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With this program, you&#8217;ll learn how to empower individuals to overcome challenges and promote long-term self-sufficiency. This program focuses on helping others build resilience and independence rather than just providing short-term solutions. You&#8217;ll not only develop professional expertise throughout the program but also key personal skills. Learn soft skills integral to human services like active listening, critical thinking and empathy. These abilities are essential for helping others whether in crisis situations or in ongoing support roles.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wdbj7.com\/2024\/06\/05\/hometown-jobs-human-services-program-virginia-western-community-college\/\">Watch the WDBJ7 Hometown Jobs report on Human Services at Virginia Western<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This program is available completely online.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.virginiawestern.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=25&amp;poid=3541&amp;returnto=2597\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;background-color:#53c6d6;text-transform:uppercase\">What Classes Do I Take?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/public-service\/human-services\/\">Human Services<\/a>&nbsp;(Associate of Applied Science)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/public-service\/human-services-foundations\/\">Human Services: Foundations<\/a>&nbsp;(Career Studies Certificate)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column15338_7a980f-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15338_7a980f-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column15338_7a980f-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15338_7a980f-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15338_7a980f-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column15338_7a980f-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column15338_7a980f-4c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column15338_7a980f-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column15338_7a980f-4c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column15338_7a980f-4c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kadence-column15338_376d2a-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column15338_376d2a-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column15338_376d2a-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column15338_376d2a-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column15338_376d2a-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column15338_376d2a-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column15338_376d2a-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#18284a;}.kadence-column15338_376d2a-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column15338_376d2a-6d, .kadence-column15338_376d2a-6d h1, .kadence-column15338_376d2a-6d h2, .kadence-column15338_376d2a-6d h3, .kadence-column15338_376d2a-6d h4, .kadence-column15338_376d2a-6d h5, .kadence-column15338_376d2a-6d h6{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column15338_376d2a-6d a{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column15338_376d2a-6d a:hover{color:#fec00f;}.kadence-column15338_376d2a-6d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column15338_376d2a-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column15338_376d2a-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column15338_376d2a-6d feature-box-academic\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Cost &amp; Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Est. Tuition*:<\/strong> $<span id=\"tuition\"><\/span><br><strong>Program Length:<\/strong> 1 Year<br><strong>Credits: <\/strong><span id=\"hours\">21<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"disclaimer\"><p>*Estimated cost reflects in-state rate and is subject to change. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/pay\/cost-of-attendance\/\">Click here for the cost of attendance for financial aid<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Head<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>M. 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