Is This Program for You?

Do you have an interest in working with people in need, have effective communication and interpersonal skills, and an appreciation of cultural diversity? Human Services may be a rewarding career choice.

Students entering the Human Services Associate program should:

• Have a genuine interest to work with people in need.
• Have effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be psychologically and emotionally healthy.
• Be able to think critically.
• Be tolerant of different lifestyles, beliefs, and values.
• Be able to maintain confidentiality.

Program Basics

• Associate degree, requiring a minimum of two years to complete.

Students must achieve a "C" grade or better in all courses within the curriculum to be eligible to progress.

Cost of Attendance (COA) 24-25

Cost of Attendance (COA) is a total of all the usual expenses of being a student. The COA sets the maximum amount of financial aid a student can receive.

Based on Wisconsin Residents.

Approximate school costs are for a full-time (12 credit) student over a semester span of 17 weeks.

Fees are legislated by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board.

These costs are estimates and are subject to change without notice.

Admission and Program Requirements

• Submit Application
• To make sure your classes are the right fit, we consider any previous college credit you've earned, Accuplacer or ACT scores, high school GPA, or an assessment at your registration session. Submit High School Transcripts, College Transcripts, and Test Scores to: Southwest Tech, Attn: Admissions, 1800 Bronson Blvd, Fennimore, WI 53809
• Admissions Preference Policy

  Priority for program acceptance will be given in this order until May 1, 2024:

  1. Southwest Wisconsin Technical College District Residents (permanent address is in one of Southwest Tech’s 30 school districts the College serves) Southwest Tech District Information
  2. Non-District State Residents
  3. Out-of-State Residents

Additional Requirements

• Background Information Disclosure: Complete in MySWTC listed in "My Documents"

Helpful Academic Background

• Previous coursework in social science, communication, and human relations.

Program Fees

• This program is eligible for Financial Aid.
• Estimated cost for each semester can be found under the Curriculum tab. Please note that costs are approximate and are based on the current academic year.
• Please discuss additional fee questions with the program advisor or instructor.

Program Outcomes

At the completion of the program, students are expected to be able to:

• Model a commitment to cultural competence
• Uphold the Ethical Standards and Values for Human Service Professionals
• Demonstrate professionalism
• Utilize community and agency resources
• Apply human services interventions and best practices
• Cultivate professional relationships

Technical Skill Attainment (TSA)

This TSA scoring guide will be used to document your attainment of technical program outcomes for the Human Services Degree. To meet the requirements on the scoring guide, you will be asked to draw upon the skills and concepts that have been developed throughout the program and are necessary for successful employment in your field. Results will be used to inspire continual improvement of teaching and learning in Wisconsin Technical College System. In addition, this assessment will provide feedback to you about your performance.

Graduates from the Human Services Associate program are employed in county human service agencies, community-based organizations, residential treatment programs, schools, inpatient facilities, and other settings that assist people in need. Depending on their area of interest, graduates work with elders, teens, families, people with disabilities, people in the criminal justice system, domestic/family violence, community development, and prevention.

Southwest Tech's Career Connections Center offers Services to assist students looking for job placement.

Credit for Prior Learning

Experience Pays! You've Been There... You've Done That... Let's See If You Can Get Credit For It!

Credit for prior learning gives you opportunities to earn credit for college-level knowledge that you have already acquired. This may be the result of work or volunteer experiences, certifications, apprenticeships, military training, extensive self-instruction, or professional development. Credit for Prior Learning affords you the opportunity to accelerate the completion of your educational goals.

For more information on Credit for Prior Learning see our Credit for Prior Learning page.

At any time, you may Request Credit for Prior Learning.

Human Services Associate Courses that may have Credit for Prior Learning options:

Course #	Course Title	Challenge Exam (Demonstration)	Challenge Exam (Standard)	CLEP	Credential	Portfolio
10-520-101	Introduction to Human Services
10-520-102	Ethics for the Profession
10-520-103	Issues In ATODA
	Wisconsin AODA Certificate or Portfolio
10-520-104	Community Resources and Services
10-520-105	Interviewing and Counseling Techniques
10-520-106	Issues of Gerontology
10-520-107	Disability Studies
10-520-108	Methods of Social Casework
10-520-109	Professional Documentation in Human Services
10-520-112	Children, Youth, & Family
10-801-136	English Composition 1
	CLEP Test - College Composition
10-804-123	Math with Business Applications
10-809-172	Introduction to Diversity Studies
10-809-188	Developmental Psychology
	CLEP Test - Human Growth and Development
10-809-196	Introduction to Sociology
10-809-198	Introduction to Psychology
	CLEP Test - Introduction to Psychology