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Are you a caring, concerned person who wants to improve the lives of others? Consider a career in human services. At Palm Beach State College, you can turn your desire to help into a lifelong profession.TRANSCRIPT
On-the-Job TrainingInternships are an integral part of our programs. You’ll complete aclinical fieldwork experience in anagency or organization of yourchoice, under the supervision ofqualified professionals. Students may be offered jobs while training in their selected field.
Visit us online to see a list of field-work sites where Human Servicesstudents do their internships.
Human ServicesGeneral
Youth Development
Palm Beach State College
Human Services Programs
Palm Beach State College is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its facilities, educationalprograms, employment or activities without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexualorientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Palm Beach State College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges andSchools to award the associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 SouthernLane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Palm Beach StateCollege. The Commission should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution's non-compliance with an accreditation requirement or standard.
Printing was supported through the Carl D. Perkins Vocational & Technical Postsecondary Education Section 132 grant.
Human Serviceswww.PalmBeachState.edu
Your Pathway to Success
For more information call 561-967-7222
HumanServicesPrograms
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life–ch
anging
When I walked into Palm BeachState College, I had no idea whatdirection I wanted to go in.Through great supervision by myprofessors, excellent classes andtwo internships, I was able to geton the right track. Now I’m asocial worker doing what I love.
Tammy C. Malloy, M.S.W.Director, Intern Education/Assessment
Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, Inc.
The need for social workers is expected togrow twice as fast as any other occupation in the coming decade. The partnershipbetween Palm Beach State and FAU School of Social Work facilitates the student’sattainment of the B.S.W. and entry into achallenging and fulfilling career.
Ellen Ryan, Ph.D.Assistant Director/Coordinator
B.S.W. Program, FAU
”
“
The Florida Department of Children andFamilies is proud to partner with Palm BeachState College. The benefits of communityservice, volunteerism and internships with DCFare widespread, enhancing the classroominstruction to better prepare students for acareer in social services.
Elisa CramerDirector of Communications, Palm Beach County
Florida Dept. of Children and Families
• mental health• family planning• crisis• rehabilitation• therapy• hospice
sites/centers
561-868-3792
Certified Addiction Professional (CAP)Palm Beach State’s CAP program is designedfor people who seek employment as a drugand alcohol abuse counselor. The programprepares students to take the Florida stateexam required to become a CertifiedAddiction Professional. Search for “CAP” on our website to learn more about this in-demand profession.
www.palmbeachstate.edu
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careersHuman ServicesSpecialists work as:
counselors
outreach workers
case managers
mental health technicians
behavior modificationspecialists and more
Helping people in avariety of settings:
social service agencies
rehabilitation/treatmentfacilities
nursing or group homes
afterschool programs
government andcommunity agencies
Choose from two Human Services tracks:
Human Services –General CONCENTRATIONAssociate in ScienceAssociate in Applied ScienceThe General Human Services trackwill train you for an entry-levelposition as a human servicesspecialist, counselor, job coach,outreach worker, case manager or behavior modification specialistin areas such as:
• family counseling
• drug and alcohol abuse
• child/adolescent services
• elder care
• supporting individuals withsocial, economic, mental oremotional challenges
Youth DevelopmentCONCENTRATIONAssociate in ScienceAssociate in Applied ScienceChoosing the Youth Developmenttrack will equip you to become ayouth worker in community-basedenvironments such as:
• recreation programs
• youth counseling
• child, family and school social work
• residential care centers, group homes and other youth work settings
College CreditCertificatesThe Human Services and YouthDevelopment college creditcertificates prepare students forentry-level jobs in social serviceand youth program settings. CCC credits transfer into theHuman Services associate degrees.
MSW at FAU
BASdegree
SupervisoryRole
Social Worker
BSW at FAU
AS/AASdegree
CCC
Change the worldone person at a time…
www.palmbeachstate.edu/HumanServices.xml
561-868-3792
nurturing
caringat Palm BeachState Collegepathway
re you a caring, concerned person who wantsto improve the lives of others? Consider acareer in human services. At Palm Beach
State College, you can turn your desire to help into a lifelong profession..
