Human Services / Social Services / Addiction & Recovery Services

Do you have a passion for helping people? Are you interested in motivating people to make positive changes in their lives? In our programs, we teach practical theory-based skills to prepare you for the human services profession.

For more information:

• Social Services, Associate in Arts (5060) (Transfer)
• Human Services, Associate in Applied Science (5556)
• Addiction & Recovery Services, Associate in Applied Science (5516)
• Download Estimated Expenses (pdf) for HUMS programs.  

How do I apply for the practicum HUMS 215?

• All students who are entering HUMS 215 Field Work Practicum must submit any clearances required by the practicum site, such as a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, FBI Check, and State Police Criminal Record Check, at the student’s expense, prior to starting the course.
• HACC will make every effort to allow students to complete their program of study but cannot require facilities to accept students for practicum.

Important Points

• It is the responsibility of the student to secure a placement for Practicum. HACC does not place students at sites.
• Please review Chapters 1-4 in the Human Services Field Work Practicum manual. Chapter 3 will be the most useful for students looking for a practicum site. The link is here: Field Work Practicum Manual.
• You cannot enroll in the course until the Practicum instructor provides you with a registration override. This override is provided to you after you have specific documents submitted.
• You must submit a new Intent to Enroll survey even if you have completed one in a past term. This situation would occur if a student has filled out the Intent to Enroll survey and the situation changes and the student decides to delay taking the practicum until a future semester.
• Please fill out the Intent to Enroll and then additional instructions will be sent to you. If your information changes (phone, agency interest, etc.), you may simply email an update to Jennie Baar at jnbaar@hacc.edu. However, if the semester you plan to take the practicum changes, you will need to submit a new Intent to Enroll survey as stated above.
• The deadlines will ensure there will be space for you in the course. The course maximum is 10 students. If there is a need for an additional section of the practicum course based on responses to the survey, we will make every effort to add a section. Students must submit their Intent to Enroll for the Field Work Practicum by April 1 for the summer semester, July 1 for the fall semester, and November 1 for the spring semester.
• All required documents must be submitted by May 1 for the summer semester, August 1 for the fall semester and December 15 for the spring semester.

For any questions, please contact Jennie Baar at jnbaar@hacc.edu.

There are resources to help you prepare for your Practicum in the Internships & Experiential Learning (IELOPs) LibGuide at this link: IELOPs LibGuide

News & Events

Human Services Program News  (pdf)

Download the following for additional information:

• Human Services Student Handbook,  (pdf)
• Human Services Library (Lib) Guide - This guide contains resources for students in the Human Services and Social Services majors, including Reference Resources, Books, Journals, Web Sites, Statistics, Career Information, HUMS 215 Field Work Practicum, and Citing Sources in APA format.
• KeepKidsSafe.PA.gov (information hub for child protection)
• Ethical Standards for Human Services Professionals (NOHS)

Spring 2016 Survey Reports

College Data Book

• Graduate Survey Report (pdf)
• Employer Survey Report (pdf)
• Student Survey Report (pdf)
• Faculty Survey Report (pdf)