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1 Ivy Tech Community College School of public and social services Changing Lives IVY-LINE ( ) ivytech.edu ivytech.edu 0907

2 Changing Lives 23 Campuses. More than 110,000 students. With 23 campuses throughout Indiana, Ivy Tech Community College allows students to take classes close to home or work. We also offer classes in more than 75 communities, bringing us closer to an even greater number of cities and towns. Elkhart STEUBEN LA GRANGE Michigan City Gary South Bend East Chicago LA PORTE ST JOSEPH ELKHART Valparaiso NOBLE DE KALB PORTER MARSHALL KOSCIUSKO LAKE STARKE Warsaw WHITLEY ALLEN JASPER PULASKI NEWTON FULTON Fort Wayne MIAMI WABASH Logansport HUNTINGTON WHITE CASS WELLS ADAMS BENTON CARROLL GRANT HOWARD Lafayette Marion BLACKFORD Kokomo WARREN JAY TIPPECANOE CLINTON TIPTON DELAWARE FOUNTAIN MADISON Muncie MONTGOMERY BOONE HAMILTON RANDOLPH Anderson VERMILLION HANCOCK HENRY Richmond HENDRICKS Indianapolis WAYNE PARKE PUTNAM MARION RUSH FAYETTE UNION MORGAN JOHNSON SHELBY Terre Haute VIGO OWEN FRANKLIN CLAY BARTHOLOMEW DECATUR Bloomington Columbus RIPLEY DEARBORN BROWN SULLIVAN GREENE MONROE Lawrenceburg JENNINGS JACKSON OHIO MARTIN LAWRENCE JEFFERSON SWITZERLAND Madison DAVIESS SCOTT KNOX ORANGE WASHINGTON CLARK PIKE Sellersburg DUBOIS GIBSON CRAWFORD FLOYD WARRICK POSEY VANDERBURGH Evansville SPENCER PERRY HARRISON School of Public and Social Services Community Emergency Preparedness and Management Criminal Justice Hospitality Administration Human Services Library Technical Assistant Mortuary Science Paralegal Studies Public Safety Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana 8 Schools Programs. unlimited opportunities. School of Applied Science and Engineering Technology School of Business School of Education School of Fine Arts and Design School of Health Sciences School of Liberal Arts and Sciences School of Public and Social Services School of Technology

3 INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE Whether you re looking for a better job, a promotion, or just an increase in salary, a degree from Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana can help you get what you want. We offer the most affordable tuition in the state, something else is waiting for you at ivy tech community college. credits that transfer, campuses close to home, flexible schedules, and online classes, making Ivy Tech the perfect Get ready for a new experience. As a community college, Ivy Tech offers more for choice for career-minded students. All of our programs are developed with input from employers in today s students than ever before. Many campuses offer extracurricular activities as well as fastest-growing fields, giving you a relevant, career-focused education. Our goal is to help you make the most of social and academic clubs. Most importantly, you ll get to spend time with people like your time and your future. you who share common interests and goals. Whether you re grabbing a coffee on campus or finding a place in student government, there s always something for you. If you want a career where you can help people and help your community, Ivy Tech s School of Public and Social Services is the place to start. Employers in fast-growing fields like criminal justice, hospitality, human services, law, and public safety need qualified, skilled professionals. With an associate degree or certificate from Ivy Tech Community College, you will have the credentials to continue your education at a four-year institution or enter the job market to start a good-paying job right out of college. Change your life, and change the lives of others. Contact us today to learn more about programs offered in your area. To learn more about employment and salary information for the careers described in this brochure, visit the U.S. Department of Labor s Bureau of Labor Statistics website at and the Indiana Department of Workforce Development website at Changing Lives 12 ivytech.edu 1

