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Human Services Degree

RU Ready to Help Others with an Online Human Services Degree?

Imagine the next chapter of your education: supportive faculty, a schedule that fits your work and school schedules and a future profession you can feel good about. If that sounds right for you, then enroll for our online Human Services degrees. Online Empowered Learning^® courses allow you to learn by doing, manage your pace and stay connected with faculty and peers. Maximize your time and cost savings with self-directed assessments and smooth transfer policies

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Help Prepare for a Fulfilling Career

After graduating with a Human Services degree, you will have the knowledge, skills and confidence that can help you pursue a rewarding career helping others.

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Work in a Variety of Settings

Graduates feel prepared to make a positive impact working across diverse settings, so you can find the workplace that’s right for you.

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Pursue Potential Job Growth

The ten-year projected job growth potential between 2021 and 2031 for Social and Community Service Managers is 12%.1 Our Human Services Bachelor's degree can help you get started in this growing field.

Human Services Degrees

Your education should be tailored to your needs, not the other way around. At Rasmussen University, start in the Human Services program that best fits your educational background. Entering the field for the first time? Then the Human Services Associate’s degree is right for you. If that’s the case, then you can easily ladder up to the Bachelor’s program.

Whatever path you pursue, we have the student support and career services to help see you through, from Associate’s degree to Bachelor’s.

These Human Services degrees are designed for non-licensed positions and do not academically qualify graduates for any state professional license. They are not intended for those seeking employment as a licensed social worker.

Associate’s Degree: Human Services
Start here if:

You have a passion for helping others and are looking to gain well-founded skills in empathy, communication with diverse populations, objective and professional writing and learning to work cohesively with others.2

Finish in as few as:

18 months3
Career Opportunities:
- Community Service Assistant
- Social Service Specialist
- Human Service Assistant
- Advocate
- Program Assistant
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Bachelor’s Degree: Human Services
Start here if:

You have your Human Services Associate’s degree, are looking to gain advanced skills and breadth exposure in the human services field and are ready to pursue a fulfilling career in leading and helping others.4

Finish in as few as:

18 months3
Career Opportunities:
- Child and Youth Services Worker
- Adult Services Worker
- Residential Services Worker
- Community Services and Outreach Manager
- Family Support Worker
- Human Services Administrator
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Study It Tonight, Use It Tomorrow

Through online courses and Capstone opportunities that offer real-world experience, you’ll strengthen your ability to help others with skills in four key areas:

Interpersonal skills and working with others
Organization and leadership
Crisis response strategies
Real-life scenarios

Where Career Skills Meet Life Skills

Employers look for professionals with a well-rounded education. Students at all levels will cultivate six employer-valued transferable skills, or soft skills:

Critical thinking
Digital fluency
Information literacy
Communication
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Ethics and professional responsibility

All six are strategically embedded into your coursework and are integral to every industry.

"Rasmussen gave me all the learning material that I needed to know what I was going over. They had extra support. I would highly recommend it to anybody—you save money and time."

Dollye K.
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services Student

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Degree Programs at a Glance

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services

Finish in as few as 18 months.3

100% online plus 20+ campuses for in-person support.

Entrance requirements: This is a “Bachelor-Completer” program, meaning students need an Associate’s degree or prior college credits.5

Prepares you for: Careers as a child and youth services worker, adult services worker, residential services worker, community services and outreach manager, family support worker, human services administrator, or working in settings including advocacy organizations, rehabilitation services, public assistance programs, health facilities, nonprofit organizations and government entities.

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Associate’s Degree in Human Services

Finish in as few as 18 months.3

100% online plus 20+ campuses for in-person support.

Entrance requirements: High School Diploma or GED—no SAT or ACT required. Maximize your savings with transfer credits—get transferred credits reviewed in one business day (on average).

Prepares you for: Careers as a community service assistant, social service specialist, human service assistant, advocate, program assistant, or working in settings including advocacy organizations, rehabilitation services, public assistance programs, health facilities, nonprofit organizations and government entities.

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You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rasmussen University accredited?

Rasmussen University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission ( hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
What is a Human Services degree?

Human Services is a field that relies on people with different skillsets and areas of expertise to work together to help those in need. The primary aim of this field is to meet the basic physiological and wellness needs of communities through prevention, remediation and treatment.
What can you do with a Human Services degree?
The roles and job titles a human services professional can take on can be wide-ranging. Here are a few examples to give you an idea:
- Associate’s Degree
  - Community Service Assistant
  - Social Service Specialist
  - Human Service Assistant
  - Advocate
  - Program Assistant
- Bachelor’s Degree
  - Child and Youth Services Worker
  - Residential Services Worker
  - Community Services and Outreach Manager
  - Family Support Worker
  - Human Services Administrator
Why is Human Services an important profession?

People who work in this field often provide resources and care for the most vulnerable members of our community: children and the elderly, those with disabilities or mental illnesses, people who have been abused or who are overcoming addiction, and those who are trying to find their footing after a natural disaster or other emergency.
How will Rasmussen University support me while in an online Human Services program?

Human Services students can expect hands-on support while earning a degree, as well as guidance in seeking employment from our dedicated Career Services team as you near graduation. Our faculty are comprised of industry experts, so you’ll be getting relevant and trusted instruction.