The Human Services program prepares students for entry-level jobs or for transfer to a four-year degree program. By the end of the program, students will be able to interact effectively with clients in a human services agency.
The program emphasizes skills needed in working with clients such as interviewing, determining eligibility for services, making appropriate referrals and assisting with counseling. A supervised internship allows students to apply their skills in a work setting.
A specialization certificate is offered in Chemical Dependency Counseling.
When the program is completed, students may find employment in a wide variety of settings, including public and private social services agencies, treatment centers, group homes, hospitals, supported living and work programs, and state or county departments of social services.
For more information about the Human Services program, please visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/humanservices.
Locations: Ankeny, Newton, Urban
Selected courses in this program are offered at other campuses.
Newton Campus students must take HSV 286 , HSV 288 and HSV 802 at the Ankeny or Urban Campus.
Program Entry Requirements
- Complete an application for admission.
- Satisfy the assessment requirement.
- Attend any required information/registration session.
Students start any semester.
Graduation Requirements
To earn a Human Services AS degree, a student must complete the standard core requirements for the degree, plus the Human Services required courses and options and must maintain a 2.5 grade point average.
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