Program Type: Certificate, Associates, Bachelors or Masters
Associate of Applies Science (AAS)
Estimated Time to Complete
Four Semesters (Two Academic Years)
Format: On Campus, Off Campus or Hybrid
On Campus
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.
Mission Vision if program has one
After completion of the program students will be able to:
●Demonstrate increased knowledge and insight related to the Human Services/Helping Professions field, their motives for becoming a Human Services professional, their strengths and weaknesses that could affect their ability to provide services in the helping professions
●Demonstrate knowledge of the language, terms, and concepts used in the human service profession.
●Demonstrate an understanding of the moral, ethical, and legal responsibilities in the human services field.
●Demonstrate increased knowledge related to working in various social and cultural contexts (e.g. Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa culture, collectivist and individualistic societies, etc.) as well as with clients of various social and cultural backgrounds.
●Explain interventions and strategies for assisting individuals, families, groups, and 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.
Credit Hours
61 Credits
Application Deadline
Review the TMCC Academic Calendar for registration deadlines for each semester.
Plan of Study Grid
Year One Fall
Year One Spring
| COMM 110 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| HST 115 | Interpersonal Communication Skills | 3 |
| HST 125 | Crises Intervention | 3 |
| HST 204 | Case Management | 3 |
| SWK 205 | Motivational Interviewing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Year Two Fall
| HIST 296 | Hist of the Turtle Mountain Band Ch | 3 |
| PSYC 107 | Building Resilience in Children, Youth, and Families | 3 |
| PSYC 205 | Addiction Studies I | 3 |
| SWK 130 | Indigenous Communities, Colonization, and Resilience | |
| SWK 255 | Social Work in a Modern Society | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Year Two Spring
| HST 177 | Job Readiness | 1 |
| HST 225 | Child Welfare | 3 |
| HST 240 | Self-Care as a Human Services Professional | 2 |
| HST 297 | Human Services Practicum | 2 |
| PSYC 206 | Addiction Studies II | 3 |
| SWK 257 | Human Behavior in the Social Enviro | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |