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Lead and serve with human services management.

At ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State, you’ll prepare for a career that makes a difference in communities through one of the nation’s top-ranked programs, #7 in the U.S. (OnlineU.org). The Human Services AS prepares for entry-level positions, while the BS blends skills in client service, program management, and leadership with real-world experience through internships. With both a traditional four-year and an accelerated three-year option, you’ll graduate ready for careers in human services agencies or advanced study in social work, administration, or nonprofit and business leadership.

2 Years Associate of Science
3 Years Accelerated Bachelor's of Science
4 Years Bachelor's of Science

Pioneer Quotes:

"My time at ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State was amazing. Not only did I find forever friends, ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ helped me obtain my career….. through great courses to an amazing internship that helped me realize what I want to do and who I want to be. I'm so grateful that I had the opportunity to attend ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State." -Chelsea Dunn, '16

"The faculty in the human service management program were excellent while I was at ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State... I could always find someone to answer my questions and although I changed what I wanted to do several times throughout my time at ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State I always found support and encouragement to follow my dreams." -Destinea Wright Perkins, '16

 

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Length of Program:

2, 3 and 4 years

Department:

Academic Location:

÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ Campus or Online

Student Residency:

÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ Campus or Remote

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Courses You May Take

First Semester

COMP1503Writing Studies3
PSYC1013General Psychology3
SOCI1163General Sociology3
HUSR2083Introduction to Human Services3
GLST2113Global & Diverse Perspectives3
HPED Physical Education Elective (Course Set) 
Total Credits15

Second Semester

PSYC1023Human Development3
PSYC1063Basic Helping Skills3
HUSR4033Issues in Human Services3
Liberal Arts Elective3
MATH1113Statistical Concepts3
OR
MATH1123Statistics I3
Total Credits15

Entrance Requirements

Required

  • Algebra

Recommended

  • Geometry
  • Biology

SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN

In the human services two-year AS, you’ll strengthen communication, research, and critical thinking while exploring ethics, diversity, social policy, and human development. Advancing to the four-year BS, you’ll add management skills in HR, finance, and leadership, complete a supervised practicum, and build a professional portfolio for careers or graduate study.

LAND A GREAT CAREER

Wondering where your skills can take you? Our career tool lets you explore real job titles, key skills, salary ranges, and job outlook data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics nationally or for New York State.

See how your ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State degree connects directly to in-demand careers and start planning your future with confidence.

MEET OUR FACULTY

Jill Priest Amati
Jill Amati Associate Professor and Department Chair

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

You've seen our wide variety of majors at ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State, our great faculty who help you build your skills, and that you can do it at an incredible low cost. Now's the time to become an ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State Pioneer.