Human Services AAS
MEDIAN SALARY
$38,277*
SALARY RANGE $28,945 - $59,941
Assist providers 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. (bls.gov)
Over 2,500 expected jobs in the region in the next 10 years.
MEDIAN SALARY
$49,038*
SALARY RANGE $30,736 - $85,737
Promote community health and assist individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as advocate for health needs assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Advocate to improve individual and overall community health. (bls.gov)
Over 600 expected jobs in the region in the next 10 years.
MEDIAN SALARY
$78,426*
SALARY RANGE $49,022 - $131,335
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service or community organization. Oversee the program’s budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers. (bls.gov)
Over 1,000 expected jobs in the region in the next 10 years.
Internship Opportunities
Students have opportunities for an internship in their second year of the Human Services program. Many students have subsequently been hired by local and regional community organizations.
Microcredentials
This program may allow students to earn digital badges which verifies the achievement of in-demand skills and competencies. SUNY FMCC continues to expand opportunities for students to become more marketable to employers.
Course Highlights
Course Catalog
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2023-2024 FMCC CATALOGProgram Course Layout
This program provides foundational coursework in human services, psychology, sociology and more combined with direct field experience through a 180 hour internship. Here are some of the courses you will take.
This course is designed to give students an understanding and working knowledge of the Social Service system and the role and function of the helping professional. Students will gain an understanding of system theory and strength based practice with individuals, families and groups as well as an overview of case management, referral and service coordination services provided by the Generalist practitioner.
Concepts and contemporary theories of human development throughout the life span. Considers biological, intellectual, emotional, and social maturation and typical problems from infancy through adulthood.
This course focuses on the Human Services professional and their role in providing services. The values and ethics of the Human Service professional, engagement strategies, interpersonal communication techniques, attending behaviors and the helping process are reviewed and applied using case studies. The importance of counselor wellness is empathized including clinical supervision, cultural competence, prevention of compassion fatigue and self-care.
This course provides students an opportunity to integrate information from courses in human services, psychology, sociology and other fields, and to apply that information to existing social programs. This course is designed to provide individualized work and learning experiences in the fields of human and addiction services. Students spend 20 hours over the course of the semester completing a project-based learning assignment which is tailored to their interests and goals.