Human Services (AAS)
Associate in Applied Science
SUNY Niagara
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- Delivery Mode
- 100% Online
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- Total Credits
- 61
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- Degree Level
- Associate in Applied Science
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- Contact Us
- 800-342-3811
Earn your associate degree online
You will earn the same diploma as our on-campus students
The Human Services AAS degree prepares you to enter directly into a rewarding career in the human services, social work, and direct support fields. With growing demand for skilled professionals, this program equips you with the knowledge, communication skills, and professional awareness needed to support individuals through life’s challenges, including technological advancements, workplace shifts, and evolving family dynamics. In this program, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the human services field, learning how to advocate for and assist diverse populations, including individuals with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities, youth, the elderly, those facing addiction, and patients in need of advocacy. Coursework emphasizes communication, documentation, and ethical practices essential to careers in human services. The Human Services AAS degree is offered as a full-time or part-time program, and in an online format.
- What's an associate degree?
- An associate degree usually takes two years of study and prepares students for employment or transfer to a bachelor’s program at a four-year university.
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What's it like to earn this degree online?
Let's put your mind at ease about online learning
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- 100% Online
- This program is presented 100% online. You will not be expected to attend any classes on campus.
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- Classes on your schedule
- Courses are semester based and classwork can be completed around your work and family commitments. There is no set time where you are required to log in to attend class.
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- Same faculty as on-campus
- The faculty that teach online classes are the same faculty that students learn from on-campus.
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- Personal concierge
- You will have one person who acts as a single point of contact for any and all questions you may have.
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- Learn by doing
- Participate in field experiences such as internships, clinical placements, and service learning to apply your academic knowledge in the world.
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- Credit for prior knowledge
- Get college credit for experience that you have already gained at school or in the workforce.
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- Access to a personal tutor
- You will have access to a tutor when you need assistance with any of your classes.
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How do I enroll?
Follow these steps to start your application
- Go to the online application
- Create an account
- Complete the forms or save for later
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit any supplemental materials, if required
- Send in your academic records
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