Why Study Human Services at Vermont State?
- Expert Faculty: Learn from professionals who speak from experience. Our faculty includes psychologists and clinical social workers with expertise in a variety of fields such as clinical psychology, child and adolescent development, community mental health, and social work.
- Experiential Learning: Move beyond theory into application. Our program emphasizes putting what you are learning into practice, including during a significant field experience in the second year of the program so you can build your confidence for human services jobs after graduation.
- Strategic First Step: Earning your human services degree gives you two great options going forward: enter the job market in an entry-level position in human services or continue your studies with a bachelor’s degree for more in-depth career preparation in fields like Social Work, Health Promotion, and Criminal Justice.
- Higher Earnings: Your investment in your A.S. degree can pay off for years to come. According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, those holding an associate degree earn on average $5,300 more per year than those without a college degree.
- Social Justice Emphasis: Get equipped to think about human services through the broader lens of social justice. You’ll be prepared not just to help individuals, but to envision ways to promote systemic change across organizations and communities.
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Program Outcomes
80% of 2021 graduates were hired in the field in less than two months after graduating, 100% reported working in the field within 2-6 months after graduating. (Northern Vermont University-Lyndon Career Services, Alumni Graduation Survey, 2021)
In 2021, 2 alumni received public recognition for their accomplishments in the field, (NVU Building a Culture of Research Report Submitted to the Vermont Biomedical Research Network June 1, 2020-May 31, 2021)
Between 2020-21, 7 alumni reported being enrolled in graduate programs (master’s degrees in psychology, clinical mental health counseling, school counseling, social work, special education and experiential and outdoor education), 5 completed graduate and licensure degrees, (LICSW, ABA) and 25 reported acquiring new career or field based positions. (NVU Building a Culture of Research Report Submitted to the Vermont Biomedical Research Network June 1, 2020-May 31, 2021)
80%of 2021 graduates were hired in the field in less than two months after graduating
100%reported working in the field within 2-6 months after graduating
Northern Vermont University-Lyndon Career Services, Alumni Graduation Survey, 2021
Sample Courses
- Introduction to Psychology
- Lifespan Developmental Psychology
- Introduction to Human Services
- Human Interaction
- Fieldwork Placement
- Fieldwork Seminar
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