Length: 1 or 2 years
Grade Level: 11, 12, Adults
Prerequisites: 2 years English, 1 year Social Studies, computer skills helpful
Credits: 3 per year
Embedded Credit: Social Studies
Are you a “People Person?”
Are you thinking about becoming a teacher, a child-care provider, a counselor, a social worker, probation officer, or someone who works with the disabled or elderly?
Human Services students focus on life-span development and issues. Students will learn professional work habits, as well as interpersonal, helping and communication skills. They will study human development, and health and wellness issues throughout the life cycle, from birth and child development, to aging and the needs of the elderly and disabled. Students will learn about the many services provided by human services agencies in our area and spend time working with young children in our own River Bend child care center on site, as well as off-site placements such as elementary schools and elder care homes. If you’re looking for a rewarding career where your natural empathy and caring will be appreciated, check out Human Services for a taste of how fulfilling career choices can be!
Units of Study Include:
- Conception, pregnancy & child development
- STD’s and contraception
- Health & wellness for all stages of life
- Special needs & disabilities
- State regulations for child care centers
- Death & dying, the grief process
- Elderly care options and concerns
- Community Service
- Employability Skills
Related Careers:
- Elementary School Teacher
- Teacher’s Aide
- Respite Worker
- Child Care Provider
- Recreation Leader
- Counselor
- Advocate
Industry Partners:
- Drs. Kmon, Osofsky, Sabatrlle
- Dr. James Gold
- Watch ‘Em Grow
- Visions @ Rivendell
- Grafton Co Nursing Home
- Bradford Elemen. School
Certifications Available:
- CPR/First Aid
- Certificates of Proficiency
- OSHA CareerSafe 10-hour online certification
College Links:
- Community College of Vermont
- New Hampshire Technical College at Berlin
- Vermont Child Care Apprenticeship Program