Human Services / Early Childhood Education

Whether you enjoy working with children, adolescents, the elderly or people with special needs, this program will give you the skills and knowledge to be successful in a wide range of careers in the Human Services field.

Human Services I

The Human Services curriculum includes an introduction to related careers working within many different settings.

Opportunities for first year students include: working in our state licensed, nationally accredited on-site preschool program, participation in Career Work Opportunities, a program designed to allow students to work one day a week in a Human Service setting of their choice, Frequent field trips in the community, becoming familiar with resources and different career options, learning about child growth and development through direct observation techniques, planning activities for a variety of age groups, strengthening communication skills and interpersonal relationships.

Human Services II

Experiences listed under Human Services I continue during the second year of this program. Second year students choose an area of concentration such as: Early Childhood Education, Adolescents, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Elderly, People with Special Needs.

These areas provide a variety of experiential options, including being trained as a Head Teacher in the BTC Preschool. Students completing this two-year course with a concentration in early childhood education meet state requirements for entry-level positions in that field.

Further Educational Opportunities

Qualified students continue their educations at 2 or 4 year post-secondary institutions.