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HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATE DEGREE

Flexible Online Program

With your Human Services Associate Degree, you can pursue many different career opportunities, including becoming a Community Service Manager, Social Work Assistant, Family Support Worker, Human Services Coordinator, Case Manager, pursue your Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA), or start your own Social Support business.

Benefits of a Human Services Associate Degree:

  • National median annual salary for a Community Service Manager is $77,030*

  • 8% projected job growth for Social and Human Services Assistants, faster than the national average**

  • Access to internships and job placement sites are readily available through various human service agencies, childcare programs, mental health sites and other relevant organizations.

  • Learn wherever you are with flexible online courses 

  • Low-cost tuition with scholarships and grants available. Most Urban College students graduate debt-free. 


There are 60 credits required to complete the Human Services Associate Degree. Courses may include:

  • Introduction to Human Services

  • Human Services or Social Science Elective

  • Case Management

  • Counseling & Interviewing Techniques

  • Internship I

Interested in a bachelor’s degree? Transfer agreements with other colleges allow students to continue their education. See our College Transfer Pathways page for information on how your associate degree at UCB can transfer into several bachelor’s degree completion programs.

Looking at the numbers

When examining job growth and salary data, it’s essential to recognize that these figures can fluctuate based on various factors, including years of experience, the specific industry, location, individual skill levels, and overall economic conditions. Keep in mind that the projections provided are not definitive indicators of actual salaries or job growth. 

* Bureau of Labor Statistics

** Bureau of Labor Statistics

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QUICK PROGRAM FACTS

Learning Type: Online, Synchronous and Asynchronous

Length: 60 Credits

Course Languages: English

Financial Assistance Available: Yes

Scholarships Available: Yes

Application Fee: FREE

Cost: $317 per credit - See Financial Aid for more information

 

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You will be asked to provide the following materials:

  1. Copy of your high school diploma, GED, or HiSET

  2. Photo ID

  3. Completed Online Application

We can assist and schedule times for you to meet with an advisor about your academic goals and the Financial Aid team to discuss available support and make a plan.

I chose Urban College of Boston because of the asynchronous option, and how helpful all of the staff is. I felt very comfortable to ask for help and express concerns.
— Sara, Urban College Student

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