complex social and behavioral health challenges.
Advanced Practice & Intervention
- HUS 205 Crisis Intervention
- HUS 230 Group Counseling
- HUS 250 Ethics & Issues in Human Services
- HUS 266 Grief, Loss, & Bereavement
Specialized Human Services Topics
- HUS 152 Foundations of Addiction
- HUS 198 Myth, Madness, & Mental Illness
- HUS 204 Vocational Rehabilitation
- HUS 235 Veteran Support Services
MHRT/C Certificate Coursework
- HUS 112 Introduction to Human Services
- HUS 151 Interviewing & Counseling
- HUS 153 Substance Abuse Disorders
- HUS 155 Case Management
- HUS 201 Multicultural Perspectives in Human Services
- HUS 202 Psychosocial Aspects of Disability
- PSY 212 Abuse, Trauma, & Recovery
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Where Graduates Transfer
Graduates of the Human Services program often transfer to four-year institutions to pursue bachelor’s degrees in social work, human services, behavioral health, and related fields, while others enter the workforce in roles such as case management, community support, and behavioral health services.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus of the Human Services program?
The Human Services program prepares students to support individuals, families, and communities through careers in behavioral health and social services. Students develop skills in counseling, case management, and advocacy while building the professional competencies needed for both entry-level roles and transfer into bachelor’s degree programs.
What careers can this program lead to?
Students build practical skills in communication, client engagement, crisis intervention, and problem-solving, while developing an understanding of human behavior, social systems, and culturally responsive practices across diverse populations.
What skills will I develop in this program?
Students complete coursework in areas such as developmental psychology, social psychology, personality theory, and abnormal psychology, as well as research methods and statistics. The program emphasizes applying psychological concepts to real-world situations through analysis and research.
Does this program include hands-on or field experience?
Yes, students gain hands-on experience through practicum courses that provide supervised, real-world learning in human services settings. These experiences allow students to apply classroom knowledge, develop professional skills, and prepare for work in the field.
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