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9 courses from the following technical diploma(s) apply toward this associate degree:
Substance Abuse Counselor Education, 315501
4 courses from the following certificate(s) apply toward this associate degree:
Substance Abuse Specialty, 905502
Delivery
How do I get started in this program?
Requirements for Program Entry
- Completed application
- To be admitted to this program, learners must achieve a prior cumulative high school or college grade point average of 2.6 or higher OR a satisfactory academic skills assessment score. College grade point average must be based on 15 credits or more. To learn more about starting this program, please contact an admissions advisor at (920) 498-5444 or (888) 385-6982.
What are my courses?
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Human Services Associate program in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Second Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Third Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Full Semester
Fourth Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Full Semester
Social Science Course Options (the Recommended Program Course is Identified with an *):
- Curriculum Note: Students must earn a "C" or higher in all 10-520-XXX and 10-550-XXX courses. A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a "C" may retake the course.
- Admitted students may be invited to attend the Human Services program orientation; attendance is strongly recommended.
- Internships are required as part of the program. These may be unpaid. Please work with your program faculty to establish Internship 1 and 2 sites. Internships may be during the summer semester.
- Health care facilities participating in internships require students to complete a health history with examination and recommendation from a physical including documentation regarding immunity status for rubella (measles), varicella (chickenpox), and mumps prior to the start of field experiences. Also, a negative PPD (TB skin test) must be documented within the 3 months prior to beginning any field experiences. If a positive PD is noted, the student will need to provide documentation and certification by a licensed physician that he/she is not a health risk to vulnerable third parties.
- Students must earn a “C” or higher in 10-890-101, College 101.”
- Students must earn a "C" or higher in 10-801-136; English Composition 1, 10-809-198; Intro to Psychology, 10-809-188; Developmental Psychology, 10-801-196; Oral/Interpersonal Comm, 10-809-172; Intro to Diversity Studies, 10-806-112; Principles of Sustainability, 10-804-134; Mathematical Reasoning.
- It is recommended to complete English Composition 1 during the summer before the first semester.
- For more information, please call 920-498-5444 or 1-800-422-NWTC.
Program Outcomes
- Model a commitment to cultural competence.
- Uphold the ethical standards and values for human service professionals.
- Demonstrate professionalism.
- Utilize community resources.
- Apply human services interventions and best practices.
- Cultivate professional relationships.
What careers are in my future?
Graduate Employment
with 83% in field
Median Starting Salary
Source: NWTC Graduate Outcome Survey
Employment Potential
Potential Occupations within Health and Human Services to potentially include: youth worker, crisis worker, domestic violence advocate, personal care worker, probation and parole.