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Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others? Consider our Human Services program. Our courses provide a foundation in social services, counseling, and community outreach that prepares you for a rewarding career in various service-oriented professions.

Program Details

WCJC Human Services Program is the only nationally accredited associate degree program by the Council for Standards in Human Services Education (CSHSE) in the state of Texas and has been accredited since 2013. In 2019-2020, this program was voted as one of the Best of the Best Top Ten Associate Degree Programs in the nation. Learn more about our Human Services program and find course descriptions in the WCJC Catalog.

Academic Map

Earn your Associate of Applied Science degree in Human Services or your certificate of completion as a Human Services Technician. While completing the program, you will participate in external learning experiences in a variety of contexts and will be required to complete a supervised clinical field experience. 

Review the courses for each semester in the Academic Map:

After completing the program, you will be prepared for a position as a psychological technician, family/child advocate, human services assistant, crisis support worker, and other human service-related jobs. Upon completion of the A.A.S. degree at WCJC, you may be able to transfer to a university to pursue a bachelors in a human services-related field such as psychology, human services, social work, criminal justice, law or sociology with little or no loss of transfer credit.

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The Human Services Program at Wharton County Junior College made a huge impact on my life. Not only did this program help me grow as a person, student, and professional, it opened many opportunities for my future. I was grateful for a hands-on practicum experience where I made professional relationships that will greatly benefit me in my future career. This program really does touch every area of the human services field, fully preparing me for my future college career as well as my future professional career.
Haley Hughes
After completing her degree at WCJC, Ms. Hughes continued her education at the University of Houston, where she graduated Cum Laude, earning a bachelor's degree in psychology.
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Program Requirements

The Human Services Program requires accepted students to complete a WCJC college application, a program application, a criminal background check, a possible drug screen, and purchase instructional supplies and materials specific to the program. Specific requirements can also be found in the Human Services Program’s Student Handbook.

In addition to applying to WCJC, Human Services requires a program application. Complete the application and return it to the Human Services department via email, postal service, or hand deliver to the departmental secretary. The application is a fillable form and requires 3 written essays. Complete the form, copy, and write responses to the essay items. Once the completed application is received, you will receive an email that describes the next step of the application process.

Contact Carol Riley for information about the application process.
Phone: 979-532-6491
Email: carolr@wcjc.edu 

A.A.S. Degree Program Costs

  • Tuition/Fees In-District: $3,990 
  • Tuition/Fees Out-District: $6,118 
  • Technology Fee: $240 
  • Student Fees CARP/LAB: $200 
  • Liability/Incident Insurance: $35 
  • Drug Screen/Criminal Background: $92 
  • Books: $2,000 
  • Laptop/webcam and microphone: $500 

Total Estimate for 2 years In-District: $7,057 

Total Estimate for 2 years Out-District: $9,093

Certificate Program Costs

  • Tuition/Fees In-District: $3,990 
  • Tuition/Fees Out-District: $6,118 
  • Technology Fee: $180 
  • Student Fees CARP/LAB: $150 
  • Liability/Incident Insurance: $35 
  • Drug Screen/Criminal Background: $92 
  • Books: $1,200 
  • Laptop w/webcam and microphone: $500 

Total Estimate for one year In-District: $6,147 

Total Estimate for one year Out-District: $8,275

Graduate On Time & Find Immediate Employment

94.8%
retention rate
85%
graduate employment rate and/or continued education within one year of graduation
100%
job placement rate within 3 years of graduation

Be Prepared for Your Professional Career

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Get the inside scoop on our Human Service program from the people who know it best: our students!

 

Meet the Faculty

Victoria Schultz, M.S., HS-BCP

Program Director, Human Services Program and Instructor of Psychology and Human Services

Ms. Schultz is the director of the Human Services Program in the Division of Allied Health. She received her Bachelor’s and Master of Science degrees from the University of Alaska. Ms. Schultz has taught undergraduate and graduate level courses at the university and college level in the Department of Psychology, School of Education, and Human Services Program for several years. She has presented research papers at international and national conferences and published articles in scientific journals. She has many years of clinical experience in both the community mental health environment and private practice. She has a wide range of teaching experience in psychology, human services, and mental health. Ms. Schultz is a Board Certified Practitioner in the field of Human Services.

Office: Wharton Campus, Johnson Building 206-G
Phone: (979) 532-6389
Email: victorias@wcjc.edu

Lucy May

Ms. May is part-time faculty in the Human Services Program in the Division of Allied Health. She received her Bachelor’s and Master of Art degrees from Texas Woman's University. Ms. May has extensive experience in the field of Human Services. She currently is the Program Specialist of the Sexual Assault Program at the Woman's Center of Brazoria County. Ms. May has served as Program Director of CASA (Gulf Coast), Investigator/Conservatorship Caseworker for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. She is certified within the Human Services field in areas such as LCDC, Anger Resolution Therapist, Forensic Interviewer, and numerous others. She brings a wealth of experience to the program.

Email: mayl@wcjc.edu

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Additional Program Information

  • Amber Barbee, Director, Counseling and Disability Services, Wharton County Junior College, Wharton, TX
  • Billie Jean Bram, Chief Probation Officer, Wharton County Juvenile Division, Wharton, TX
  • Kimberly Castillo, A.A.S. Graduate of Human Services Program Family Advocate, The Crisis Center, Bay City and Wharton, Wharton, TX
  • Cynthia Fannin, Assistant Director of Programs, Richmond State Supported Living Center, Richmond, TX
  • Don Heath, Director, Touching Hearts at Home, Sugar Land, TX
  • Roxane Marek, Chief Probation Officer, Wharton and Matagorda Counties Adult Probation Division (Retired), Wharton, TX Member at Large, Wharton, TX
  • Brittany Matthews, Deputy Director, The Crisis Center, Bay City and Wharton, Wharton, TX
  • Samuel Means, Clinical Support Manager, Behavioral Healthcare Services, Texana, Rosenberg, TX
  • James Perez, Attorney at Law, Executive Director, Just Do It Now, Wharton, TX
  • Gloria Reyes, Family Violence Division, Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, Richmond, TX
  • Kelli Wright-Nelson, Executive Director, The Crisis Center, Bay City and Wharton, Bay City, TX
  • Joseph Gardzina, CEO, ADAPT Programs, Angleton, TX
  • University of Houston - Victoria - BAAS in Psychology
  • Springfield College - Houston - BS in Human Services