Human and Family Services Transfer Major

Make a Difference

Learn more about people, families, and their roles in society. Study social policies and programs to see how you can make a difference. Human and Family Services can lead you to a meaningful career helping individuals and families thrive.

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Human and Family Services Transfer Major at a Glance

Degree
Associate of Arts
Length of Study
2 years
Course Format
Face-to-Face, Online, or Hybrid
Classes Meet
Daytime, Evening, or Combination
Program Start
Fall, Spring, Summer

You can complete this program as a full-time or part-time student.

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Save Time, Save Money

35%

Lower tuition than Iowa, ISU & UNI

$29K

Less than Iowa's private colleges

2 + 2

Transfer options

Career Opportunities

The job market for social and human service assistants is expected to grow by 16% from 2016 to 2026, much faster than most jobs. There will be more opportunities in senior care and nonprofits.

These a few of the career pathways available to you in human and family services:

  • Youth Worker
  • Residential Counselor
  • Case Manager
  • Alcohol Counselor
  • Drug Abuse Counselor
  • Halfway House Counselor
  • Parole Officer
  • Special Needs Care
  • Home Health Worker
  • Child Advocate
  • Mental Health Counselor
  • Behavioral Management Assistant
  • Adult Day Care Worker
  • Life Skills Instructor
  • Neighborhood Worker
  • Group Activities Aide
  • Juvenile Court Liaison
  • Crisis Intervention Counselor
  • Community Outreach Worker
" I took a couple classes at other colleges in high school. I received a better education at Hawkeye, because the staff cares. They want you to learn. They want you to have knowledge, and they make it fun. "
  • Harrison Vanderlinden
  • Liberal Arts '22

How to Get Started

It’s simple! Complete these steps:

  1. Apply for admission at Hawkeye.
  2. Send official transcripts to Admissions.
  3. Demonstrate college readiness.

Check the status of your application at any time by logging into your admissions account.

Program Contacts

Admissions

Main Campus
Hawkeye Center 134
319-296-4000
Email Admissions

Regular Hours — Spring 2025

Monday – Friday 8 AM – 4:30 PM

Academic Advisor

Brittany Warren
Main Campus
Hawkeye Center 208
319-296-4014 ext.1086
Email Brittany Warren