Academic year: 2024-2025
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 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 See costs of tuition, books, and supplies.
This program is fully eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tutition and fees for this program. https:// www. nwtc. edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees? ProgramCode = 105203
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
8 Week 2 10801136- English Composition 1 3 10550201- Understanding Substance Use 3 10520103- Emotional Intelligence 2
Semester Total 15
Second Semester 8 Week 1 10550204- Group Facilitation 3 10550210- Boundaries Ethics Helping Prof 3 10809198- Intro to Psychology 3
8 Week 2 10550203- Overview of Mental Health Dis 3 10550202- Foundations of Case Management 3
Semester Total 15
Third Semester 8 Week 1 10809188- Developmental Psychology 3 10550209- Family Systems 3 10544205- GERO: Alzheimer ' s & Dementia 2
8 Week 2 10520141- Issues in Child Maltreatment 3 10801196- Oral / Interpersonal Comm 3
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: 10806112- Principles of Sustainability 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.
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