Human Services Degree

The human services program at Alaska Pacific University prepare students for careers as a social and human service assistant, community health worker, or community and social service specialist. The program focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services, as well as preparing individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Program courses include: social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, and social services law and administration. Get more details below including other Alaska colleges that offer human services degrees.

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Alaska Pacific University

11066 Auke Lake Way, Juneau, AK

Alaska Pacific University is a nonprofit private university that has many programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Anchorage, AK, in a predominantly urban area. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. The school's small size in terms of enrollment, approximately 700 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.

Students can select from several areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Education
• Psychology
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. The most common exam scores among students accepted to Alaska Pacific University are between 21 to 27 for the ACT exam, or 960 to 1160 for the SAT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of around 32 percent of which only 43 percent decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $30,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,800 per year. Alaska Pacific University may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible by way of grants and loans.

Students can visit the website to get a complete list of programs offered, student services, and more.

Career Options for Graduates

Social and Community Service Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, social and community service managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.5% from 2014 to 2024

Social and Human Service Assistants

Description

Assist in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, social and human service assistants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.4% from 2014 to 2024

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

Description

All community and social service specialists not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, community and social service specialists, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).