Human Services, AAS
Make the difference your community needs with an Associate of Applied Science in Human Services degree from Chatfield College. Receive specialized training required to become a certified Social Work Assistant in Ohio or build a foundation for a Social Work bachelor’s degree. Most students finish this program in 3 years, taking classes in St. Martin or Over-the-Rhine.
Get more details about admissions requirements, the courses you’ll take, and your next steps.
You will find success in this program by having a passion for people, including a strong desire to help them. This program is ideal for:
Becoming a licensed Social Work Assistant in Ohio means meeting specific requirements. Chatfield offers the training you need in:
Start in the classroom, learning from professors with years of professional human services experience. Then, apply what you learn by working directly with others in need.
You must complete 61 credit hours to graduate—45 core human services credit hours and 16 general education credit hours.
Earning your associate degree can help you stand out from those with only a high school diploma or GED.
You want a career helping people overcome challenges so they can do great things. That’s also the inspiration behind the support you’ll receive from Chatfield every day.
With classes available at both our St. Martin and Over-the-Rhine campuses, along with some classes you can take online, you can meet your job and family commitments as a Chatfield student.
Every Chatfield student will need help at some point during their program. Whether we can assist you inside or outside the classroom, we’re right by your side no matter what.
Transformation happens here
Chatfield provided me with a launch pad to achieve my goals. I met so many people and formed new relationships that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
–Elijah C., Chatfield graduate