Human and Family Services Transfer Major

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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

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How to Get Started

It’s simple! Complete these steps:

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

Plan Your Transfer

Meet with your academic advisor to choose the right courses and create a transfer plan. During your first year, contact the admissions office at the college you plan to transfer to. They can provide program details and guide you on which classes you’ll need.

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