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Columbia College Associate in Science in Human Services

Learn about improving the quality of life for individuals and communities with an Associate in Science in Human Services degree from Columbia College.

Explore human services at Columbia College

The Associate in Science in Human Services from Columbia College helps you develop knowledge and skills fundamental to the field. Learn to work with individuals, groups and families, as well as within communities. You'll also study social policies and minority cultures and relations.

Opportunities to study:

Counseling theories and methods
Case management
Family therapy
Social psychology
Minority cultures and relations
Military case work
Social gerontology
Mental health

Bachelor's vs. Associate: What's the difference?

Associate degree programs focus primarily on general education and can typically be completed in two years. Graduates are prepared to either enter the workforce or transition into a bachelor's program. Bachelor's degree programs provide advanced study in a specific subject area and can increase career opportunities.

Prepare for a human services career

The human services associate degree from Columbia College prepares graduates to work in residential care facilities, rehabilitation, government and non-profit organizations. Students may enter the workforce in supporting roles. Or, continue your studies with a bachelor's degree in human services or other related field.

Some possible paths include:

Human Service Assistant
Eligibility Specialist
Community Health Worker
Community Manager
Social Services Assistant
Contact Tracer
Care Coordinator
Recovery Support Specialist
Case Management Assistant

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Associate in Science

General education requirements 21 credit hours
Core requirements 18 credit hours
Electives 21 credit hours
Total degree requirements 60 credit hours

Some courses you may take

HUMS 305 - FOUNDATIONS OF COUNSELING - 3 hours

Counseling theories and methods for working with individuals. This course is a practice class, and there is much role-play in the classroom to practice new skills. Prerequisites: HUMS 105, sophomore standing

HUMS 335 - WORKING WITH GROUPS - 3 hours

Theoretical foundations, knowledge, values, and skills of human service practice as they apply to working with groups. Prerequisites: HUMS 105 or PSYC 101.

SOCI 270 - MINORITY CULTURES AND RELATIONS - 3 hours

Survey of historical and contemporary minority-majority relations among various racial, ethnic and gender groups. Focus on the social construction of race and ethnicity. G.E. Course meets Multicultural graduation Requirement.

HUMS 340 - WORKING WITH FAMILIES - 3 hours

Examination of family function and assessment using the major models, theories and perspectives of family and family therapy. Students learn how to apply those theories and perspectives to assess families in conjunction with other assessment tools such as eco-maps and genograms. Prerequisite: HUMS 105 or PSYC 101 (courses may be taken as co-requisite).

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