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The Human Services Technology curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in institutions and agencies that provide social, community, and educational services. With the Human Services Technology/Mental Health Concentration students are specifically prepared for job opportunities in the mental health field.
Course work includes a variety of disciplines such as psychology, sociology, human services, substance abuse, and mental health.
Courses are delivered through a variety of methods:
Details and deadlines will be provided by program faculty.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Job Growth for mental health technicians for 2016-2026 is up 19% nationally and 22% for North Carolina.
Position | Median Salary | Associate degree-Master’s degree |
---|---|---|
Psychiatric/Mental Health Technician | $30,867 | Associate degree-Master’s degree |
Social and Human Services Assistant | $29,747 | Associate degree-Master’s degree |
Psychiatric Aide | $26,304 | Associate degree-Bachelor’s degree |
Community Health Worker | $27,366 | Associate degree-Master’s degree |
Social and Human Services Assistant | $29,747 | Associate degree-Master’s degree |
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor | $41,678 | Associate degree-Master’s degree |
Health Educator | $45,400 | Associate degree-Master’s degree |
Source: Career Coach data for CCCTI service area as of Dec. 12, 2018
While some students will elect to use their associate degree in Human Services for immediate employment, others may decide to transfer to 4 year institutions for credentials in areas such as:
Complete the Confirmation Form and Criminal Background Acknowledgment:
www.cccti.edu/HST/HSTInfoSessionForm.asp
The form above will be emailed to the appropriate person in Student Services and a copy of the the email will be sent to the address you entered in the form.