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Our recent graduates of this program reported an average starting salary of $45,144.

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Human Services Associate
Program Number: 105203
Your Degree:
Associate Degree
Area of Study:
Law, Protective and Human Services
Delivery Method:
100% In Person
Some Online/Some In Person
Estimated Time to Complete:
63 Credits | Finish degree in 2 years
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  • Program Overview

    Get the skills needed to provide information, support, care and advocacy in a human service agency. Madison College's Human Services associate program will train you to work with individuals, groups and communities. You will learn to work with people of diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

    General education courses included in the program teach you to better understand social problems. During the second year of the program, you will start a fieldwork placement in a human service agency. Travel to fieldwork sites is necessary and is your responsibility.

    A Caregiver Background Check is required for fieldwork placements. Information obtained from the Criminal History Check may affect your ability to secure a fieldwork placement and your ability to find employment after graduation. Some of the aptitudes and interests that are essential for human service students include emotional stability and maturity, an interest in working with people, and an appreciation of cultural competence and diversity.

    Human Services Associate Program Details

    Students in the Human Services Associate program can attend full or part time.

    Human Services Associate classes are offered at the Madison College Goodman South campus.

    Accreditation

    The Human Services Associate program is recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services as a training program for substance abuse counselors. The program is also accredited by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education preparing students for the Human Services – Board Certified Professional Credential.

    Careers in Human Services

    Associate degree graduates are ready for a range of professional positions in the field of human services including:

    • Case Manager
    • Community Support Worker
    • Substance Abuse Counselor in Training
    • Income Maintenance Worker
    • Information and Referral Specialist
    • Intake Worker
    • Outreach Worker
    • Prevention Worker
    • Resident Manager
    • Volunteer Coordinator

    With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as a Substance Abuse Counselor or Social Worker.

  • Curriculum and Experience

    Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2024-2025 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

    Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:

    • Progress toward your specific requirements
    • Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

    If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.

    First Semester
    10-520-105
    3 credits
    10-520-117
    3 credits
    10-520-135
    3 credits
    10-801-195
    3 credits
    10-809-199
    3 credits
    Second Semester
    10-520-116
    3 credits
    10-520-130
    3 credits
    10-520-142
    3 credits
    10-520-136
    3 credits
    Third Semester
    10-520-157
    3 credits
    10-801-196
    3 credits
    10-804-134
    3 credits
    10-809-172
    3 credits
    Fourth Semester
    10-520-120
    3 credits
    10-809-197
    3 credits
  • Admission

    To Apply

    Earning a degree is a great way to advance your career development opportunities, so apply today!

    International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.

    Note: It is recommended to only apply for a semester that has already started if you are currently enrolled in classes or you have verified that classes are still available for that semester.

    Application Dates

    Fall 2024

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is November 15, 2024

    Spring 2025

    • Application open
    • Application completion deadline is April 15, 2025

    Admission Requirements

    All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.

    1. Admission Application

    The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.

    2. Education Completion

    Official transcripts must be sent from the institutions you attended and indicate one of the following:

    • High school (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
    • GED/HSED transcript
    • College transcript(s) showing:
      • Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
      • At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
        • The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
        • Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum

    All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.


    Additional Notes

    • Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
    • Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.

    After Acceptance

    Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.

    Questions?

    Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.

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  • Transfer Opportunities

    UW System Schools

    The terms of the B.S in Human Services Leadership agreement are limited to students who complete selective A.A.S degrees and are admitted to the Human Services Leadership at UW-Oshkosh. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
    The terms of the B.S in Leadership & Org Studies agreement are limited to students who complete selective A.A.S or A.A.A. degrees and are admitted to the Organizational Studies emphasis at UW-Oshkosh. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

    Wisconsin Private Schools

    Madison College female identifying students earning a Human Services Associate Degree with embedded Addiction Studies Technical Diploma will be able to apply their credits towards a BSW at Alverno.
    Students witn an AA, AS or AAS are Advanced Core. Advanced Core requires students to have earned at least 60 credits. Students transferring prior to completion or with less than 60 credits are standard core and credits are evaluated course by course.
    Students who receive a Human Services Associate Degree from Madison College will be guaranteed admission to Edgewood College within 5 years of completing Degree. Students will major in Sociology with a Human Service Concentration at Edgewood College.
    Student who earn an Associate Degree from Madison College can transfer a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 72 credits to Lakeland College to be applied to the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree.
    Completion of an A.A.S. Degree at Madison College after 2015, and meeting admission requirements for the Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) can earn a B.B.A degree in Technical Sales at MSOE.

