An associate degree in Human Services can prepare you for a rewarding career focused on supporting people with developmental disabilities, older adults, immigrants and refugees, people with substance-use issues, crime victims, and others in need.
Our online Associate of Arts in Human Services degree can put you on a career path to advocate for others and connect them with resources that can improve their quality of life.
| 100% Online | Collaborative | Experienced | Flexible |
| Convenient for working professionals to fit into your busy schedule. | Highly interactive format to connect with faculty and students. | Taught by subject matter experts working in the field. | Multiple start dates so you can start sooner. |
You will gain a solid liberal arts foundation that includes business, math, and writing courses to enhance your critical-thinking skills. The career-focused curriculum examines how human services are delivered and provides an overview of client assessment and planning.
| Community and social services careers are in high demand, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). With a human services associate degree, you may qualify for entry-level human service assistant roles, including: | ||
| Client Advocate
$44,170* |
Case Management Aide
$44,390* |
Social Services Assistant
$37,610** |
| *Median annual salary information from Payscale
**Median annual salary information from the BLS |
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New England College (NEC) is a private, nonprofit college founded in 1946 to serve the needs of servicepeople attending college on the GI Bill after World War II and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. Today, NEC is an innovative, military-friendly institution and one of the top five liberal arts colleges in New Hampshire.
NEC offers 60 associate and bachelor’s degrees, as well as more than 20 master’s degrees and one doctoral degree program, all delivered by dedicated faculty focused on giving students opportunities to live what they learn. With access to many clubs, outdoor activities, natural areas, internships, and professor-led trips, NEC students have many ways to meet new people and try new things.
At NEC, the world is your classroom.
New England College in New Hampshire has earned recognition as one of the best Online Colleges in New Hampshire, as acknowledged by Forbes Advisor, a credible source for evaluating higher education programs.
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(36 credits)
or approved LAS Writing course.
Select 12 credits from the following list:
(Note: Courses which are being used to fulfill discipline-specific requirements cannot count in the additional 12 credit requirement.)
(MT courses numbered higher than 1100 are acceptable)
Select additional electives to meet 60 credits required for an associate's degree.
You can earn your associate degree in Human Services online in two years or less as a full-time student. The program requires 60 credits. NEC allows up to 44 transfer credits toward your degree. You’ll take classes in seven-week terms so you can earn credits faster and graduate sooner.
The 60-credit Human Services associate degree includes 12 credits of liberal arts courses, 36 credits of human services courses, and 12 credits of electives. The human services curriculum includes courses such as Social Psychology, Life-Span Development, and Systems of Care. As an online student, you’ll complete courses in a virtual classroom environment encouraging interaction with classmates and faculty. NEC uses a seven-week term and offers full-time and part-time enrollment options.
With a Human Services associate degree, you can work in the growing field of community and social services. The degree can lead to careers as a human service associate, client advocate, or case management aide. An associate degree also prepares you for bachelor’s degree programs.
You can apply to earn your associate degree in Human Services online today. NEC accepts applications on a rolling basis and does not charge an application fee. The streamlined process only requires completing an online application and sending your transcripts. With multiple start dates, you can begin your human services degree in a matter of weeks.
Ready to take the next step? Apply to the online Associate of Arts in Human Services program and receive a decision quickly. Transfer up to 44 credits toward your associate degree and choose from multiple start dates throughout the year.