2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Human Services
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Lincoln Campus (some courses online)
Types of Jobs Available
- Alcohol/drug counselor
- Outreach worker
- Mental health technician
- Direct support worker
- Youth service and family advocate
- Life enrichment staff
- Therapeutic mentor
This degree can be used for seeking immediate employment in the Human Services field. Graduates can continue their education at four-year colleges and universities. Students can enter every semester, and may be a full- or part-time student. Students may earn a certificate in Alcohol & Drug Counseling or an Associates of Applied Science degree in Human Services.
Program Overview
This program is accredited by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education, 3337 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, www.cshse.org.
This program is located on the Lincoln Campus, though practicum placements for students are available in a variety of communities.
For more information contact:
Michelle Hawco, Program Director
402-437-2746, 800-642-4075 ext. 2746
mhawco@southeast.edu
or the College Admissions Office
Lincoln 402-437-2600, 800-642-4075 ext. 2600
For Students Interested in Pursuing Alcohol & Drug (A & D) Counseling
A minimum of 300 practicum hours with a LADC counselor that include at least 10 hours in each of the 12 core competencies/functions.
Hours supervised at 1:10 ratio by supervisor.
HMRS 1102 , HMRS 1357 , PSYC 2960 , HMRS 1402 , HMRS 1403 , HMRS 2517 , and HMRS 2518 .
Special Program Requirements
A grade of “C” or higher is required for HMRS classes to graduate from this program.
Students must complete a health statement before acceptance into Practicum Education (HMRS 1120 ) Any cost associated with this will be the student’s expense.
A criminal background check will be required of each student in this program. Based on the outcome of the background check, a student may be prevented from taking certain courses, accessing certain practicum experiences, or completing the program. A non-refundable fee of $45 will be assessed for the CBC when the student enrolls in HMRS 1120 - Practicum Education , which is when the CBC is conducted. The criminal background check includes a child and adult abuse registry check with the State Department of Health and Human Services and the National Sex Offender Public Registry.
Students may be requested by practicum sites to submit to and pass drug testing and/or fingerprinting. The student may be responsible for the cost associated with the drug testing and/or fingerprinting.
Awards
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