If you answered yes to either of these questions, a career in the field of Human Services could be right for you! Anne Arundel Community College's degree and certificate programs in Human Services and Addiction Counseling educate and train students to work as human services paraprofessionals.
With a stellar faculty who are professionally active in the Human Services field, students will receive the most current and hands-on education possible.
AACC offers the following Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees. The state of Maryland refers to the A.A.S. as a career degree, because it's intended to provide you with skills to enter the workforce. In some cases, AACC has entered into transfer agreements that allow these degrees to transfer to select colleges. A list of active agreements may be found on this website. You can also learn more about transferring from AACC to continue your education.
Addiction is the number one public health issue in the U.S. today, according to the National Association for Addiction Professionals. With this issue comes the ever-increasing demand for highly skilled rehabilitation, substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors. This degree will provide you with skills in counseling techniques for individuals, families and groups; assessment training; treatment planning; prevention and other topics related to addiction.
This degree offers you opportunities to pursue positions in counseling, mental health, children, families, the elderly and corrections. This two-year program provides you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in areas such as counseling, psychology and social work.
AACC offers a certificate in Addiction Counseling which will enhance your skills in counseling individuals, families, and groups; assessment training; treatment planning; prevention and other topics related to addiction.
The Human Services (HUS) Certificate program gives you increased knowledge and upgraded skills in the human services areas. The certificate program is a great way for you to test your interest in the field before committing to the degree program. The requirements for the certificate can be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science degree in human services.
With a degree or certificate in Human Services, you may pursue higher degrees and careers in:
Through field work experience and faculty with real-world experience and connections, you will be prepared to enter the workforce.
Addiction counselors work in a variety of settings, including:
For outlook information about specific careers, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook.
The Human Services program is accredited through the Council for Standards in Human Services Education (CSHSE).
"I have done many online classes, however this class has given me something that I have never had before in an online class. In this class I was able to have a sense of connection with classmates, a sense of belonging, learn and build on my skills and have fun all at the same time. I have thought about the end of this class and I must say that I am not looking forward to it because I don’t think that I will get to experience another class like this.”
Bridget, student in Sara Meinsler's "Group Dynamics" (HUS 141)
In this episode of the podcast, Denise Akers shares the vision that brought her back to college. Nicole Williams, Ph.D., reflects on the care human services practitioners must provide: for their clients, students and themselves. Join us for Redefine U, Episode 2: A Continuous Journey.
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