Lead and serve with human services management.

At Alfred State, you’ll prepare for a career that makes a difference in communities through one of the nation’s top-ranked programs, #7 in the U.S. (OnlineU.org). The Human Services AS prepares for entry-level positions, while the BS blends skills in client service, program management, and leadership with real-world experience through internships. With both a traditional four-year and an accelerated three-year option, you’ll graduate ready for careers in human services agencies or advanced study in social work, administration, or nonprofit and business leadership.

2 Years Associate of Science (On-Campus Only)
3 Years Accelerated Bachelor's of Science
4 Years Bachelor's of Science

Pioneer Quotes:

"My time at Alfred State was amazing. Not only did I find forever friends, Alfred helped me obtain my career….. through great courses to an amazing internship that helped me realize what I want to do and who I want to be. I'm so grateful that I had the opportunity to attend Alfred State." -Chelsea Dunn, '16

"The faculty in the human service management program were excellent while I was at Alfred State... I could always find someone to answer my questions and although I changed what I wanted to do several times throughout my time at Alfred State I always found support and encouragement to follow my dreams." -Destinea Wright Perkins, '16

 

Program Details

Courses You May Take

GLST2113: Global & Diverse Perspectives

Credits: 3

This course introduces students to the important role of general education as a means of expanding knowledge areas, enhancing personal growth, and promoting civic engagement. Students investigate their own values and consider the extent to which values shape behavior and ethical decisions. The student examines the historical and contemporary societal factors that shape the development of individual and group identities and analyze the role that complex networks of social structures and systems play in the creation and perpetuation of the dynamics of power, privilege, oppression, and opportunity. Through a collection of readings, discussion, personal reflection, writing, and research, students will learn skills to think critically about their social world, broaden their awareness and understanding of cultural and social diversity, and apply the principles of rights, access, equity, and autonomous participation to past, current, or future social justice action. As a result, students will develop a greater awareness of, and sensitivity about, social and cultural issues on both a local and global level.

HUSR2083: Introduction to Human Services

Credits: 3

This course is designed to give students an understanding and working knowledge of the human services profession: its goals and objectives, structure and organization, legal and ethical standards and client populations. An emphasis will be placed on the generalist approach to human services.

PSYC1013: General Psychology

Credits: 3

The major emphasis of this course is on the scientific study of the behavioral and mental processes of human beings. Both the biological structure of the human organism and the effect of the environment upon behavior are studied. The major areas of psychological study, including research methods, sensation, and perception, learning theories, and cognitive processes are surveyed.

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Entrance Requirements

Required

  • Algebra

Recommended

  • Geometry
  • Biology

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Jill Priest Amati
Jill Amati Associate Professor and Department Chair

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