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Human Services - Associate Degree

Program Code : 105203

This 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 . 9 courses from the Substance Use Disorders Counseling technical diploma may be applied toward this program . For information call ( 920 ) 498-5444 or toll free ( 888 ) 385-6982 .

Delivery

Day Evening Full-time Online : Some courses include internship hours which must be completed in person at a work site . Part-time

Explore Locations

This program is offered at :

Green Bay Marinette

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition : $ 9,991 , Books : $ 1,358 , Supplies : $ 0 Total Approximate Costs $ 11,349

This program is eligible for financial aid . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college )

Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )

Requirements for Program Entry

Completed application

To be admitted to this program , learners must achieve a prior cumulative high school or college grade point average of 2.6 or higher OR a satisfactory academic skills assessment score . College grade point average must be based on 15 credits or more . To learn more about starting this program , please contact an admissions advisor at ( 920 ) 498-5444 or ( 888 ) 385-6982 .

A current criminal background check must be on file before starting internships . A record of specified criminal offenses may bar or restrict an individual from course work involving a clinical / practicum / internship experience licensure and / or future employment in this occupation . If information indicates that you have been convicted of a crime or have charges pending , you must speak with a program faculty member .

Program Outcomes

Model a commitment to cultural competence . Uphold the ethical standards and values for human service professionals . Demonstrate professionalism . Utilize community resources . Apply human services interventions and best practices . Cultivate professional relationships .

Curriculum

Students following the study plan below will complete the Human Services Associate program in the number of semesters shown .

First Semester 8 Week 1 10890101 - College 101 1 10520101 - Introduction to Human Services 3 10550206 - Intro to Interview & Counsel . 3

Semester Total 15

Second Semester 8 Week 1 10550204 - Group Facilitation 3 10550210 - Boundaries Ethics Helping Prof 3 10809198 - Intro to Psychology 3

Semester Total 15

Third Semester 8 Week 1 10809188 - Developmental Psychology 3 10550209 - Family Systems 3 10544205 - GERO : Alzheimer ' s & Dementia 2

Full Semester 10520151 - Internship 1 3

Semester Total 17

Fourth Semester 8 Week 1

10520104 - Advocacy of Special Population 3 10809172 - Intro to Diversity Studies 3

8 Week 2 10520191 - Motivational Interviewing 3 One of the following : 10806189 - Basic Anatomy 3 10804134 - Mathematical Reasoning 3

Full Semester 10520152 - Internship 2 3

Semester Total 15

Total Credits 62

Curriculum Note : Students must earn a " C " or higher in all 10-520-XXX and 10-550-XXX courses . A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a " C " may retake the course .

Admitted students may be invited to attend the Human Services program orientation ; attendance is strongly recommended .

Internships are required as part of the program . These may be unpaid . Please work with your program faculty to establish Internship 1 and 2 sites . Internships may be during the summer semester .

Health care facilities participating in internships require students to complete a health history 281 with examination