Human Services Generalist AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/30/2025
Program Description
Human services professionals seek to meet the needs of people through valuing the capacity for human growth and change; advocating for social justice; designing interdisciplinary approaches to human needs; and recognizing peoples strengths and abilities. Students are exposed to both educational and experiential learning methods in assessment, social policy, individual and group treatment, rules and regulations pertaining to the profession, and personal and professional self-awareness. Graduates are prepared for potential employment in non-profit organizations, government agencies, hospitals and healthcare facilities, community social service agencies, and advocacy groups. The former family violence counseling certificate curriculum has been incorporated into the Human Services - Generalist Program.
Established in 2001
CIP: 51-1502 Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Community and Social Service Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Iaodapca
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 853.00 Hours / 64.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,827.00 |
| Books | $937.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,764.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Please note: Book prices are subject to change. Please check with your local bookstore for exact prices.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Human Services Generalist AAS
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/30/2025
Program Description
Human services professionals seek to meet the needs of people through valuing the capacity for human growth and change; advocating for social justice; designing interdisciplinary approaches to human needs; and recognizing peoples strengths and abilities. Students are exposed to both educational and experiential learning methods in assessment, social policy, individual and group treatment, rules and regulations pertaining to the profession, and personal and professional self-awareness. Graduates are prepared for potential employment in non-profit organizations, government agencies, hospitals and healthcare facilities, community social service agencies, and advocacy groups. The former family violence counseling certificate curriculum has been incorporated into the Human Services - Generalist Program.
Established in 2001
CIP: 51-1502 Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician.
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Community and Social Service Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- Iaodapca
Education Information
Associates Degree
64 Weeks ( 853.00 Hours / 64.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $9,827.00 |
| Books | $937.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $10,764.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Please note: Book prices are subject to change. Please check with your local bookstore for exact prices.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes