Human Services Courses in Charlotte, NC with Diploma Program Info

Research human services courses in Charlotte, North Carolina which currently has several colleges offering programs. Read an overview of degree programs, admission info and program requirements for three Charlotte area schools and decide which program is right for you.

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Comparison of Human Services Diploma Options in Charlotte, North Carolina

Associate's and bachelor's degree programs related to human services are available at a few schools near Charlotte, North Carolina. Mitchell Community College in Statesville is a public school offering an associate's degree program in human services technology. Queen's University of Charlotte has a 4-year program that awards a bachelor's degree in human and community services. Prospective students may also want to explore the bachelor's degree program in human services offered at Wingate University, which is about 30 miles from downtown Charlotte, NC.

	Mitchell Community College	Queen's University of Charlotte	Wingate University
Human Services Training Programs Offered	Associate of Applied Sciences in Human Services Technology	Bachelor of Fine Arts in Human and Community Services	Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Services Bachelor of Liberal Studies in Human Services
School Type	2-year; public	4-year; private not-for-profit	4-year; private not-for-profit
Total Enrollment (2011)	3,811*	2,491*	2,531*
Campus Setting	Distant town	Large city	Fringe town
Tuition & Fees 2011-2012	$2,201 in-state; $8,345 out-of-state*	$25,356*	$22,180
% of First-Year Students Receiving Some Form of Financial Aid (2010-2011)	62%*	99%*	86%*
Acceptance Rate (2011)	N/A - Open Admissions*	74%*	81%*
Retention Rate (2010-2011)	60% for full-time students; 42% for part-time students*	70% for full-time students*	75% for full-time students; 100% for part-time students*
Graduation Rate (2011)	16%*	60%*	63%*
Relevant Facilities	N/A	N/A	Matthews campus for adult learners
Noteworthy	Distance learning and online courses	Tau Upsilon Alpha National Honor Society in Human Services	Adult Bachelor's Degree Program
Distance from Downtown	41. 8 mi. (47 min.)	3.2 mi. (11 min.)	30.5 mi. (44 min.)

Source: *NCES College Navigator

Mitchell Community College's Human Services Program

Mitchell Community College is a 2-year, public school located about 41 miles north of Charlotte in Statesville, North Carolina. The school offers an A.A.S. program for students seeking career training in the field of human services technology.

Associate of Applied Sciences in Human Services Technology

This 2-year associate degree program combines core human services courses with those in a variety of disciplines including mathematics, humanities and sciences. Students also undertake a co-op to gain work experience, and complete a supervised clinical internship.

Core human services courses that comprise the bulk of the required 72 units for the degree include gerontology, case management, crisis intervention and general psychology. Graduates of the school's A.A.S. program in human services technology are eligible for entry-level employment positions in institutions and agencies providing educational, community and social services.

Queen's University of Charlotte's Human Services Program

Queen's University of Charlotte offers prospective students a wide selection of educational programs including certificates as well as 4-year and graduate level degrees. A Bachelor of Fine Arts in Human and Community Services is available through the College of Arts and Sciences.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Human and Community Services

Hosted by the Department of Psychology, this program educates future leaders and administrators who in turn will serve underrepresented community populations. Through coursework, independent study and field work, the program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the factors which influence individuals and groups.

Human services courses cover ethical and cross-cultural issues, the needs of specific populations and how to conduct social research using tools such as program evaluations for nonprofit organizations. Graduates are prepared to work within agencies and organizations that serve mixed populations such as those found in prisons, group homes, health centers and child service centers.

Wingate University's Human Services Program

Wingate University is a 4-year, private not-for-profit school located about 30 miles from downtown Charlotte. The school offers bachelor's degree programs in human services through the Cannon College of Arts and Sciences in Wingate as well as through the Matthews campus location.

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Human Services

Wingate University offers students the option of earning either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree in human services. Administered through the Cannon College of Arts and Sciences, coursework within the human services program includes instruction focusing on individual and family development, psychology, sociology, cultural diversity, clinical deviance, and more.

Variations between the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs lie within the core curriculum requirements. Both programs require the completion of general education requirements through core curriculum classes that include coursework in English, fine arts, literature, social/behavioral sciences, mathematics, laboratory science, physical education and more.

The Bachelor of Arts requires students to complete foreign language 201 and 202. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree must complete elementary foreign language 101 and 102. All students must complete an internship program known as a practicum that consists of 100-hours of work experience.

Bachelor of Liberal Studies in Human Services

Wingate University also offers a Bachelor of Liberal Studies in Human Services through its Adult Bachelor Degree Program at the Matthews campus. The program offers adult students a flexible course schedule with 8-week classes offered at night during the fall, spring and summer terms.

Coursework within the program includes general psychology, sociology, critical thinking and research design, introduction to human services as well as electives chosen from studies in cultural diversity, individual and family development, and clinical deviance. Students must also complete the required general education core curriculum, which is similar in focus to the program coursework offered at the main campus.

Other School Options

Pfeiffer University has a program in human services for prospective students interested in exploring other school options. The university, which is located about 45 miles from Charlotte, offers a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services at its Misenheimer Campus.

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