Stafford Technical Center

Human Services

Students study human development and investigate the physical, intellectual and socio-emotional development issues of infants, children, adolescents, people with disabilities and the elderly in preparation for a career as a service provider to these populations.  The continuing development of interpersonal skills focuses on the importance of communication as a necessary skill for successful employment in the field.  Students spend extensive time in the Stafford Technical Center preschool and at various community facilities.

 Units:             

• Career Readiness
• Human Development
• Safety
• Communication Skills
• Human Services
• Self-Esteem
• Decision Making
• Lesson Planning
• Goal Setting
• Early Childhood Education
• Nutrition
• Evaluating                  

 Class Activities:

Through practical experience in the preschool lab, work experience in the community, and classroom instruction, students develop an awareness and knowledge of human development.  Students refine employment skills in the area of client care.  FCCLA, a student leadership organization, provides opportunities for community service. 

 Sample Job Opportunities:

Students who major in Human Services and who complete the one-year program will develop necessary skills for entry-level employment or continuing education in any of the areas noted below.

•  Child Care
• School Age Populations
• Adolescence
• Care of the Elderly
• Disabled Populations

 Career choices not requiring a college education may include working as an aide in a preschool, day care, elementary school, recreation department, nursing home, group home, or private child care facility.

Career choices requiring further education include:  teaching, social worker, recreation director, coach, author, psychologist, day care director, and dietitian.

 Sample credits/schedule: (*Indicates Department of Education mandated academic embedded credit.  All other embedded credits are the recommendation of Stafford Technical Center and are granted at the discretion of the student’s sending school.)

4 Human Services
1 English
1 Social Studies* or 1 FACS

 Articulation/Dual Enrollment:

College of St. Joseph – up to 7 credits by Examination &    Portfolio in Psychology/Human Services
Community College of VT –up to 9 credits

 Certification Opportunities:

• VT Child Care Industry & Careers Council Certifications
• Heartsaver CPR – Infant, Child & Adult
• Students completing 90% of the Core Competencies will receive a certificate from STAFFORD TECHNICAL CENTER.