Degree Type
60-credit Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Code
10-520-3
Time to Degree
2 years
Start Date
August / January / June
How You'll Learn
Online
Hybrid
8-Week Courses
Daytime
Evening
First, apply to the Human Services program. Once admitted, work with your academic advisor if you are interested in one of these specialized tracks:
Mental Health Track
Train to provide education, support, care, advocacy and/or crisis intervention in a human services agency. Gain skills to work with individuals, groups and communities ranging in age, ability, needs and personal situations. Add a specialty if desired:
Addiction Studies Track
Prepare to counsel clients with substance abuse disorders. This track meets the 360 hours of specialized education required by the Wisconsin DSPS for the Substance Abuse Counselor Certification. Earn industry credentials:
Want it all? Start with the Mental Health track, then continue on to qualify for the SAC-IT and SAC education hours and earn Youth Care Counselor and Developmental Disabilities certificates.
Please note: The safety and well-being of our students is very important to us. If you are recently in recovery from addiction, connect with instuctor Lisa Walz prior to entering this track.
Please note, a caregiver background check ($10) is required before placement in your practicum course.
Acceptance into the program will not be denied based on a criminal background, but certain offenses may prevent you from being able to find a placement and graduate from this program. If you are currently on probation/parole, you will not be eligible for placement.
Human services professionals provide resources, counsel and assistance to individuals in an effort to improve their quality of life. In this program, develop and practice direct client care, treatment, rehabilitation, education and behavioral direction to individuals or groups. Learn behavioral rehabilitation techniques, counseling methods, ethics and family systems. Those in this field work closely with social workers, psychologists and counselors.
Deadlines To Know*
Fall 2023 Start
- Application Opens: October 1, 2022
- Application Deadline: August 7, 2023
Spring 2024 Start
- Application Opens: April 1, 2023
- Application Deadline: January 8, 2024
Summer 2023 Start
- Application Opens: October 1, 2022
- Application Deadline: June 5, 2023
* Submit all checklist items by the application deadline. Apply early; deadlines are subject to change based on program demand.
Tuition Costs
The cost of your degree depends on a number of factors, including where you live, how your program is delivered, how long it takes to finish your program and the financial aid you receive. Explore current tuition and fees.
Additional Estimated Costs
- Any computer or tablet
- Caregiver background check (required annually): $10
