Human Services (A353 - 2345)
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At a Glance
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This degree program is designed to prepare the student for an entry-level position as a human services specialist in areas such as children's services, family counseling, working with juveniles and adolescents, drug and alcohol abuse, the elderly, socially and economically handicapped, mentally or emotionally handicapped and others. Course content includes psychological theories, group dynamics, counseling and interviewing, and supervised clinical fieldwork experiences. |
Employment Opportunities |
Upon completion of this program, you may seek employment in social service agencies, government and community agencies, drug and alcohol rehabilitation treatment facilities, group homes, nursing homes, and educational settings.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
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Job Outlook |
Florida's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)
Outlook: Increasing
Growth is estimated to be 18%
Job Openings: 515 estimated annual job openings (293 due to growth and 222 due to replacement)
Employment: 13,205 were employed in this occupation
Employment in the public sector may fluctuate with the level of funding provided by State and local governments and with the number of services contracted out to private organizations.
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Salary Information |
Florida Earnings:
Money and Outlook
Average Annual Wage: $29,286
Entry Annual Wage: $20,966
Experienced Annual Wage: $33,446
Entry Hourly Wage: $10.08
Experienced Hourly Wage: $16.08
Average Hourly Wage: $14.08
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| Special Skills or Qualifications Needed |
Concern for people and a desire to help them, sensitive, able to listen and establish good relations. You should be emotionally mature, able to tolerate frustration, speak and write well and have good problem solving abilities.
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| Career Path Notes |
Many programs have articulation agreements with other colleges and universities that allow students to transfer course or program credit into a four-year program. For information on articulation agreements in a course area, consult the department chair. Over ninety percent of Human Services graduates go on to complete undergraduate or graduate degrees. |
Career Planning Suggestions for Success |
Thoroughly research the occupation and talk with a professional in the field. The PBCC Career Consultants Network may have the name of a person you can contact. Refer to the Career Center information listed below. Continue your education and obtain a Bachelor's degree. If you are interested in the substance abuse field plan to complete the continuing workforce CAP (Certified Addictions Professional Course).
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