AYour Human ServicesCareer PathStart with an associate degree: In justtwo years, you can earn an Associate inScience (A.S.) or Associate in Applied Science(A.A.S.) degree in Human Services at PalmBeach State. Or, you can begin with an 18-month college credit certificate (CCC).
Next, a bachelor’s degree: More than 90percent of our associate degree graduatesgo on to pursue a four-year degree:
B.A.S. Be a supervisor: Palm BeachState’s Bachelor of Applied Sciencedegree in Supervision and Management is a great option, with concentrations inboth General and Health Management.www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelor.xml
B.S.W. Work directly with people in need: Florida Atlantic University’sBachelor of Social Work program willaccept your Palm Beach State credits.
Complete your master’s degree:B.S.W. graduates can continue at FAU andreceive their Master of Social Work degreein just one year.
Learning designed with you in mind
You’ll gain essential knowledge and skillsin courses taught by licensed social workand mental health professionals.
Internships provide real-world experience, networking opportunities and job prospects.
Convenient class schedules require just two days a week on campus, plus online classes.
Small class sizes offer personal attention.
Financial aid and scholarships areavailable for qualified students.
careersHuman ServicesSpecialists work as:
counselors
outreach workers
case managers
mental health technicians
behavior modificationspecialists and more
Helping people in avariety of settings:
social service agencies
rehabilitation/treatmentfacilities
nursing or group homes
afterschool programs
government andcommunity agencies
Choose from two Human Services tracks:
Human Services –General CONCENTRATIONAssociate in ScienceAssociate in Applied ScienceThe General Human Services trackwill train you for an entry-levelposition as a human servicesspecialist, counselor, job coach,outreach worker, case manager or behavior modification specialistin areas such as:
• family counseling
• drug and alcohol abuse
• child/adolescent services
• elder care
• supporting individuals withsocial, economic, mental oremotional challenges
Youth DevelopmentCONCENTRATIONAssociate in ScienceAssociate in Applied ScienceChoosing the Youth Developmenttrack will equip you to become ayouth worker in community-basedenvironments such as:
• recreation programs
• youth counseling
• child, family and school social work
• residential care centers, group homes and other youth work settings
College CreditCertificatesThe Human Services and YouthDevelopment college creditcertificates prepare students forentry-level jobs in social serviceand youth program settings. CCC credits transfer into theHuman Services associate degrees.
MSW at FAU
BASdegree
SupervisoryRole
Social Worker
BSW at FAU
AS/AASdegree
CCC
Change the worldone person at a time…
www.palmbeachstate.edu/HumanServices.xml
561-868-3792
nurturing
caringat Palm BeachState Collegepathway
re you a caring, concerned person who wantsto improve the lives of others? Consider acareer in human services. At Palm Beach
State College, you can turn your desire to help into a lifelong profession..
AYour Human ServicesCareer PathStart with an associate degree: In justtwo years, you can earn an Associate inScience (A.S.) or Associate in Applied Science(A.A.S.) degree in Human Services at PalmBeach State. Or, you can begin with an 18-month college credit certificate (CCC).
Next, a bachelor’s degree: More than 90percent of our associate degree graduatesgo on to pursue a four-year degree:
B.A.S. Be a supervisor: Palm BeachState’s Bachelor of Applied Sciencedegree in Supervision and Management is a great option, with concentrations inboth General and Health Management.www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelor.xml
B.S.W. Work directly with people in need: Florida Atlantic University’sBachelor of Social Work program willaccept your Palm Beach State credits.
Complete your master’s degree:B.S.W. graduates can continue at FAU andreceive their Master of Social Work degreein just one year.
Learning designed with you in mind
You’ll gain essential knowledge and skillsin courses taught by licensed social workand mental health professionals.
Internships provide real-world experience, networking opportunities and job prospects.
