This pathway is for students who are passionate about a career in the field of human services or want to transfer after graduating. Students learn the knowledge, techniques, and ethics of the helping professions, and gain valuable experience through internships at local service agencies.
In the Human Services field, you can:
- Help people battling addiction
- Change lives in a homeless shelter
- Counsel children with behavioral difficulties
- Promote workplace diversity
- Serve as a probation officer
- Help people improve their mental health
HIGH SCHOOL
Focus on developing strong writing skills and learn basic algebra.
Communication skills are essential for Human Services careers. To enhance these skills, develop your writing ability and improve your knowledge of basic algebra in high school.
People who work in Human Services need to:
- Develop strong listening and communication skills
- Demonstrate a knowledge of basic algebra to meet degree requirements
ENGLISH
- 3-year high school English course average of 80 or higher
MATH
- Algebra I final course grade of 90 OR aim to complete Algebra II final course grade of 70 or higher (includes average of Algebra IIa & Algebra IIb)
EARN COLLEGE CREDIT FOR FREE IN HIGH SCHOOL
You can take Cayuga courses for FREE at your high school. This can save thousands in tuition when you complete your Human Services degree in just ONE YEAR at Cayuga.
- CCC ENGL 101: Freshman English I *
- CCC ENGL 102: Freshman English II *
- CCC PSCI 102: American Government *
- CCC PSY 101: Introductory Psychology *
- CCC SOC 101: Introductory Sociology *
- 6 general elective credits, such as Art, Music, Cayuga 101, Health 104, HIST 104/105
- 8 credits in a CCC lab science, such as Geology or Biology
* Offered via BOCES Distance Learning
EARN YOUR DEGREE IN ONE YEAR AT CAYUGA
After high school, complete your degree in ONE YEAR at Cayuga Community College.
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS 101 | 3 | HS 102 | 3 |
| Math 121 or 214 | 3 | HS 106 | 2 |
| Elective | 3 | ENG 220/221/222 | 3 |
| HS 105 | 2 | Concentration Elective | 3 |
| Concentration Elective | 3 | Concentration Elective | 3 |
| Total 1st Semester Credits | 14 | Total 2nd Semester | 14 |
Degree requirements subject to change. Meet with a Cayuga Advisor to make a personalized plan.
EARN YOUR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Cayuga has transfer agreements with four-year institutions such as University at Albany, SUNY Cortland, and Empire State College. You can transfer all your Cayuga credits and work toward your Bachelor of Social Work or a related degree program.
University at Albany
Social Welfare B.S. (Combined Major/Minor)
Are you ready to make a difference? Perhaps you would like to counsel children with behavioral difficulties or work with seniors, run a homeless shelter or treat addictions, promote workplace diversity or change social welfare policy – all to help people function at their best in society. That would make you an ideal social welfare major or minor.
- Cayuga Human Services A.S. total credits eligible for the Major at Albany: 62-63 credits
- Total Credits Required at Albany: 57-58 credits
| Year 1 at Albany | Year 2 at Albany | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Second Semester | SUMMER | |
| Challenges of the 21st Century | RSSW 305 (4) Social Work Practice I | RSSW 405Z (4) Social Work Practice III | Elective as Advised (5) |
| AGLO 103: Perspectives on Globalization OR AGLO 225/225Z World Cities: Geographies of Globalization | RSSW 306 (4) Social Work Practice II | RSSW 406Y (4) Social Work Practice IV | Elective Credits Required for Degree Completion 13-14 |
| AGLO 103: Perspectives on Globalization OR AGLO 225/225Z World Cities: Geographies of Globalization | RSSW 322 (4) Introductory Research Methods in Social Welfare | RSSW 408 (4) Organizational Community Theory | Elective Credits Required for Degree Completion 13-14 |
| APSY 270 or ASOC 260 Social Psychology | RSSW 400 (4) Field Instruction in Social Welfare I | RSSW 409 (4) Introduction to Social Policy Analysis | Elective Credits Required for Degree Completion 13-14 |
| RSSW 301 (4) Human Behavior and The Social Environment | RSSW 401 (4) Integrative Field Seminar | RSSW 410 (4) Field Instruction in Social Welfare II | |
SUNY Cortland
Human Services B.S.
The Human Service Studies Program offers transfer students a cutting-edge program of study. Career opportunities abound in the field of human services. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, one of the most significant areas of employment growth in the next decade or so will be in human service occupations.
This degree program combines a broad liberal education in the social and behavioral sciences that builds upon prior professional educational experiences and prepares you for employment in human services or graduate study in related fields.
- Cayuga Human Services A.S. total credits eligible for the Major at SUNY Cortland: 63-64 credits
- Total Credits Required at Cortland: 57-58 credits
Empire State College
Community & Human Services, B.S.
There is a wide range of human service organizations that focus on areas such as employment, food and nutrition, health and wellness, youth development, and foster care and adoption.
ESC faculty have extensive field experience ranging from direct service to program evaluation. They continuously work to develop initiatives and programs that are current in the field, such as our B.S. in addiction studies.
A degree in Community and Human Services expands your understanding of human needs, values, and social conditions and helps you develop the expertise to build and maintain healthy individuals and communities.
- Cayuga Human Services A.S. total credits eligible for the Major at Empire: 62-63 credits
- Remaining Credits Needed for Graduation after Transfer: 61-62 credits
IDENTIFYING YOUR JOB PROSPECTS
Identifying your job prospects is an exciting moment. Let’s take a closer look at a few online resources that will help you discover what types of jobs fit your major, passions, and earning potential.
What Can I Do With This Major?
https://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/major/human-services/
What Can I Do With This Major features 100 major profiles and discusses common career paths, types of employers hiring in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities.
My Next Move
https://www.mynextmove.org/profile/summary/21-1021.00
What do you want to do for a living? With My Next Move you can answer that question by searching careers with keywords and browsing industries, or submit your interests for career suggestions.
O*NET
https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/21-1021.00
Sponsored by the U S Department of Labor, O*NET provides broad access to a database of employment information containing descriptors for almost 1,000 occupations.
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