Human Services

If you love helping others and have a strong sense of compassion, this associate's degree could be the first step on your path to becoming a social worker.

Delta's human services associate's degree is a new, interdisciplinary degree that prepares graduates for entry-level positions in social services and community supporting roles. The program provides a foundation in human behavior, social issues, social justice and intervention strategies to help individuals and community thrive. This degree meets Michigan Transfer Agreement guidelines for students pursuing social work with our university partners.

Program details

Our degree prepares you for careers in human services and to transfer on to continue your higher education.
 

Transfer

One of the best things about Delta College is that you can start here and go just about anywhere. We’ve built relationships with lots of colleges and universities to make transferring easy—and you can save a ton of money in the process.

Take a look at the options available in this career field. And don’t forget to talk with your Student Success Advisor about your career goals. They can help you explore the different programs and degree paths that might be right for you, including the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science.

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Job outlook

Interested in a career in human services? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study be reviewing the sampling below. Visit Career Coach to search all careers.

 

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Abril Serrato
Liberal arts student