Human Services
66 Credit Associate DegreeProgram Description
The Human Services Associate Degree program trains learners 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 Field Experience 1 and Field Experience 2.
This program may require a Criminal Background Check and/or Health Record
Acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not be denied based on a criminal background or health record.
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Approximate Program Cost
$11,374
Tuition & Fees:
$10,721
Books & Supplies: $653
Books & Supplies: $653
Starting Salary
$26,104–$44,200
Average,
based on the NTC Graduate Outcomes Report
Financial Aid
Available
Total financial aid offered may not exceed the estimated Cost of Attendance (COA).
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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 66 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
* 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.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
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Pathways
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% (28 of 66 credits) of the total credits in this Human Services Associate Degree
Transfer Information
You can continue your education to earn a four-year degree in a variety of ways.
Program Transfer
The following transfer guides, executed in partnership with post-secondary institutions, are based on agreements that allow you to continue your program at another college.
| School Name | Degree Name |
|---|---|
| Franklin University | Bachelor of Psychology |
| Marian University | Bachelor of Social Work |
| Ottawa University | Bachelor of Human & Social Services |
| Purdue Global | Bachelor of Human Services in Youth/Family Services and Administration |
| Rasmussen College | Bachelor of Human Services |
| Upper Iowa University | Bachelor of Human Services |
| Upper Iowa University | Bachelor of Human Services for SW Training Certificate |
| UW Eau Claire | Bachelor of Social Work |
| UW Green Bay | Bachelor of Psychology |
| UW Green Bay | Bachelor of Social Work |
| UW Milwaukee | Bachelor of Community Engagement and Education (CEED) |
| UW Oshkosh | Bachelor of Human Services Leadership |
| UW Stevens Point | Bachelor of Family and Consumer Sciences-Child, Youth and Family Studies |
| UW Stevens Point | Bachelor of Social Work |
| UW Stevens Point | Bachelor of Sociology |
| UW Stout | Bachelor of Human Development and Family Studies |
| UW Superior | Bachelor of Social Work |
| UW Whitewater | Bachelor of Social Work |
General Transfer
All associate degrees transfer to a variety of programs at other partner colleges to give you the opportunity to continue your education in other areas of study.
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Cost of Attendance
2024–2025 Estimated Academic Year Budgeted Cost of Attendance
The estimated Cost of Attendance (COA) is a budget that includes categories of expenses that a student can expect to incur while attending college. The COA does not reflect actual charges. It is an average based on the estimated living costs typical of our region. In determining the cost of attendance, Northcentral Technical College uses the budget established by the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) Financial Aid Budget Work Group. This budget is used to determine financial need for all students who apply for financial aid. A student's cost of attendance is composed of all educational expenses that can be included for financial aid purposes that a student may accrue while pursuing their education for the year (or semester, if enrolled less than a year). A student's financial aid cannot exceed their cost of attendance. Schools are required to provide a fuller picture of what it may cost students to pursue their degree, not just what they will owe in tuition/fees and books/supplies.
| Expenses | Student Living With Parents (Home) | Student Living on Own (Other) | ||
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| Full-time Tuition (based on a total of 30 credits, 15 credits fall and 15 credits spring) |
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| Living Expenses (Housing & Food) | $3,008 | $9,147 | ||
| Books / Supplies | $1,465 | $1,465 | ||
| Transportation | $4,017 | $4,017 | ||
| Personal Expenses | $3,608 | $3,608 | ||
| Loan Fees | $85 | $85 | ||
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* Tuition listed is based on approved rates for the 2024–2025 academic year. Rates are approved each March by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board and estimated budgets are updated at that time.
For the 2024–2025 academic year, the Wisconsin Resident tuition rate is $149.50 per credit and Out-of-State resident tuition is $224.25 per credit.
For the 2024–2025 academic year, Student Fees include: a minimum $5.00 material fee and a $13.15 per credit activity fee. A $4.00 per semester insurance fee will be assessed to students taking at least one course which has a scheduled session on campus.
Students awarded Federal Direct Loan(s) also have an average of the mandatory loan fees automatically added to their COA.
Students with disability-related expenses may contact the Financial Aid Office to have their additional expenses considered. Disability-related expenses include but are not limited to: personal assistance, equipment, and supplies. The Financial Aid Office may potentially include disability expenses in the COA that are not provided by other assisting agencies.
NTC also offers a Net Price Calculator to help estimate costs.
For more information regarding billed tuition and fees visit https://www.ntc.edu/admissions/tuition-fees
We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about how the financial aid process works. Please feel free to reach out for more information.
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NTC Financial Aid Office
- 715.803.1647
- financialaid@ntc.edu
Additional Information
Scholarship Opportunities
Additional funding may be available to assist with your training through external sources.
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 may require a Criminal Background Check and/or Health Record. Acceptance to Northcentral Technical College will not be denied based on a criminal background or health record, 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.
- Professional Conduct Statement: Students in the Human Services and Substance Use Disorder Counseling programs are expected to demonstrate professional behavior, including maintaining a lifestyle free from the misuse of alcohol and other drugs. It is highly recommended that students be free from ongoing legal or substance-use-related issues. As future professionals working with vulnerable populations, students serve as role models and are expected to uphold the ethical standards of the profession.
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