Iowa Central Community College | AS in Human Services
Iowa Central Community College's Associate of Science in Human Services program could help students develop the counseling and administrative skills needed to pursue entry-level employment in social services settings. Continue reading for more information about this online associate's degree program.
Official Program Name:
Associate of Science in Human Services
School Offering Program:
Iowa Central Community College
Program Prerequisites:
Before enrolling in an Iowa Central Community College program, students must have already earned a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have additional requirements.
Program Description:
Students of Iowa Central Community College's Associate of Science in Human Services program are provided the opportunity to learn counseling practices and techniques through class instruction and clinical experiences. Course topics likely to be addressed in this program include behavior evaluation methods, counseling theories, professional ethics, and techniques for working with adults and children with disabilities in school and vocational settings. Social behavior concepts, minority group issues, social programs for elderly care, human development, and social interaction principles are also intended to be studied. A two-part supervised field experience allows students to apply methods and concepts studied in the program in actual clinical settings.
Learning Format:
Online
Financial Aid:
Eligible students could be able to receive financial aid in the forms of loans, scholarship, or grants. Contact Iowa Central Community College for more information.
Tuition, Financial Aid & Start Dates
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Required Courses for an Associate of Science in Human Services:
Program and course requirements are subject to change. Contact Iowa Central Community College to verify the most accurate information before enrolling in a program.
- BIO 102: Introductory Biology
- CSC 110: Introduction to Computers
- ENG 105: Composition I
- ENG 106: Composition II
- HSV 162: Introduction to Human Disabilities and Services
- HSV 180: Ethics for Human Services Professionals
- HSV 220: Introduction to Counseling Theories
- HSV 854: Human Services Field Experience I
- HSV 855: Human Services Field Experience II
- HUM 113: Exploring the Humanities
- MGT 101: Principles of Management
- MAT 111: Math for Liberal Arts
- PHI 145: Introduction to Ethical Conflict
- POL 111: American National Government
- PSY 111: Introduction to Psychology
- PSY 112: Psychology of Human Relations
- PSY 121: Developmental Psychology
- SDV 118: The Online Experience
- SOC 110: Introduction to Sociology
- SOC 115: Social Problems
- SOC 130: Introduction to Gerontology
- SOC 140: Human Behavior in the Social Environment
- SOC 150: Introduction to Human Services
- SOC 200: Minority Group Relations
- SPC 112: Public Speaking
Post-Graduation Opportunities
Furthering Your Education:
The Associate of Science in Human Services program could prepare graduates for continued studies in a bachelor's degree program. In some cases, a bachelor's degree could be required even for entry-level positions in counseling or social work. Advancement in this field could also require a four-year degree.
Bachelor's degrees include, but are not limited to:
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Bachelor of Science in Social Work
- Bachelor of Science in Human Services
Career Paths:
Once they have completed Iowa Central Community College's Associate of Science in Human Services program, graduates could seek job opportunities in various clinical environments. They could seek work in mental health clinics, community centers, schools, senior living centers, government agencies, or halfway houses. They could assist in helping clients who are struggling with addictions, marital problems, or family crises. Certification requirements could apply to some job titles.
Positions students might be able to pursue include:
- Counselor Aide
- Social Services Assistant
- Social Services Coordinator
