Community and Social Services

Required Courses:

1. Principles of Human Services

2. Fundamentals of Human Services

3. Community Health Worker

Human Services is all about helping people live better lives. People in this field work with children, families, the elderly, or people facing challenges like illness, poverty, or stress.

Skills Learned:

• Discover how human services professionals support people through counseling, social work, family services, youth programs, and community outreach.

• Learn how to communicate clearly and respectfully with people of all ages and backgrounds

• Explore how culture and diversity shape people’s experiences and needs.

• Understand how to make ethical choices — doing what’s right, fair, and respectful when helping others.

• Understand how culture, language, and diversity influence communication, values, and relationships. 

• Identify family challenges, stressors, and coping strategies. 

• Identify and evaluate community resources in Michiana that promote family and community well-being. 

Big Ideas You’ll Explore

1. Everyone deserves respect and support.

2. Helping others starts with understanding their needs.

3. Culture and diversity make our communities stronger.

4. Ethical behavior builds trust and professionalism.

5. Strong communication and teamwork skills can change lives.

6. Explore how family members, structures, and dynamics affect child and youth development.

7. Understand the nature, motivation, and effects of substance abuse and dependence.