Human Services
60–61 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 or will engage in the community through Service Learning.
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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
Courses
The Human Services Associate Degree is a 60–61 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
View All Detailed Course InformationTransfer 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.
| School Name | Degree Name |
|---|---|
| Ashford University | B.A. in Health and Human Services |
| Cardinal Stritch University | B.A. in Psychology |
| Colorado State University-Global Campus | B.S. in Human Services |
| Lakeland University | Psychology |
| Northland College | Sociology and Social Justice |
| Rasmussen College | Human Services |
| Upper Iowa University | Human Services |
| Upper Iowa University | Human Services for SW Training Certificate |
| UW Green Bay | Bachelor of Applied Studies-Integrative Leadership Studies |
| UW Green Bay | BS in Psychology |
| UW Milwaukee | Community Engagement and Education (CEED) |
| UW Oshkosh | B.S. in Human Services Leadership |
| UW Stevens Point | Family and Consumer Sciences-Child, Youth and Family Studies |
| UW Stout | Human Development and Family Studies |
| UW Superior | Social Work |
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. A $30.00 non-refundable application fee is required. Pay at the time you apply or bypass to pay in person within a week of applying.
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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.