Human Services Degree

The human services program at American Baptist College 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 South Dakota colleges that offer human services degrees.

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American Baptist College

Also known as Western Dakota Tech

800 Mickelson Dr, Rapid City, SD

American Baptist College is an institution with a Baptist affiliation and is located in Nashville, TN. This school offers a variety of educational opportunities for its faith-filled students. This school enrolls around 100 students yearly, which gives students easier access to the school's faculty. American Baptist College offers several programs for students to choose from. The more popular programs among individuals are listed below:

• Theology
• Christian Counseling

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, admitting all individuals that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts and records, as well as any letters of recommendations may be needed for certain programs.

American Baptist College also offers flexible scheduling for working or busy students.

The cost of attendance is close to $12,000 for graduate students and approximately $9,500 for undergraduate level students yearly. The costs may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to identify their individualized cost of attendance. Living quarters are available for students, and generally costs about $2,200 per year. Financial assistance may be offered to those that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation, having held that accreditation for the last forty-two straight years. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see programs available, financial aid & tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Human Services Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. American Baptist College offers a bachelor's degree program in human services.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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

Salary & Wages

• Rapid City, SD
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $66430

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

Salary & Wages

• Rapid City, SD
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Hourly Rate: $11.42
  • Average Annual Salary: $23760

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).