The Human Services Program combines coursework in the social sciences, primarily sociology and psychology, with courses in human services to prepare students to work with clientele to cope with and/or prevent social and personal problems. Human Service professionals perform in a wide range of occupations and in a variety of settings including schools, group homes, community mental health facilities, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, hospitals, halfway houses and substance abuse program facilities. They help individuals, families, or groups cope with social problems such as inadequate housing, unemployment, disabilities, financial mismanagement, family disruptions, unplanned or unwanted pregnancy, serious illness and substance abuse. Students who complete the Human Services degree program will qualify for employment as Human Service assistants in many agencies. They will also meet the prerequisites for admission to the Bachelor's of Social Work at senior institutions.