HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Flexible Online Program
The Fall Semester Begins September 2, 2025
With your Human Services Associate Degree, you can pursue many different career opportunities, including becoming a Social Work Assistant, Family Support Worker, Human Services Coordinator, or Case Manager, and apply to become a Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA).
This is the perfect degree for those who love to help people and want to have a successful human services career in social work, psychology, or behavioral health.
Benefits of a Human Services Associate Degree:
Average Salary for Social and Human Services Assistant in MA: $48,460*
8% projected job growth for Social and Human Services Assistants, faster than the national average*
Access to internships and job placement sites are readily available through various human service agencies, childcare programs, mental health sites and other relevant organizations.
Learn wherever you are with flexible online courses.
Low-cost tuition with scholarships and grants available. Most Urban College students graduate debt-free.
There are 60 credits required to complete the Human Services Associate Degree. Courses may include:
Introduction to Human Services
Human Services or Social Science Elective
Case Management
Counseling & Interviewing Techniques
Internship I
The Human Services Associate Degree offers a unique Children’s Behavioral Health Concentration for students who want to become Registered Behavior Technicians or Community Health Workers.
This concentration prepares you to work in Children’s Behavioral Health. You will learn:
Fundamentals of Children’s Behavioral Health
Trauma & Resiliency in Children’s Behavioral Health
Real world experience in a Behavioral Health Internship
Students will also select which credential they want to train for:
Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
Community Health Worker (CHW)
Massachusetts Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2023) reported that employment opportunities for RBTs and CHWs will increase 13% between 2023 and 2033.*
Average Annual Salary:
Registered Behavior Technicians: $56,347*
Community Health Workers: $55,090*
Interested in a bachelor’s degree? Transfer agreements with other colleges allow students to continue their education. See our College Transfer Pathways page for information on how your associate degree at UCB can transfer into several bachelor’s degree completion programs.
Interested in a bachelor’s degree? Transfer agreements with other colleges allow students to continue their education. See our College Transfer Pathways page for information on how your associate degree at Urban College can transfer into several bachelor’s degree completion programs.
Looking at the numbers
When examining job growth and salary data, it’s essential to recognize that these figures can fluctuate based on various factors, including years of experience, the specific industry, location, individual skill levels, and overall economic conditions. Keep in mind that the projections provided are not definitive indicators of actual salaries or job growth.
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QUICK PROGRAM FACTS
Learning Type: Online, Synchronous and Asynchronous
Length: 60 Credits
Course Languages: English
Financial Assistance Available: Yes
Scholarships Available: Yes
Application Fee: FREE
Cost: $317 per credit - See Financial Aid for more information
Meet Your Peer: Ayesha M. Wilson
Ayesha earned her Associate Degree in Human Services at Urban College, and it was here that she began to hone her advocacy skills, an essential foundation for her political career. Read her story here.
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Copy of your high school diploma, GED, or HiSET
Photo ID
Completed Online Application
We can assist and schedule times for you to meet with an advisor about your academic goals and the Financial Aid team to discuss available support and make a plan.
“I chose Urban College of Boston because of the asynchronous option, and how helpful all of the staff is. I felt very comfortable to ask for help and express concerns.”
