Program Description
The Human Services Technician program is designed to provide students with knowledge and application of the human services field. The human services profession is one which promotes improved service delivery systems by addressing not only the quality of direct services, but also by seeking to improve accessibility, accountability, and coordination among professionals and agencies in service delivery. This program incorporates the culture, values, and perspectives of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa throughout all courses. Students will graduate from the program understanding the historical and current circumstances of the local community and how to effectively work within it. Graduates will be prepared to work in various human services and counseling careers or further study toward a four-year degree with an emphasis on working within Native American/Indigenous communities.
Career Outlook
Employment Outlook:
According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, Human Services Technician employment is on the rise with a projected 17% increase between 2022 and 2030, much higher than the average (8%) for all occupations. The median annual wage for Social and Human Services Technicians in May 2021 was $37,610; North Dakota is one of the top 5 highest paying states for Human Services Technicians.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/social-and-human-service-assistants.htm#tab-1
What can I do with a Human Service Technician degree?
Social and human service assistants provide client services in a variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, and social work. Graduates of the Human Services Technician program will have the skills to attain employment in a variety of settings including but not limited to: Addictions Counselor Assistant, Advocate, Residential Care Assistant, Social Services Aide, Social Services Assistant, Social Work Assistant, Social Work Associate, Social Worker Assistant, Human Services Technician, Behavioral Health Technician.
Application Deadline
Review the TMC Academic Calendar for admissions & registration deadlines for each semester.
Program Courses
Program Required Courses
Total Program Credits: 43
Required General Education Courses
Total General Education Credits: 20
Human Services Technician Degree Pathway
Program of Study Year One |
Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
Course # | Course Title | Credit | Course # | Course Title | Credit |
HST 120 | Introduction to Helping Skills | 3 | HST 204 | Case Management | 3 |
HST 101 | Intro to Human Services | 3 | HST 125 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
SWK 250 | Interpersonal Skills | 3 | SWK 205 | Motivational Interviewing | 3 |
Gen Ed | Gen Ed Requirement | 3 | Gen Ed | Gen Ed Requirement | 3 |
Gen Ed | Gen Ed Requirement | 3 | Gen Ed | Gen Ed Requirement | 3 |
Gen Ed | Gen Ed Requirement | 2 |
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| TOTAL CREDITS | 17 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
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Program of Study Year Two |
Fall Semester | Spring Semester |
Course # | Course Title | Credit | Course # | Course Title | Credit |
PSYC 205 | Addiction Studies I | 3 | SWK 257 | Human Behavior in Social Environment I | 3 |
SWK 255 | Social Work in Modern Society | 4 | PSYC 206 | Addiction Studies II | 3 |
HST 220 | Working with Families | 3 | HST 225 | Child Welfare | 3 |
SWK 256 | Development of Social Welfare | 3 | HST 297 | Human Services Internship | 2 |
Gen Ed | Gen Ed Requirement | 3 | BOTE 177 | Job Readiness | 1 |
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| Gen Ed | Gen Ed Requirement | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 16 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 15 |
Total Credits Required: 63