4 COMMUNITY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND MANAGEMENT Criminal Justice With a degree in Criminal Justice, you ll be prepared for a challenging career keeping your community safe and helping others. Through courses in sociology, psychology, government and law, you ll learn how to serve as an advocate, counselor, probation officer, or criminal investigator. After completing an associate of science degree at Ivy Tech Community College, you may also choose to pursue a bachelor of science degree in Criminal Justice or Criminology at a four-year institution. Corrections Vigorous law enforcement and stringent sentencing rules have led to an increase in the incarcerated population and the number of cases going to trial. In addition, the number of people on probation and parole is increasing as courts seek alternatives to imprisonment. If you have good judgment and the ability to resolve and manage conflict, you may be an excellent candidate for a career in the growing corrections field. As a corrections professional, you may be employed in a court, prison, or detention facility, where you may monitor the activities of prisoners, enforce rules, maintain order, and search correctional facilities and prisoners for contraband. Strong written and verbal communication skills, physical fitness, and familiarity with computers are helpful in preparing for Ivy Tech s Community Emergency Preparedness and Management program is designed to train students to help prevent and respond to natural or man-made disasters. In today s changing world, communities of all sizes are making the safety of their citizens a top priority. Trained workers with specialized skills in emergency preparedness and management are vital to these efforts. Corporate and Government Emergency Preparedness Corrections and Law Enforcement Emergency Management Firefighting First Response Health Care The Military Degree: Associate of Science these careers. Law Enforcement As society becomes increasingly security-conscious, the demand for law enforcement professionals continues to grow. A career in this challenging field allows you to serve your city, town, state, or federal government, or work for a school, corporate, or transit organization. Law enforcement professionals are involved in a diverse number of activities, including direct involvement in the investigation and apprehension of criminals and testifying in court. Because of the high degree of responsibility demanded of law enforcement professionals, honesty, sound judgment, integrity, and physical fitness are required of everyone in the field, along with knowledge of sociology, psychology, government, and law. Youth Services Helping young people reach their potential is a primary goal of youth services professionals. In this challenging, rewarding field, you will help young people and their families navigate the judicial and correctional system, monitor the progress of youth offenders, and prevent youth offenders from committing crimes by educating them about the causes and consequences of illegal behavior. I graduated with honors from Ivy Tech and received major scholarships to continue my education. Ivy Tech gave me more than an education. It gave me the ability and the courage to dream big, and go after the dream. Melinda Hornback, Ivy Tech Community College Criminal Justice graduate As a youth services professional, you will work closely with law enforcement, courts, and probation services and as a liaison with community agencies. Strong written and verbal communication skills, an ability to work with diverse populations, and computer knowledge are helpful in preparing for this career. I came to Ivy Tech Community College unsure of where I wanted to go. Through the support of my instructors and the friendships I have made, I am graduating with a strong sense of direction. Corrections Officer Security Officer Marque Belke, Ivy Tech Community College graduate Counseling Police Officer Social Work Youth Advocacy Degrees: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science 2 3

5 HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION Baker Chef Convention Center Management Ivy Tech s Hospitality Administration curriculum is modeled after the standards set by some of the world s best known hospitality leaders, such as The Ritz-Carlton, Escoffier, the Statler Hotel, Hilton, and Marriott. Concentrations in a wide variety of hospitality professions prepare students to welcome and serve guests in their career Event Management Event planning takes strong organizational and interpersonal skills, along with a commitment to creating a pleasant environment for event guests. Ivy Tech s concentration in Event Management will give you the expertise to succeed in budgeting, organization and planning, Restaurant Management The best restaurant managers help create a great customer experience for their customers and you can learn their secrets through Ivy Tech s Restaurant Management concentration. You ll be trained in overseeing a complex operation and managing a variety of details, including Cook Event Planner Food Preparation Food Service Manager Lodging Manager Meeting Planner Restaurant Manager of choice. Baking and Pastry Arts Restaurants, hotels, retail establishments, and private clubs are constantly in need of talented bakers and pastry chefs, and demand for these skills is growing rapidly. Ivy Tech s Baking and Pastry Arts concentration gives students skills that meet industry demands and the American Culinary Federation s certification standards. Classes are taught in a hands-on, intensive environment, with every student receiving a high level of personal attention from the instructor. Culinary Arts If you love working in the kitchen, a degree in culinary arts can help you turn your passion into a management, and communications. You ll learn how to coordinate the activities of a diverse set of groups and work with suppliers, management, and clients to develop memorable, successful events. Hotel Management Hospitality is the largest service industry in the nation, with rapidly growing career opportunities for trained professionals. Ivy Tech s Hotel Management concentration gives you the tools to learn how to become a successful manager who can coordinate multiple activities while making guests feel welcome. You ll receive training on the needs and behaviors of consumers who travel for business and pleasure. facilities, personnel, and customer service. Your classes will include hotel and restaurant management, financial management, business, sales, food and beverage purchasing, and operational management. Degrees: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science, Technical Certificate career. Skilled chefs enjoy a variety of opportunities with a diverse range of employers, including restaurants, hotels, health care facilities, and private clubs. As a culinary arts student, your classroom is one of Ivy Tech s well-equipped kitchens, and your instructors provide you with the real-world experience needed to understand the industry. You ll learn safe food-handling procedures, how to prepare meals, knife techniques, and proper use and care of kitchen equipment, with classes in nutrition, menu planning, portion control, purchasing and inventory methods, and proper food storage procedures. And because only a limited number of students are accepted into this program each semester, you ll spend time with other dedicated students who share your appreciation for the art of preparing and serving food. 4 5

