Building A on the York Technical College main campus has been cleared by local authorities. Occupants of A building may return now to collect their belongings. In person classes will resume normal schedule at 5 p.m.
The field of criminal justice and human services is a broad one in which graduates may find a variety of options for employment. The program’s objective is to prepare students, those currently serving in a profession related to the criminal justice field, or individuals who like to work with people and who have a strong desire to become employed in a helping profession, as well as those interested in pursuing a related career, with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in the field.
The Human Services Department purpose is to prepare individuals who like to work with people and who have a strong desire to become employed in a helping profession. Human Services Assistants help social workers, health care workers, and other professionals to provide various services to people. The curriculum includes the following areas of study: human services, personal and professional development, interviewing techniques, and a supervised internship. Students can also select from one of the following areas of concentration: criminal justice, early childhood education, gerontology, or substance abuse.
For more information, visit the Programs and Classes section of the York Tech website for Criminal Justice or Human Services.
Download Program Standards for Criminal Justice related fields of study (PDF)
Download Program Standards for Human Services Certificate (PDF)