人类服务

Paraprofessionals (assistants or aides), who have their associates degree, work with:

• 孩子们
• 青年
• Special needs individuals
• 老年人

通常, a paraprofessional has direct contact with clients or children and works with the guidance of a human services professional/teacher to:

• 提供照顾
• 设定目标
• 遵循治疗
• Evaluate progress of individuals

Our human services 程序 includes a variety of degrees and certificates geared toward your needs and interests:

Associate in Science (A.S.) 和一个ssociate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees in 人类服务

的se 程序s offer strong foundations for anyone interested in the human services field. 的 A.S. 程序 offers a wider range of liberal arts courses useful to students wishing to transfer to baccalaureate degree 程序s, 而 A.A.S. 程序 concentrates on courses most useful to students wishing to seek employment immediately after graduation. 然而, your choice of degree depends on your unique needs; we are here to help you select the degree 程序 that’s right for you.

Associate of Science (A.S.) in Alcohol and Substance Abuse Studies

This 程序 offers an outstanding foundation for students interested in pursuing careers in alcohol or substance abuse services. This 程序 is especially designed for students wishing to pursue baccalaureate degrees in this field.

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We offer four certificate 程序s in fields of special interest to Genesee students.

• 的 Certificate in 照顾孩子 prepares students to work with preschool children in educational or agency settings.
• 的 Certificate in 老年医学 is ideal for students who wish to work with senior adults in health care facilities or agencies.
• 的 Certificate in Developmental Disabilities Studies prepares students to provide direct care to individuals in day treatment 程序s, 社区居民, and other organizations.
• 的 Certificate in Deaf Studies prepares students to have facilitated, basic communication with people with hearing problems.

All 程序s include outstanding human services courses combining theory and application, as well as communication, 心理学, 人际关系, and other coursework that assists you in becoming a well-rounded human services employee. Our faculty members are outstanding teachers, mentors, and advisors. 的y are noted for their classroom skills, one-to-one attention to students, and extensive experience in the human services field.

You can complete degree 程序s in two years of full-time study, or a longer period of part-time study. You can complete certificate 程序s in a year of full-time study, or a longer period of part-time study. Credits you earn toward certificates are fully transferable to a human services degree 程序.

If you then wish to earn a bachelor’s degree, you will find numerous 程序s available after graduation from Genesee. Baccalaureate 程序s in social work or human services are the most popular among our graduates. 的se 程序s are located at SUNY College at Brockport, 布法罗州立大学, and Roberts Wesleyan College, 在其他学院中.

Associate of Science (AS)

This Program is designed to prepare for bachelor level Social Work or 人类服务 related 程序s, the AS in 人类服务:

• Builds a foundation of knowledge and skills in many course areas
• Matches general education course requirements at transfer institutions ( providing students follow guidelines for suggested courses)
• Offers the opportunity to learn theories and skills for working with specific population groups (early childhood, 年长的成年人, developmentally disabled, alcohol and drug abuse)
• Provides students with two semesters of internship experiences

Associate of Applied Science (AAS)

This Program is designed for students seeking employment immediately upon graduation. Emphasis is placed on courses which enable the student to gain theoretical knowledge important for working in human services and to apply concepts to specialized populations of their interest. By choosing specific electives, students may concentrate in:

• 照顾孩子
• 社区服务
• Developmental disabilities
• 药物滥用
• 老年医学

除了, a one-year Certificate in 照顾孩子, 老年医学 or Developmental Disabilities can be taken at the same time as the AAS in 人类服务 (with careful attention to electives).

Experience plays a major role in the curriculum, as each student takes two courses of fieldwork under the supervision of an outside agency and the Genesee Community College course instructor. During these internships, students directly apply concepts, knowledge and skills learned in their courses.

Genesee’s 人类服务 程序 offers a rich variety of student internship opportunities. As a student, you will participate in one or two real-life, semester-long work experiences. 的 objective: to give you the opportunity to practice your human services skills with agency clients under the supervision of agency staff, and coordinated with your human services faculty.

We offer internships at dozens of different human services agencies across Western 纽约, covering virtually every form of service. As part of each internship, you will participate in weekly seminars that help you combine classroom theory with skill development.

的se unique internships give you the opportunity to develop the helping skills you will need to serve as a contributing member of an agency or prepare you to transfer to a baccalaureate degree 程序.

Success at a transfer baccalaureate institution requires the following skills and abilities. 的 人类服务 Program at Genesee Community College assists you in acquiring these skills and abilities so you can successfully transfer.

1. Critical thinking (process information not just memorize)
2. Ability to read and write very well
3. Time management: can handle heavy homework load
4. Ability to use internet for retrieving class readings
5. Understand and analyze professional journal articles
6. Ability to follow assignments and task direction exactly and independently

When it comes time for you to complete your application for admission to transfer institutions be sure your materials address your thinking, organizing and writing skills proficiencies. Any essay must be very well written. Be sure to proof read carefully.

Remember that the junior level in any 程序 is demanding and intense. A bachelor level 程序 in Social Work or 人类服务 is preparing you for employment at the professional level (supervisor, 案例管理器, 导演).

Careful attention must be paid to the requirements of the intended transfer institution. 学生s must apply for admission into transfer 程序s and meet minimum entrance grade point averages. Acceptance is not guaranteed. Admission into the Social Work Program is fall only at many colleges. Apply in October or early November for the following fall semester. Some Social Work transfer 程序s (SUNY Brockport, for example) require a separate application process after admission to the bachelor level college.