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Career Area: Human Services
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 31-520-1
Offered Completely Online
Approximately 1 Year to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4386
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.
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Human Services Assistant Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Human Services Assistant
Human Service Professional

Average Median Wage

$39434Average Median Salary

Human Services Assistant Programs

Human Services Assistant Technical Diploma

Make a difference in your community by supporting individuals and families in need. The Human Services Assistant Technical Diploma is designed for individuals passionate about providing client services in psychology, rehabilitation, and social work.

What You’ll Learn

  • This program equips you with the skills necessary to build trusting relationships and provide practical support, including:
  • Professional Communication: Develop interviewing and counseling techniques to connect with clients and address their needs.
  • Client Advocacy: Learn to assist individuals and families in identifying and obtaining benefits and community resources.
  • Program Support: Gain the expertise to help social workers design, organize, and implement programs addressing substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, and dependent care.

Career Pathways

Graduates of this program are prepared for entry-level roles in various human services settings. You’ll be able to assist professionals in improving clients' well-being while fostering positive change in your community.

Program Flexibility

This Embedded Technical Diploma fully ladders into the Human Services Associate Degree, allowing you to continue your education and expand your career options.

Human Services Assistant Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
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