    Out-of-State Schools

    Students who complete any associate degree at Madison Area Technical College will have no additional general education core curriculum requirements to meet but must satisfy the Kirkpatrick Signature Series requirement.
    Per the agreement, students must complete the associates of arts, associates of science or associates of applied science with an overall GPA of a 2.0 prior to transferring.
    Students graduating with an associate degree from MATC with a 2.0 GPA or higher are guaranteed admissions into CSU-Global and can transfer up to 64 semester credits from MATC to be applied toward earning a Bachelor’s Degree at CSU-Global.
    Franklin University will guarantee acceptance of Madison College graduates with an AA, AS, or AAS. Madison College graduates will have junior standing at Franklin University and may transfer up to 94 additional credits toward their baccalaureate degree.
  • Career Outcomes

    After completing the Human Services program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:

    1. Develop and maintain supportive, strength-based helping relationships that foster growth and problem solving in those being helped.
    2. Apply skills to the development of care and treatment plans and interventions.
    3. Demonstrate advocacy and professional and ethical standards.
    4. Provide services in a culturally competent manner.
    5. Develop respectful relationships with staff, clients, families and communities.
    6. Demonstrate effective oral communication with staff, clients and families.
    7. Communicate clearly in written reports.
    8. Write a grant to fulfill identified specific community needs.
    9. Demonstrate assessment and treatment knowledge and skills and strategies for people with substance abuse and mental health problems.
    • Graduate Summary

      Graduate Report Summary Overview

      2023
      Number of Program Graduates18
      Number of Surveys Sent18
      Number of Surveys Returned10
      Percent of Surveys Returned
      Available for Employment5
      Percent Available for Employment50.0%
      Not in Labor Market
      Percent Not in Labor Market50.0%
      Available for Employment

      2023
      Graduates Employed5
      Percent of Graduates Employed100.0%
      Employed in Related Occupation5
      Percent Employed in Related Occupation100.0%
      Employed in Unrelated Occupation0
      Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation0.0%
      Employed - No Response0
      Percent Employed - No Response0.0%
      Seeking Employment0
      Percent Seeking Employment0.0%
      Reaction To Training at Madison College

      2023
      Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4)3.8
      Number of Satisfaction Responses10
      Very Satisfied (4)8
      Percent Very Satisfied80.0%
      Satisfied (3)2
      Percent Satisfied20.0%
      Unsatisfied (2)0
      Percent Unsatisfied0.0%
      Very Unsatisfed (1)0
      Percent Very Unsatisfied0.0%
      Primary Reason for Attending Madison College

      2023
      Number of Primary Reason Responses10
      Preparation for Getting a Job
      Percent Preparation for Getting a Job
      Career Change
      Percent Career Change
      Improvement of Existing Skills
      Percent Improvement of Existing Skills
      Preparation for Further Education
      Percent Preparation for Further Education
      Personal Interest
      Percent Personal Interest
      Other
      Percent Other0.0%
      When Employment was Obtained

      2023
      Number of When Employment Obtained Responses5
      Before Enrollment1
      Percent Before Enrollment20.0%
      While Attending the College2
      Percent While Attending the College40.0%
      After Training at the College2
      Percent After Training at the College40.0%
      Location of Employment (related and unrelated)

      2023
      Number of Employment Location Responses5
      In College District4
      Percent In College District80.0%
      In Wisconsin, Not in District0
      Percent of In Wisconsin0.0%
      Outside of Wisconsin1
      Percent Outside Wisconsin20.0%
      Employer Location Unknown0
      Percent Location Unknown0.0%
      Salary Trend
      Salary Trend2023
      Full Time Employment (Related Job)Full Time Salary Count3
      Average Monthly Wage$3,762
      Average Hourly Wage$21.87
      Average Work Hours per Week41.7
      Part Time Employment (Related Job)Part Time Salary Count1
      Average Hourly Wage$19.00
      Average Work Hours per Week30.0
    • Graduate Employers

      Graduate Employers for academic year: 2023
      Employer(s)Job TitleCity*State**Positions
      ARC Community ServicesCase Manager/Certified Peer Specialist
      Atlanta Public SchoolsBehavioral AideAtlantaGA
      Lutheran Social ServicesProgram Supervisor
      Psychological Addiction Services LLCSubstance Abuse Counselor

      * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.

      ** - Only states outside of Wisconsin will display.

      *** - If you have a position to post, please contact Career and Employment Services at jobpostings@madisoncollege.edu

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Protective Services Building, 100

1701 Pearson Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53704

hps@madisoncollege.edu
608.243.5400

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