Human Services Associate | Western Technical College

Human Services Associate

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Associate Degree

Program Number: 

105203

Credits: 

62.00
Financial Aid Eligible

Typical Start: 

Fall, Spring

Helping others is as much of a calling as it is a career choice. As a human services associate, you will provide crucial information, resources, support, and advocacy for those facing a wide range of challenges. Western's program combines classroom instruction and field experience activities to give you the skills necessary to assist diverse groups of youth and adults dealing with issues like poverty, discrimination, child abuse, homelessness, addictions, physical and mental health problems, and disabilities.

Graduates find employment opportunities in various agencies, including county human services, community-based organizations, residential treatment programs, and other settings dedicated to assisting individuals in need. Additionally, you have the option to pursue a bachelor degree in social work or related human service programs through Western's transfer opportunities.

Read our blog to find out more about this career in action: Human Services Associate: Bridging Gaps, Transforming Lives

In addition to the standard fall term start, this program has a spring term evening program with course sequences differing from those listed below. Please speak with an Admissions Coach for more information.

To view the Human Services Associate program’s required disclosure on professional licensure, please click here.

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Estimated Program Costs

Estimated Program Cost

Human Services Associate

This program will cost about $10,177* based on tuition and basic program fees. There may be additional fees for books, materials, and testing. For more information on tuition costs, view the Tuition page or Cost of Attendance document.

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Graduation Employment Stats

Human Services Associate 2021, 2022, & 2023 Graduation Employment Stats

Graduates117
Graduates Responding50
Employed in Related Occupation15
Employed in Non-related Occupations10
Seeking Employment0
Continuing Education24
Not in Labor Market25

Salary Data - Related Employment

Part TimeFull Time
Responding78
Average Hours Per Week1940
Average Hourly Wage$27.65 $18.83
Hourly Wage Range$15.45-$52.00$17.00-$22.06
Average Annual Salary$32,815

Respondents in Related Occupations

  • Mental Health Tech, Library Asst, Server, Mentor, Recovery Coach, Behavioral Therapist, Special Ed Para, Reg Behavioral Tech, Caregiver, Housing/Fin Literacy Counselor, Neurodiversity Navigator, Probation/Parole Agent, Operations Mgr, Social Services Asst

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