Human Services, AS

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.

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.

Students start any semester.

Program Entry Requirements

1. Complete an application for admission.
2. Satisfy the assessment requirement.
3. Attend any required information/registration session.

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.