Human Services

Overview

The Human Services profession is one which promotes improved service delivery systems by addressing not only the quality of direct services, but also by seeking to improve accessibility, accountability, and coordination among professionals and agencies in service delivery. The field of Human Services is a broadly defined one, uniquely approaching the objective of meeting human needs through an interdisciplinary knowledge base, focusing on prevention as well as remediation of problems and maintaining a commitment to improving the overall quality of life of service populations.

Who are Human Services Professionals?

“Human services professional” is a generic term for people who hold professional and paraprofessional jobs in such diverse settings as clinics, hospitals, group homes, correctional centers, government agencies, day treatment centers, sheltered workshops, extended care facilities, community-based living homes and social service agencies throughout the community. Depending on the employment setting and the kinds of clients served there, job titles and duties vary a great deal. A human services career is extremely rewarding as a result of helping others overcome obstacles and providing guidance for members of society that are in distress.

 Learners are required to possess a high school diploma before enrolling in the Bachelor of Human Services program from Anderson University (South Carolina). Students can enroll with or without an associate’s degree.