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Human Services Management

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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

 

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PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Length of Program:

2 (On-Campus Only), 3 and 4 years

Department:

Social and Behavioral Sciences 

Academic Location:

Alfred Campus or Online

Student Residency:

Alfred Campus or Remote

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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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SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN

In the human services two-year AS, you’ll strengthen communication, research, and critical thinking while exploring ethics, diversity, social policy, and human development. Advancing to the four-year BS, you’ll add management skills in HR, finance, and leadership, complete a supervised practicum, and build a professional portfolio for careers or graduate study.
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Facilities and Labs

Alfred State provides labs, equipment, and learning spaces that mirror the tools and technology used in the real world.


With 200+ labs on campus and experiential learning in every major, you’ll work with the same resources the pros use and be ready for the workplace on day one.

LAND A GREAT CAREER

Wondering where your skills can take you? Our career tool lets you explore real job titles, key skills, salary ranges, and job outlook data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics nationally or for New York State.

See how your Alfred State degree connects directly to in-demand careers and start planning your future with confidence.

MEET OUR FACULTY

Jill Priest Amati
Jill Amati Associate Professor and Department Chair

TAKE THE NEXT STEP

You've seen our wide variety of majors at Alfred State, our great faculty who help you build your skills, and that you can do it at an incredible low cost. Now's the time to become an Alfred State Pioneer.

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