6 HUMAN SERVICES Case Management Community Corrections Counseling Residential and Behavioral Technician Social Services Victim s Advocate Volunteer Coordinator Degrees: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science, Technical Certificate* *The Technical Certificate is not available through the online Human Services program. Human Services professionals work with individuals, families and communities. Ivy Tech s Human Services program provides students with the broad understanding they need to help others meet their psychological, social, emotional, and environmental needs. Throughout the program, students examine their values and attitudes to learn how to better serve future clients. Correctional Rehabilitation Services The Correctional Rehabilitation Services concentration prepares you to work in correctional facilities, courts, youth rehabilitation, and crime prevention. You ll learn the skills you need to have a successful career helping incarcerated individuals and others in rehabilitation facilities learn constructive behaviors, while also serving your community by making your clients aware of the causes and consequences of illegal behavior. Generalist The Generalist concentration covers a wide spectrum of Human Services skills for employment at social services facilities, community centers, and youth centers. You ll learn to work with a diverse group of people, helping others meet their goals and overcome obstacles. Your classes will give you a strong foundation in areas like psychology, sociology, and personal development. Gerontology As a student in Ivy Tech s Gerontology concentration, you ll discover the social, psychological, and biological aspects of the aging process. Instruction includes the physical, mental, and social changes that people experience as they age, along with an investigation of the effects that an aging population has on our society. You ll also be trained in skills that will help you learn to work with older adults in a variety of settings. Mental Health Mental Health professionals work in areas as diverse as crisis intervention, abnormal psychology, and lifespan development, giving you the opportunity to work with a wide range of individuals and groups. Students learn how to help others cope with trying times, develop constructive interpersonal relationships, and adapt constructive behaviors. You ll also learn about ethics in this challenging, rewarding field. Substance Abuse Substance abuse is one of the most profound challenges facing our society. Through Ivy Tech s Substance Abuse concentration, you ll learn to help others recover from addiction, or help them avoid substance abuse altogether. Trained professionals can work in substance abuse treatment and youth centers, or with organizations that assist individuals in finding the help they need. When I applied for this job, I think they looked at my resume and what I had learned, and that helped me get hired. I plan to go back to school to get a bachelor s degree in social work. Asiane Hall, Ivy Tech Community College Human Services graduate ivy online The Human Services program also can be completed online, with the exception of an internship requirement and two courses that must be taken in the traditional classroom. Our online programs make it even easier for you to take classes that fit your schedule, while still enjoying interaction with your classmates and learning from the same qualified instructors who teach classes on campus. 6 7

7 LIBRARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT MORTUARY SCIENCE Mortuary science professionals provide much-needed support to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Through careers as funeral directors and embalmers, professionals in this field learn how to advise, guide, and support bereaved families. Coursework also prepares students to adhere to nationally accepted standards and demonstrate their proficiency Cemeterians through national and state licensing Embalming examinations. Ethical issues also are Funeral Director highlighted, helping students understand and promote the dignity of the funeral Funeral Services service profession. Sales Education Library Support Library Technical Assistant Research Degree: Associate of Science ivy online The Library Technical Assistant program is available exclusively online. Our online programs make it even easier for you to take classes that fit your schedule, while still enjoying interaction with your classmates and learning from the same qualified instructors who teach classes on campus. Students in Ivy Tech s Library Technical Assistant program study the history of libraries and the functions and roles of the different types of library facilities. Classes emphasize technical services including the ordering, processing, and copy-cataloging of library materials; library public support services including circulation, interlibrary loan, and basic reference; and computer operations. You also can choose special classes oriented towards specific careers in a school media center or health science library, or as a library technology specialist. Children s Services If you want a career helping children develop their academic, creative, research, and technical skills, Ivy Tech s Children s Services concentration can get you started. You ll learn the unique facets of children s libraries, including choosing inventory and developing programs. Students will be prepared for careers in schools, public facilities, and other libraries designed to serve the needs of children. Library Technology Today s library extends well beyond the walls of even the largest facility, with electronic resources putting users just a mouse click away from a world of information. Learn the technology that is driving this change through Ivy Tech s concentration in Library Technology. From online databases to Internet research, this course of study will prepare you to serve as a trusted resource to students, the business community, and researchers in a wide variety of fields. Degree: Associate of Applied Science PARALEGAL STUDIES Ivy Tech s Paralegal Studies program draws upon the expertise of attorneys and other professionals in legal services, making classes consistent with the most up-to-date industry standards. Paralegals take on a wide variety of responsibilities, including everything from research and writing to interviewing and investigations. Students receive a rigorous, challenging course of study that helps them improve their writing, research, and communication skills. The Paralegal Studies program also can be completed via distance education by two-way video. Legal Secretary Paralegal Degrees: Associate of Applied Science, Associate of science 8 9

