Human Services
Associate's Degree
Next program start date
January 06, 2025
Finish in as few as
18 months1
Learning includes
- Online
- Campus Support and Resources
A Human Services Associate of Science (AS) degree might be right for you if you lead your life with your heart! Through career-focused curriculum and practical, real-world scenarios in your Human Services classes online, you can prepare for a human and social services career helping others and creating a positive impact in your community. A Human Services Associate's degree can act as a smooth pathway toward a Human Services Bachelor's degree and furthering your career while making a positive impact in the lives of others. This online Human Services Associate's degree is available with $149 self-directed assessments, which allow you to prove that you already have the knowledge for a particular course and don't need to take it.
This Human Services Associate's degree is designed for non-licensed positions and does not academically qualify graduates for any state professional license. It is not intended for those seeking employment as a licensed social worker.
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What Will I Be Prepared to Do When I’m Done?
Advance Your Education
Rasmussen University’s ladder curriculum allows you to easily transfer your online Human Services Associate’s degree credits toward a Human Services Bachelor's degree.
Prepare to Launch a Fulfilling Career
After graduating with your Human Services Associate's degree, you will have the knowledge, human services skills, confidence and communication skills to work in a rewarding, service-based career helping others.
Pursue Potential Job Growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the yearly projected job growth potential between 2020 and 2030 for Social and Human Service Assistants is 17%.2 A Human Services Associate's degree from Rasmussen University can help set you up for success in this growing field.
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What Skills Will I Gain?
Interpersonal Skills and Working with Others
Apply self-reflection and development strategies to forge strong relationship management and gain the tools to know yourself in order to be effective in working with others.
Diversity Awareness
In your Human Services classes you will utilize assignments that are relevant to your local community and reflect community needs and resources, including community support systems and interconnectedness to support diverse populations.
Crisis Response Strategies
Understand the impact and response to crisis situations including stress, assault, substance abuse and loss, and the roles and relationships of victims, police officers, nurses and counselors.
Electronic Communication and Case Management
Gain an understanding of computer applications and how to manage caseloads of clients, document casework and electronic health records. Responsibly communicate with clients through telehealth and social media.
What Types of Classes Will I Take?
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Evolving Populations in Human Services
- HUS 1238
- Online
- 4 Credits
Explores the various situations and human beings with which human services professionals may work. Also explores the types of positions students can fill in a human services organization targeting a specific population of individuals.
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Working with Clients
- HUS 1632
- Online
- 4 Credits
Introduces communication techniques and practical skills used in human services. Students gain insight into the scope of daily work activities performed by a human services professional and begin to practice and develop their own communication tools for use in the field.
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Perspectives on Human Behavior
- HUS 1461
- Online
- 4 Credits
Introduces prospective human services professionals to knowledge of behavior at individual, group and societal levels. Focuses on theories and knowledge relative to the biological, psychological, sociological and cultural characteristics evident in many facets of contemporary society.
23 Courses to Complete
90 Credit Hours
Estimate Your Tuition
Rasmussen University is committed to making education more affordable for all students. Our tuition estimating tool can help you visualize the cost of your Associate's Degree in Human Services online and see what savings opportunities are available to help you achieve it.Tuition Estimator
Rasmussen University believes in helping you make your education as affordable as possible.
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What Should I Know Before I Enroll?
Entrance Requirements
Entrance requirements vary by program. No background check is required for this program, but pre-employment screenings, like background checks, may be required for future job opportunities.3 Contact an admissions advisor to discuss immunizations, TEAS scores, planning your healthcare career path and more.
Transfer Student
We believe in giving credit where it’s due. You can get an estimate of your transfer credits without an official transcript in one business day (on average). Talk to an admissions advisor today, or explore our Transfer Policy page for our seamless credit policies designed to maximize credits, potentially save money and expedite graduation.
Help Paying for College
Higher education should be a manageable investment. Talk to an admissions advisor and learn how these programs can make it more affordable with self-directed assessments, credit for prior learning, loans and grants, scholarship opportunities, corporate grants and military discounts for those who qualify.
Where Can I Find a Human Services Program Near Me?
At Rasmussen University, we want our courses to be available on your schedule, not the other way around. Select programs are available for enrollment through a specific campus and nationally online, but students complete the courses online and are able to utilize online and on-campus support and resources. See below to find out where you can find an online Human Services program near you.
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Florida
Florida Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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Illinois*
Illinois Campuses*
*This program is offered online in Illinois.
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Kansas
Kansas Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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Minnesota
Minnesota Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses. -
North Dakota
North Dakota Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
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Wisconsin
Wisconsin Campuses
This is an online program, but students can enroll at one of these campuses.
