Human Services Associate
Associate Degree of Applied Science
Program Number:
105203 
About
The Human Services Associate program trains people to provide information, support, care and advocacy in a human service agency. Students acquire the skills needed to work with people of diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
General education courses included in the program teach students to better understand social problems. During the second year of the program, students have a fieldwork placement in a human service agency. Travel to fieldwork sites is necessary and is the student’s responsibility. A Caregiver Background Check is required for fieldwork placements.
Some of the aptitudes and interests that are essential for human service students include emotional stability and maturity, an interest in working with people, and an appreciation of cultural diversity.
The Human Services Associate program is accredited by the Wisconsin Certification Board for Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Counselor Certification.
Admissions
Requirements for Program Application
The following is required to process your application:
- High School transcript - or
- Completed COMPASS - or
- HSED/GED Test Scores - or
- College transcript showing an Associate Degree, Bachelor's or higher Degree
Requirements for Program Eligibility for the Current Academic Year
The following are required to be eligible for the program:
High school diploma or GED/HSED with a grade point average of 2.0 or equivalent or satisfactory completion of 12 college credits, and COMPASS or equivalent assessment test.
Prior to taking 10-520-139 Human Services Agency Experience 1, students must show evidence of a physical examination including TB test and will be required to complete a Background Information Disclosure and Criminal History Check (CHC) prior to placement in a human services agency. Information obtained from the CHC may affect the ability to secure a fieldwork placement and the ability to find employment after graduation.
In order to graduate students must achieve at least a 2.0 (C) grade in all program core courses and an overall 2.0 (C) grade point average.
Admission Processing Deadlines:
Fall 2010
MATC begins collecting applications for the following year's Fall term on September 1st. The Admissions Office will then begin processing those applications on the 3rd Monday in October. (Effective for the fall of 2010).
Admission information and Next Steps:
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
- Develop and maintain supportive, strength-based helping relationships that foster growth and problem solving in those being helped.
- Apply skills to the development of care and treatment plans and interventions.
- Demonstrate advocacy and professional and ethical standards.
- Provide services in a culturally competent manner.
- Develop respectful relationships with staff, clients, families, and communities.
- Demonstrate effective oral communication with staff, clients, and families.
- Communicate clearly in written reports.
- Write a grant to fulfill identified specific community needs.
- Demonstrate assessment and treatment knowledge, skills and strategies for people with substance abuse and mental health problems.
Employment
Career Potential:
- Case Aide
- Case Manager
- Community Support Worker
- Counselor
- Income Maintenance Worker
- Information and Referral Specialist
- Intake Worker
- Outreach Worker
- Prevention Worker
- Resident Manager
- Social Services Assistant
- Volunteer Coordinator
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselors
- Program Directors
- Social Workers
- Supervisors
Additional Info
Additional Info about the Program:
Human Services Schedules
Second Semester Spring 2010 PDF(120KB)
Fourth Semester Spring 2010 PDF(87KB)
Last Modified: November 10, 2009