8 Public Safety School of Public and Social Services Programs Ivy Tech s Pubic Safety program prepares students to work in the fields of firefighting, hazardous materials control, environmental health, and safety and public administration. Students develop the technical skills, knowledge and most importantly critical thinking and problem-solving abilities needed to succeed in these professions. Degree/certificate Programs Ivy Tech Community College offers more than 150 programs and concentrations statewide, including in the traditional classroom setting and online. The chart below includes all of our School of Public and Social Services programs in bold text, along with the concentrations offered through these programs, where applicable. We also have included examples of the careers you might pursue through each area of study. Use this chart to explore the options available to you at our 23 campuses statewide. Environmental Health and Safety Our concentration in Environmental Health and Safety gives you the skills to work for a public health department or at a corporation, ensuring safety objectives, coordinating environmental compliance activities, and keeping records. These careers help you keep your co-workers safe, while protecting the interests of your employer and your community. AREA OF STUDY GARY VALPARAISO EAST CHICAGO MICHIGAN CITY SOUTH BEND WARSAW ELKHART FORT WAYNE LAFAYETTE KOKOMO LOGANSPORT MUNCIE ANDERSON MARION TERRE HAUTE INDIANAPOLIS RICHMOND COLUMBUS MADISON LAWRENCEBURG EVANSVILLE SELLERSBURG BLOOMINGTON Career Examples Government Administration Environmental Health Technician Firefighter Chemical Technician Degrees: Associate of Applied Science, Technical Certificate Types of Degrees offered at ivy tech community college At Ivy Tech, you can earn a variety of two-year degrees as well as one-year technical certificates. Before you enroll, check with your local campus to see what types of degrees or certificate programs are available in your area of study. An admissions counselor can help you choose an option that matches your career aspirations. The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree prepares students for a career. The Associate of Arts (AA) Degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university. The curriculum is almost entirely made up of general education and liberal arts courses. The Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) Degree prepares students for transfer to a related program at a four-year school or a career in the fine arts. Fire Science This concentration gives students a strong background in fire safety, and the knowledge and ability to prevent and fight fires. Coursework focuses on the theory, formula, and application of the science of fire fighting. Students also receive extensive hands-on instruction in the practical skills used in the field. Hazardous Materials Learn OSHA and EPA regulations and the science behind the storage, transport, use, and applications of hazardous materials in this specialized concentration. Students are trained in hazardous materials response, risk management, and disposal, preparing graduates for a wide variety of public and private sector career opportunities. Public Administration Public administration careers include jobs with local, state, and federal government agencies. Public administration officials work in safety, management, public relations, human resources, marketing, research and development, among other careers. Two kinds of Associate of Science (AS) Degree programs are available: programs for technical/professional fields and for liberal arts. AS programs in technical and professional areas prepare students to start their career or to transfer to four-year institutions. AS liberal arts programs prepare students for transfer to four-year colleges or universities. The Certificate can be completed in fewer credit hours than other types of academic programs. Certificate programs prepare students to sit for a certification exam in a short amount of time, and are offered in fields most likely to lead to employment or promotion. The Technical Certificate (TC) is a one-year program that provides education in conceptual and technical skills for specific occupations. Community Emergency Preparedness & Management Emergency Management Specialist Criminal Justice Police Officer, Corrections Officer Corrections Corrections Officer Law Enforcement Police Officer, Probation Officer Youth Services Social Service Worker Hospitality Administration Hospitality Manager Baking & Pastry Arts Pastry Chef Culinary Arts Chef Event Management Event Coordinator Hotel Management Lodging Manager Restaurant Management Food Service Manager Human Services Social Service Worker Correctional Rehabilitation Services Corrections Counselor Generalist Social Service Worker Gerontology Social Service Worker Mental Health Counselor Substance Abuse Counselor, Resident-in-Training Library Technical Assistant Staff Librarian Children s Services Staff Librarian Library Technology Staff Librarian Mortuary Science Embalmer, Funeral Director Paralegal Studies Legal Assistant, Paralegal Public Safety Public Safety Specialist or Technician Environmental Health & Safety Environmental Safety Specialist Fire Science Firefighter Hazardous Materials Environmental Science Protection Technician Public Administration First Line Supervisor = programs available exclusively via distance education. 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