Important Information For Students
Placement Testing
Program Requirements
Degree Options
• Addictions Counseling
• Applied Gerontology
• Corrections Counseling
• Developmental Disability
• Domestic/Family Violence
• Human Services Generalist
• Residential Child Care
Course Descriptions
Application Packet
Certificate Requirements
Advisers
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Human service professionals work in a variety of fields including addictions counseling, corrections, developmental disabilities, domestic violence, eating disorders, gerontology, mental health and residential child care. They also can work in business as employee assistance counselors.
Many jobs in these fields are available at the certificate (one year) and associate in applied science degree (two years) levels, but employment in mental health, eating disorders and employee assistance usually requires a baccalaureate or master's degree. Students are encouraged to continue their studies toward a higher degree after employment, since the field is moving toward bachelor's and master's degrees. Also, advancement often is contingent on higher degrees.
Employment seems favorable over the next two to five years. Students who train in more than one area and prepare for a changing job market will enhance their chances for employment. Individuals with good skills in communication and listening, conflict resolution and clarification, and computer usage enhance their success in the human services field.
The Human Services program at College of DuPage offers learning experiences that focus on the essential knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to help people. Emphasis is on training students to deliver professional services that help clients in their biopsychosocial growth.
Students may choose from many theoretical and experience-based learning opportunities. Courses deal with interpersonal relations, group processes, communications, advocacy, addictions, prejudice, methods of changing behaviors, and the nature of institutions and organizations. Students are encouraged to take a wide selection of courses in behavioral sciences. Classroom experiences are combined with field trips and on-the-job placements.
Students in other fields such as marketing, nursing or occupational therapy can also benefit from some Human Services courses. Anyone looking for greater self awareness or knowledge of others can benefit from these classes.
Rita Bobrowski, coordinator
M 115B
(630) 942-2024
Program Advisers
Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences Division
IC 1028
(630) 942-2495
Health Care Continuing Education
Fall 2006 Newsletter
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
The following files describe in detail the requirements for this program. They are portable document format (PDF) files that can be viewed and printed with free Adobe Acrobat Reader software. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, you may download it here.
Please consult a faculty adviser listed below before beginning your coursework.
Degree
• Addictions Counselor, Associate in Applied Science
• Applied Gerontology, Associate in Applied Science
• Corrections Counseling, Associate in Applied Science
• Developmental Disability, Associate in Applied Science
• Domestic/Family Violence, Associate in Applied Science
• Human Services Generalist, Associate in Applied Science
• Residential Child Care, Associate in Applied Science
When planning your coursework, use the Student Planning Worksheet. Degree information and the worksheet can be found on the following files:
[Addictions Counselor, A.A.S. Degree, PDF file]
[Applied Gerontology, A.A.S. Degree, PDF file]
[Corrections Counseling, A.A.S. Degree, PDF file]
[Developmental Disability, A.A.S. Degree, PDF file]
[Domestic/Family Violence, A.A.S. Degree, PDF file]
[Human Services Generalist, A.A.S. Degree, PDF file]
[Residential Child Care, A.A.S. Degree, PDF file]
[Student Planning Worksheet, PDF file]
Certificates
• Addictions Counseling
• Applied Gerontology
• Domestic/Family Violence
• Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Information on the certificates listed above can be found on the following file:
[Certificates, PDF file]
Other Occupational Programs of Study
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ADVISERS
If you are considering this program as an area of study, consult with a faculty adviser in this field. To send an e-mail, click on the name of the adviser you wish to reach:
Location Phone Rita Bobrowski, coordinator M 115B 942-2024 Maryann Krieglstein M 115A 942-2103 Frank Salvatini M 115C 942-2043
If you are unable to contact a faculty adviser, messages may be left with the Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences Division, IC 1028, 942-2495.
Other Occupational Programs of Study