Convenient class schedules require just two days a week on campus, plus online classes.
Small class sizes offer personal attention.
Financial aid and scholarships areavailable for qualified students.
careersHuman ServicesSpecialists work as:
counselors
outreach workers
case managers
mental health technicians
behavior modificationspecialists and more
Helping people in avariety of settings:
social service agencies
rehabilitation/treatmentfacilities
nursing or group homes
afterschool programs
government andcommunity agencies
Choose from two Human Services tracks:
Human Services –General CONCENTRATIONAssociate in ScienceAssociate in Applied ScienceThe General Human Services trackwill train you for an entry-levelposition as a human servicesspecialist, counselor, job coach,outreach worker, case manager or behavior modification specialistin areas such as:
• family counseling
• drug and alcohol abuse
• child/adolescent services
• elder care
• supporting individuals withsocial, economic, mental oremotional challenges
Youth DevelopmentCONCENTRATIONAssociate in ScienceAssociate in Applied ScienceChoosing the Youth Developmenttrack will equip you to become ayouth worker in community-basedenvironments such as:
• recreation programs
• youth counseling
• child, family and school social work
• residential care centers, group homes and other youth work settings
College CreditCertificatesThe Human Services and YouthDevelopment college creditcertificates prepare students forentry-level jobs in social serviceand youth program settings. CCC credits transfer into theHuman Services associate degrees.
MSW at FAU
BASdegree
SupervisoryRole
Social Worker
BSW at FAU
AS/AASdegree
CCC
Change the worldone person at a time…
www.palmbeachstate.edu/HumanServices.xml
561-868-3792
nurturing
caringat Palm BeachState Collegepathway
re you a caring, concerned person who wantsto improve the lives of others? Consider acareer in human services. At Palm Beach
State College, you can turn your desire to help into a lifelong profession..
AYour Human ServicesCareer PathStart with an associate degree: In justtwo years, you can earn an Associate inScience (A.S.) or Associate in Applied Science(A.A.S.) degree in Human Services at PalmBeach State. Or, you can begin with an 18-month college credit certificate (CCC).
Next, a bachelor’s degree: More than 90percent of our associate degree graduatesgo on to pursue a four-year degree:
B.A.S. Be a supervisor: Palm BeachState’s Bachelor of Applied Sciencedegree in Supervision and Management is a great option, with concentrations inboth General and Health Management.www.palmbeachstate.edu/Bachelor.xml
B.S.W. Work directly with people in need: Florida Atlantic University’sBachelor of Social Work program willaccept your Palm Beach State credits.
Complete your master’s degree:B.S.W. graduates can continue at FAU andreceive their Master of Social Work degreein just one year.
Learning designed with you in mind
You’ll gain essential knowledge and skillsin courses taught by licensed social workand mental health professionals.
Internships provide real-world experience, networking opportunities and job prospects.
Convenient class schedules require just two days a week on campus, plus online classes.
Small class sizes offer personal attention.
Financial aid and scholarships areavailable for qualified students.
On-the-Job TrainingInternships are an integral part of our programs. You’ll complete aclinical fieldwork experience in anagency or organization of yourchoice, under the supervision ofqualified professionals. Students may be offered jobs while training in their selected field.
Visit us online to see a list of field-work sites where Human Servicesstudents do their internships.
Human ServicesGeneral
Youth Development
Palm Beach State College
Human Services Programs
Palm Beach State College is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its facilities, educationalprograms, employment or activities without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexualorientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Palm Beach State College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges andSchools to award the associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 SouthernLane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Palm Beach StateCollege. The Commission should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution's non-compliance with an accreditation requirement or standard.
Printing was supported through the Carl D. Perkins Vocational & Technical Postsecondary Education Section 132 grant.
