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18
Total Courses
$371
Cost per Credit
2 years
Average Completion*
15–18 Hours/Week
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Associate’s in Human Services Overview

Come back stronger, ready to meet the needs of society’s most vulnerable members. Earn your human services degree and move your career forward.

  • Learn to critically evaluate policies driving human service agencies, and decide the best ways to intervene on behalf of the clients you serve.
  • Launch or advance your career in mental health services, social services, education, rehabilitation, group and community work, and workplaces such as nursing homes, hospitals, and clinics.
  • Fulfill the educational requirements to sit for the optional HS-BCP exam.
  • Get a head start on your next degree — you can apply your associate’s credits toward a future Purdue Global bachelor’s.
  • Program is a member of the Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE) and adheres to their curriculum standards.

Gain Skills That Employers — and Clients — Need

  • Understand human-services basics, including theory, best practices, and trends.
  • Learn to identify and manage client interventions and delivery of services.
  • Uphold professional, ethical, and legal values, standards, and practices.
  • Provide services to help in-need individuals in the community.
  • Examine the importance of individuality, diversity, and global perspectives in the delivery of human services.

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Practical Learning. Real Opportunities.

Apply your classroom knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios through a final hands-on capstone project. Put your learning to work and show what you know.

Purdue Global Is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

The HLC (HLCommission.org) is an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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What Courses Will I Take?

The AAS in Human Services prepares you to meet complex twenty-first century challenges in human services, drawing from a number of areas, including health services, psychology, sociology, law, and criminal justice.

Sample Courses

  • Human Services Program and Profession
  • Human Behavior and the Environment
  • Survey of Social Problems
  • Applied Skills for Human Services
  • Prevention and Crisis Intervention
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Program Requirements

3
Core Courses
8
Major Courses
7
Elective Courses
18
Total Courses
90
Total Quarter Credits

1 semester credit hour = 1.5 quarter credit hours

3-Week Trial

Not sure if Purdue Global is right for you? Try an undergraduate program for an introductory 3-week trial period.

There’s no financial obligation and no cost to apply. That’s the Purdue Global Commitment.

How It Works

Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial. See Notes and Conditions below.

Admissions Requirements

You must be a high school graduate or possess a General Educational Development (GED) certificate or other equivalency diploma. You must also complete orientation before you start classes.

Refer to the University Catalog or speak to an Advisor to learn more.

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Upcoming Start Dates

We offer multiple start dates to give you flexibility in your education, life, and work schedules.

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Prepare for Certification

Courses fulfill the requirements to sit for the optional Human Services—Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP) exam. (You must meet post-degree experience requirements in order to earn this optional credential.)

Get a Head Start on Your Bachelor's

Transfer your associate’s degree in human services credits into Purdue Global’s online bachelor’s in human services.

See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

Ways to Save on Time and Tuition

Purdue Global works with students to find ways to reduce costs and make education more accessible. Contact us to learn about opportunities to save on your educational costs.

Transfer Credits

Earn credit for prior coursework completed at eligible institutions, including community colleges.

Prior Work Experience Reduction

You could earn undergraduate credit for your life and professional career experiences.

Financial Aid

Learn about federal financial aid programs available for many of our degree programs.

Grants and Loans

Learn about federal and state grants and loan programs that may be available.

Corporate Partner Benefits

Employees of Purdue Global partner organizations may be eligible for special tuition reductions.

Military Tuition Reduction

Undergraduate tuition savings for military include a 55% reduction per credit for current servicemembers and 38% per credit for veterans.

Prior Military Experience

Earn credit for your military training. The average Purdue Global military student is awarded 54% of the credits needed for an associate's and 45% of the credits needed for a bachelor's.

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Career Opportunities

With your associate’s in human services, you’ll be prepared to pursue a number of careers within the field, or in a related one. Potential job titles include community and social service specialist, adult services worker, and family support worker.

Potential employers include:

  • Department of human services and social services
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Department of children and families
  • Public welfare services

Average Salary

Range

General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Global graduates in these programs. Purdue Global graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed above. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside of Purdue Global's control.

Purdue Global does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement. Advanced skills and educational requirements may be a factor when you are considered for placement, promotion, or advancement.

See Notes and Conditions below for important information.

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Download our brochure to learn more about our human services programs and the benefits of earning your degree at Purdue Global. Prepare yourself for success with an associate's degree in human services.

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Get to Know Our Faculty

Purdue Global faculty members are real-world practitioners who bring knowledge gained through the powerful combination of higher learning and industry experience.

99%

Faculty members who have advanced degrees

54%

Faculty members who hold a doctorate

484

Faculty publications in 2022–2023

More Than 40,000

Professional development hours logged by faculty in 2022–2023

Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school- or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2023. 2022–2023 academic year.

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NOTES AND CONDITIONS

*Estimated Graduation Date and Average Completion: Estimated graduation date is based on the assumption that you will enroll in time to begin classes on the next upcoming start date, will remain enrolled for each consecutive term, and will maintain satisfactory academic standing in each term to progress toward completion of your program. Completion time is based on a full-time schedule. Programs will take longer for part-time students to complete.

Future Programs: The University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any future programs. Speak to an Advisor about transfer credit opportunities and see the University Catalog for the Prior Learning policy.

Human Services Programs Licensure: The coursework in this program fulfills the academic requirements to sit for the optional exam to become a Human Services—Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP). Please note that you must meet post-degree experience requirements in order to earn the optional HS-BCP credential. The University cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. This program was not designed to lead to certification or licensure as a social worker or counselor in any specific state. Refer to the University Catalog for additional information.

Three-Week Trial: Students who inform Purdue Global they do not wish to pursue the program during the 3-week trial will not be charged. Students who choose to continue at Purdue Global will be billed for the full first term's tuition, including the 3-week trial, and will need to meet other specific requirements. Classes will be applied toward a degree if satisfactorily completed and students select to continue their studies at Purdue Global. No credits are earned if the student withdraws during the introductory period (3 weeks for new qualifying undergraduate students), which begins day one of the first term. Graduate programs and BS in Professional Flight not included. Additional terms may apply to international and non-U.S. citizen students. For further information, see the University Catalog.