This program will prepare you for a career as a case manager, family services advocate, mental health technician, habilitation specialist, counselor or social worker assistant, and more

Your Degree

After completing our two-year human and social services program, you will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree. Program grads are eligible to take the exam for the Social Work Assistant via the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.

What You’ll Learn

This program includes social work, psychology, and human services courses, combined with interviewing, substance abuse, counseling, and case management coursework. You’ll also complete two practicum field placements where you’ll gain work experience in the professional social service community.

Our instructors will cover fundamental social work theory and values, ethical guidelines, legal regulations, psychopathology, case management, community resources, addictions theories, and family systems. You’ll learn to assess client needs, plan and implement services, make referrals to social service agencies, advocate for clients, and provide case management.