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The Associate of Arts in Human Services at Columbia International University equips you with the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact in the helping professions. In addition to preparing you for entry-level positions as social service or human service assistant, the knowledge and skills gained in the program also prepare you for further study at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels in health and human services fields. Our graduates are well-prepared for various career opportunities in healthcare and social assistance industries, government organizations, and nonprofit organizations.
CIU’s emphasis on faith-based education ensures you’ll develop professional expertise and a deep understanding of how to serve individuals and families with empathy, compassion, and competence. Through real-world experiences and collaboration with your community, you’ll graduate ready to make a difference in your community and beyond.
Online
May 5
60 ($445/Credit Hour)
College of Arts & Sciences
ABHE, SACSCOC
From psychology and sociology to counseling techniques, our courses will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the diverse needs of individuals and families within the field of Human Services.
At CIU, we prioritize your overall well-being, not just your academic success. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to getting to know you personally, providing the support and guidance you need to thrive spiritually, academically and emotionally.
There are many career opportunities for graduates to demonstrate their passion for service as they help the vulnerable and the voiceless citizens in their communities through service delivery and advocacy.
In addition to the undergraduate core and other related courses, here is a glimpse at a few of the courses you will be taking in this program.
For a full list of courses related to this program, visit the Academic Catalog:
This course explores the historical context and the current structure of the Human Services field. You will be exposed to case management and group facilitation as well as the primary intervention strategies used in human services. The arenas involving special populations served in the Human Services profession will be examined, such as addictions, mental health, developmentally disabled, and the homeless. Topics include values and ethical dilemmas, the social welfare system, diversity, program planning, organizing and changing systems, legal issues and the need to stay current as a human services professional.
This course is a concentrated look at the application and practice of applied behavior analysis. This course provides practical knowledge and experience with a critique from the Christian worldview.
This course is designed to lay foundational principles for an understanding of biblical manhood, biblical womanhood, biblical marriage, and the nurture of children. Along with this will be a review of the stages of life involved within marriage and family.
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