Human Services

Graduates of this program know basic concepts of psychology, sociology, counseling, crisis intervention, case management, community and service networking, assessment, and documentation. They understand how human services work from an individual, organizational, and community perspective. They can apply critical thinking to issues in human services such as education, training and self-development, facilitation of services, advocacy, organizational participation, and community living skills and supports. Graduates value written and interpersonal communication, critical thinking and problem solving, information and financial literacy, and the significance of diversity awareness skills in academic and workplace situations.

• Community Service Assistant
• Social Service Specialist
• Human Service Assistant
• Advocate
• Program Assistant

Applicants for careers in this field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks, and drug/or alcohol testing. Employment decisions, including whether to require background checks and other tests, are made at the discretion of the employer. Rasmussen does not pre-screen for enrollment in this program. Any prospective student must consider their history, lifestyle and future actions before enrolling in this program, and carefully consider whether their actions may prevent them from attaining employment in the field they choose to pursue. Additional requirements, such as industry-specific training may be required to obtain employment in this field.

Careers Disclosure: This program is not designed to meet, and does not meet, the educational requirements for professional licensure as a therapist, counselor, social worker, psychologist, or other similar licensed careers, in any state.

This program is not designed to prepare graduates for any state-issued professional license or certification, and has not been approved by any state professional licensing agency. For further information on professional licensing requirements, please contact the appropriate board or agency in your state of residence.

Developmental Education courses do not count toward total program credits and are not calculated in GPA. Students must demonstrate mastery of the subject matter in Developmental Education courses through a Rasmussen University entrance placement exam, approved exemption based on previously completed coursework, or by passing Developmental Education courses.