Human Services
The Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in Human Services is designed to provide students with knowledge and application of the human services field. With a focus on application in Native communities, this program prepares the student for work in various human services and counseling careers or further study toward a four-year degree. Two different tracks are offered within this degree: Community Counseling and Alcohol & Drug Counseling. Students should work with their Faculty Advisor to choose the track that best suits their interests and career pursuits.
All individuals wishing to be Alcohol and Drug Counselors should consult the DHHS
Web site (Nebraska DHHS Website) for licensure information on the Alcohol & Drug LADC track.
Degrees and Certificates Offered
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A.A. Degree in Human Services with emphasis in Community Counseling - PDF or Excel
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A.A. Degree in Human Services with emphasis in Alcohol & Drug Counseling - PDF or Excel
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Certificate in Community Counseling- PDF
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Certificate in Alcohol & Drug Counseling- PDF
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Graduates will identify as a professional social worker and conduct oneself accordingly.
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Graduates will apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgements.
- Graduates will advance human rights and social economic justice.
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Graduates will apply knowledge of human behavior and the social environment.
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Graduates will apply social work code of ethics to guide their professional practice.
- Graduates will engage diversity and difference in practice.
- Graduates will engage in research-informed practice and practice-informed research.
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Graduates will apply social work code of ethics to guide their professional practice.
Sample Program of Study
Career Pathways Flowchart
For more information on career pathways in the human services field, click here: Northern Nebraska Area Health Education Center (NNAHEC) 2022- Careers in Healthcare
U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2023)
- 21-0000 Community and Social Service Occupations
- 31-0000 Healthcare Support Occupations
- 33-0000 Protective Service Occupations
- 39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations
Internships and Job Shadowing Opportunities
- Society of Care
- Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Coalition
- Alcohol Program
- Winnebago Drug Dependancy Unit
Faculty in the Division
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Last Name |
First Name |
Role |
| Lovejoy Brown | Elizabeth |
Human Services Division Head |
| Flowers | Misty | Adjunct Faculty |
| Hinojos | Belinda | Adjunct Faculty |
| Hunter | Brandon | Adjunct Faculty |
| Johnson | Grace | Adjunct Faculty |
| Lesher | Christine (Chrissy) | Dean of Enrollment Management |
| Magpie | Sami | Adjunct Faculty |
| Mayo | Hannah |
Adjunct Faculty |
| Mohlfeld | Kathy | Adjunct Faculty |
| Nelson | Blair | Adjunct Faculty |
| Warrior | Keli | Adjunct Faculty |
Testimonials
“[NICC] is a family-oriented environment. I also get to learn my [Isanti] culture and [Dakota] language. That is something I can’t learn at any non-tribal college... I love the staff and the teachers. NICC has given me my foundation to build upon.”
Donna Pike (Isanti) - 2021 Alumni AA Human Services (Community Counseling track)
Elizabeth Lovejoy Brown - Human Services Division Head