About the Human Services Program
Do you enjoy helping others? Want a fulfilling career where you can work directly with people – and, in one of the fastest-growing fields out there?
Start here with a Human Services degree from Middlesex.
Whether you want to build skills and qualifications for your current position, seek a new and exciting career, or aspire to be a leader in the field of social work – we offer a wide range of programs in Human Services specializations with a flexible schedule that fits your life. You’ll learn about the challenges and the rewards of working in Human Services – while gaining practical hands-on experience in your focus area.
Our curriculum is designed for those seeking continuing education or further enhancement of their skills in human services as well as those planning to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program in human services, social work, psychology, counseling or other areas.
In this hands-on educational program, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the attitudes, thoughts and feelings of working in a human services area through our top-notch clinical courses.
Gain direct experience with human service consumers and agencies through a variety of diverse internships and class experiences.
Middlesex can train you to work in the career of your dreams – helping people in need, in areas including social work, education, advocacy, community services, mental health and more. Get right to work in a field that’s projected to grow by 25 percent over the coming years, with an Associate’s Degree in Science or one of our sought-after certification programs.
The Human Services degree is part of MxCC’s Social Sciences Division, which also includes anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, and sociology; and oversees curricula in Human Services, Juvenile Justice, Therapeutic Recreation, Substance Abuse Education, Criminal Justice, and Early Childhood Education.
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