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Human Service Technology
The Human Service Technology Program prepares students to support individuals, families, and communities through compassionate, skill-based service. Students gain practical training in communication, ethics, and case management, leading to careers in social services, community agencies, and related fields or continued education. This program is approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and has been a member of the South Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center consortium (SSWATTC) funded by Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) since 1993.
- Career Path
- Health Sciences
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Meet LaSonda McDuffie
- Human Service Technology
- Class of 2025
- Prepare for a Career That Helps Others
- “This program has been an amazing experience and helped prepare me to make a difference in my community.”
Programs
Human Service Technology, A.A.S.
The Human Service Technology program is designed for students interested in the broad field of human services. This degree equips students for employment as technicians in a wide range of human service facilities offering services to varied populations.
This is an open admission program. Students who meet documentation and info session requirements are accepted.
| Term | Applications Accepted |
|---|---|
| Spring (January) | Ongoing |
| Summer (June) | Ongoing |
| Fall (August) | Ongoing |
Prerequisite Course: HPRS 1201 - Introduction to Health Professions
Completion of the HPRS 1201 course with a minimum grade of ‘C’ or proof of current enrollment. Completion within the first 9 credit hours of starting the program is required.
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Human Service Technology
- Duration
- 2 years (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits: 60
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View the Human Service Technology, A.A.S. Program degree plan to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Chemical Dependency Counselor, C1
The Human Service Technology program is designed for students interested in the broad field of human services. This degree equips students for employment as technicians in a wide range of human service facilities offering services to varied populations.
This is an open admission program. Students who meet documentation and info session requirements are accepted.
| Term | Applications Accepted |
|---|---|
| Spring (January) | Ongoing |
| Summer (June) | Ongoing |
| Fall (August) | Ongoing |
Prerequisite Course: HPRS 1201 - Introduction to Health Professions
Completion of the HPRS 1201 course with a minimum grade of ‘C’ or proof of current enrollment. Completion within the first 9 credit hours of starting the program is required.
All Human Services Occupational Skills Awards (OSAs) and Level 1 Certificates are stackable into the Human Services Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.
- Completion of the AAS requires three practicum courses, which must be taken one at a time. To avoid delays, it is important to follow your degree plan carefully so that practicums are not left until the end of your program. Students must apply and be approved for practicum placement before enrolling in a Practicum course.
- If you have concerns about your eligibility for licensure in the State of Texas due to your criminal background history, it is recommended that you request a Criminal Background Evaluation through the LCDC Texas website prior to applying for the LCDC certificate. The evaluation fee is $50.
- Register for classes and attend practicum orientation. The student must apply and be approved for the practicum.
- Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor to set up a degree plan.
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Human Service Technology
- Duration
- 2 semesters (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate: 26
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View the Chemical Dependency Counselor, C1 to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Community Health Worker, O.S.A.
Community Health Workers are individuals who work either for pay or as volunteers in association with the local health care system in both urban and rural environments and usually share ethnicity, language, socioeconomic status and life experiences with the community members they serve.
This is an open admission program. Students who meet documentation and info session requirements are accepted.
| Term | Applications Accepted |
|---|---|
| Fall (August) | Ongoing |
| Spring (January) | Ongoing |
All Human Services Occupational Skills Awards (OSAs) and Level 1 Certificates are stackable into the Human Services Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.
- Completion of the AAS requires three practicum courses, which must be taken one at a time. To avoid delays, it is important to follow your degree plan carefully so that practicums are not left until the end of your program. Students must apply and be approved for practicum placement before enrolling in a Practicum course.
- If you have concerns about your eligibility for licensure in the State of Texas due to your criminal background history, it is recommended that you request a Criminal Background Evaluation through the LCDC Texas website prior to applying for the LCDC certificate. The evaluation fee is $50.
- Register for classes and attend practicum orientation. The student must apply and be approved for the practicum.
- Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor to set up a degree plan.
| Certification Name |
TEA Resource Link |
Third-Party Certfication Agency |
Third-Party Certification Agency Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Health Worker | Texas Department of State and Health Services | www.dshs.texas.gov/mch/chw/chwdocs.aspx |
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Human Service Technology
- Duration
- 3 semesters (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total Minimum Credits for the Occupational Skills Award: 14
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View the Community Health Worker, O.S.A. to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
Human Service Technology - Certified Prevention Specialist, O.S.A.
The Certified Prevention Specialist Occupational Skills Award (OSA) completes the educational requirement of the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals (TCBAP), Certified Prevention Specialist. In order to obtain the complete certification, a student must take an additional 2000 hours of field work and pass a written exam.
This is an open admission program. Students who meet documentation and info session requirements are accepted.
| Term | Applications Accepted |
|---|---|
| Spring (January) | Ongoing |
| Summer (June) | Ongoing |
| Fall (August) | Ongoing |
All Human Services Occupational Skills Awards (OSAs) and Level 1 Certificates are stackable into the Human Services Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree.
- Completion of the AAS requires three practicum courses, which must be taken one at a time. To avoid delays, it is important to follow your degree plan carefully so that practicums are not left until the end of your program. Students must apply and be approved for practicum placement before enrolling in a Practicum course.
- If you have concerns about your eligibility for licensure in the State of Texas due to your criminal background history, it is recommended that you request a Criminal Background Evaluation through the LCDC Texas website prior to applying for the LCDC certificate. The evaluation fee is $50.
- Register for classes and attend practicum orientation. The student must apply and be approved for the practicum.
- Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor to set up a degree plan.
Have Questions?
We are here to help.
Human Service Technology
- Duration
- 3 semesters (full time)
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- otal Minimum Credits for the Occupational Skills Award: 11
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View the Human Service Technology - Certified Prevention Specialist, O.S.A. to see the total credit hours required.
- Cost
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Enter the semester credit hours into the Tuition & Cost Calculator to estimate tuition.
LaSonda McDuffie
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My experience in the Human Service Technology program has been amazing, to say the least.
LaSonda McDuffie
Human Service Technology, Class of 2025