Human Serviceswww.PalmBeachState.edu
Your Pathway to Success
For more information call 561-967-7222
HumanServicesPrograms
CR
M 0
7110
025
www.palmbeachstate.edu/HumanServices.xml
life–ch
anging
When I walked into Palm BeachState College, I had no idea whatdirection I wanted to go in.Through great supervision by myprofessors, excellent classes andtwo internships, I was able to geton the right track. Now I’m asocial worker doing what I love.
Tammy C. Malloy, M.S.W.Director, Intern Education/Assessment
Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, Inc.
The need for social workers is expected togrow twice as fast as any other occupation in the coming decade. The partnershipbetween Palm Beach State and FAU School of Social Work facilitates the student’sattainment of the B.S.W. and entry into achallenging and fulfilling career.
Ellen Ryan, Ph.D.Assistant Director/Coordinator
B.S.W. Program, FAU
”
“
The Florida Department of Children andFamilies is proud to partner with Palm BeachState College. The benefits of communityservice, volunteerism and internships with DCFare widespread, enhancing the classroominstruction to better prepare students for acareer in social services.
Elisa CramerDirector of Communications, Palm Beach County
Florida Dept. of Children and Families
• mental health• family planning• crisis• rehabilitation• therapy• hospice
sites/centers
561-868-3792
Certified Addiction Professional (CAP)Palm Beach State’s CAP program is designedfor people who seek employment as a drugand alcohol abuse counselor. The programprepares students to take the Florida stateexam required to become a CertifiedAddiction Professional. Search for “CAP” on our website to learn more about this in-demand profession.
www.palmbeachstate.edu
Continue Your EducationVisit online withyour smartphoneQR code reader!
”
“
On-the-Job TrainingInternships are an integral part of our programs. You’ll complete aclinical fieldwork experience in anagency or organization of yourchoice, under the supervision ofqualified professionals. Students may be offered jobs while training in their selected field.
Visit us online to see a list of field-work sites where Human Servicesstudents do their internships.
Human ServicesGeneral
Youth Development
Palm Beach State College
Human Services Programs
Palm Beach State College is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its facilities, educationalprograms, employment or activities without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexualorientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Palm Beach State College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges andSchools to award the associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 SouthernLane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Palm Beach StateCollege. The Commission should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution's non-compliance with an accreditation requirement or standard.
Printing was supported through the Carl D. Perkins Vocational & Technical Postsecondary Education Section 132 grant.
Human Serviceswww.PalmBeachState.edu
Your Pathway to Success
For more information call 561-967-7222
HumanServicesPrograms
CR
M 0
7110
025
www.palmbeachstate.edu/HumanServices.xml
life–ch
anging
When I walked into Palm BeachState College, I had no idea whatdirection I wanted to go in.Through great supervision by myprofessors, excellent classes andtwo internships, I was able to geton the right track. Now I’m asocial worker doing what I love.
Tammy C. Malloy, M.S.W.Director, Intern Education/Assessment
Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches, Inc.
The need for social workers is expected togrow twice as fast as any other occupation in the coming decade. The partnershipbetween Palm Beach State and FAU School of Social Work facilitates the student’sattainment of the B.S.W. and entry into achallenging and fulfilling career.
Ellen Ryan, Ph.D.Assistant Director/Coordinator
B.S.W. Program, FAU
”
“
The Florida Department of Children andFamilies is proud to partner with Palm BeachState College. The benefits of communityservice, volunteerism and internships with DCFare widespread, enhancing the classroominstruction to better prepare students for acareer in social services.
Elisa CramerDirector of Communications, Palm Beach County
Florida Dept. of Children and Families
• mental health• family planning• crisis• rehabilitation• therapy• hospice
sites/centers
561-868-3792
Certified Addiction Professional (CAP)Palm Beach State’s CAP program is designedfor people who seek employment as a drugand alcohol abuse counselor. The programprepares students to take the Florida stateexam required to become a CertifiedAddiction Professional. Search for “CAP” on our website to learn more about this in-demand profession.
www.palmbeachstate.edu
Continue Your EducationVisit online withyour smartphoneQR code reader!
”
“