Human Services
64 Credit* Associate DegreeProgram Description
The Human Services Associate Degree program trains people to provide education, support, care, advocacy and/or crisis intervention in a human service agency. Learners acquire the skills needed to work with individuals, groups and communities. Key components of this degree include: cultural awareness and an understanding of diverse cultural groups, a responsible attitude, commitment to serve others and effective communication skills. Learners will gain occupational experience through Internship 1 and Internship 2.
Approximate Cost
Starting Salary
Financial Aid
Available
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Availability
Courses for this program may be available at a variety of campus locations through multiple modes of delivery if you meet the admission requirements and prerequisites.
* Campus and online availability of courses and programs may be subject to change.
Outcomes
Graduates will be able to…
- Cultivate professional relationships
- Apply human services interventions and best practices
- Utilize community resources
- Demonstrate professionalism
- Uphold the Ethical Standards and Values for Human Service Professionals
- Model a commitment to cultural competence
Careers
Some of the potential careers graduates can pursue are:
- Youth Behavior Specialist
- Direct Support Professional
- Youth and Adult Worker
- Mental Health Support Worker
Courses
The Human Services Associate Degree is a 64 Credit* program. In addition to our full-time option, we offer eight- and nine-term part-time options.
4 terms (Full-time)
8 terms (Part-time)
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
9 terms (Part-time)
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
* College 101 (10-890-165) is not part of the program credit requirements but is a College Requirement for graduation that must be passed with a “C” or better. This requirement is effective for students beginning the program in Spring 2021 and beyond.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
View All Detailed Course InformationPathways
Pathways are a series of connected programs that enable you to advance over time to better jobs and higher levels of education and training. By earning one degree, you could also be completing several courses of a related program in a pathway, bringing you one step closer to an advanced degree.
If you begin with one of the following programs, you will earn significant credit towards this Human Services Associate Degree:
- The Human Services Assistant Technical Diploma will provide you with 42% (27 of 64 credits) of the total credits in this Human Services Associate Degree
Transfer Information
The following transfer guides executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions are based on articulation agreements and are a guide to provide an easy way to understand how credits transfer.
Admissions Process
Our application process takes just a few minutes to complete, but we want to make sure you have the things you’ll need on hand to complete the application. We’re here to help if you have any questions while submitting your application.
Before you apply, you should know
This program requires a criminal background check. Acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not be denied based on a criminal background, however, a check may be required for placement at clinical sites or field experiences.
Locally located internship sites cannot be guaranteed. Students may have to move or drive a distance in order to complete internship courses. Scheduled internship attendance days and times for which students must be available vary by agency. Program faculty select, assign, and maintain college contracts with internship sites.
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The application can be submitted online and takes just a few minutes to complete. The $30.00 application fee is being waived at this time.
Apply NowWhat’s Next?
We’ll review your application and let you know if we need anything else. If you’re all set, your acceptance letter will be mailed to you.