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Human Services

ATU Ozark | Human Services

Human services assistants are involved in providing direct and indirect services in public and private agencies by assisting individuals, families and groups to meet human needs. Human needs may be social, emotional, behavioral, environmental, and vocational or health related. These services generally require interaction with clients and are of a helping nature.

The Human Services program is accredited by the:

Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE)
3337 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 2231 4-5219
phone: (571) 257-3959
website: .

Jackie Scarborough

Dr. Jackie Scarborough
Program Chair

Technology and Academic Support Building
1700 Helberg Lane
Ozark, AR 72949

(479) 508-8500 ext 6635
jscarborough2@atu.edu

CAREER OPTIONS

You could work as a(n):

  • Case Manager
  • Patient Advocate
  • Behavior Technician
  • Rehabilitation Aide
  • Social Services Assistant
  • Counselor Assistant
  • Intake Coordinator
  • Student Aide
  • Preschool Teacher
  • Service Administrator

Alumni of our program work at:

  • Franklin County Juvenile Office
  • Franklin County District Judge's office
  • River Valley Child Advocacy Center
  • Johnson County DHS

 Credentials that stack with this degree:

  • Bachelor of Applied Science
  • Bachelor of Professional Studies

HANDS-ON LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Students have progressive hands-on training through class demonstrations, volunteer work and internship.

SKILLS YOU WILL LEARN

  • Students learn effective interviewing skills, connecting clients to appropriate resources, introductory counseling and problem solving, and cultural awareness.