Applied Studies: Human Services
North Central University’s Applied Studies: Human Services program provides the necessary training to pursue a career in serving the community.
This degree will equip you to help advocate for those with social, emotion, physical, or developmental challenges. The Human Services major provides an integrated approach to understand theory and practicing skills needed to make a difference in people’s lives.
What sets us apart
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Skills you’ll gain
When you graduate from the Human Services, you’ll be prepared with skills and knowledge in:
- Serving as an advocate in the community for people who face social, emotional, or developmental challenges
- Human services, social policy, multicultural factors, system change
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Potential careers
Our graduates succeed in a variety of jobs and careers. Here are some possibilities:
- Human or Social Services Assistant
- Social Services Technician
- Addictions Counselor Assistant
- Casework Assistant
- Casework Specialist
You could work in a variety of settings, including:
- Family outreach and advocacy programs
- Youth service organizations
- Nonprofit and government social service agencies
- Schools and educational settings
- Group homes and residential care programs
- Job training programs
- Community centers
- Culturally-focused service agencies
- Housing resource programs
Requirements
All students must complete the General Education Core and Christian Studies Core. General electives may be added or an optional minor may be selected. You need 124 total credit hours to complete an Applied Studies: Human Services degree.