The Human Services program prepares you to professionally help others. You’ll learn how to take on the complexity of other human beings, leading you to a rewarding career making a positive impact on others’ well-being.
We focus on exploring and understanding human behaviors, social policy, social programs, communication, record keeping, interviewing, observing, group resources, and problem solving.
Plus, Kirkwood has direct connections to local community agencies, linking you to real-world, hands-on experience and special observation opportunities within the human services field.
We also offer a Human Services-Liberal Arts degree for transfer to a four-year college or university, as well as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Educational Track.
Paying for your degree may be easier than you think with our financial aid and scholarships. Kirkwood offers more than $3 million in scholarships for students each year!
Graduates of the Human Services program will be able to:
With an AAS degree in Human Services from Kirkwood, you'll have have the option of continuing your education or going straight into the workforce to begin your career in this exciting field.
School Year: 2023–24
Program Entry Semester: Fall, Spring, Summer
Fall | Spring | Summer | Fall | Spring | Total | |
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Credit Hours per Semester | 15 | 15 | 6 | 15 | 12 | 63 |
In-State Tuition | $3,150 | $3,150 | $1,260 | $3,150 | $2,520 | $13,230 |
Technology Fee per Semester | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $250 |
Clinical Expenses (mileage, lodging, screenings, etc.) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Conferences/Seminars | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Course Resources (textbooks, software, etc.) | $340 | $300 | $0 | $200 | $275 | $1,115 |
Course/Section Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Laptop (required devices) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Testing Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Third Party Credentials | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Tool Sets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Uniforms | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Other | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Estimated Cost | $3,540 | $3,500 | $1,310 | $3,400 | $2,845 | $14,595 |
Costs provided are estimated and based on the following current tuition rates: $210 (In-State), $281 (Out-of-State), $400 (International).
To view all costs associated with attending college visit our Tuition and Costs page.
Behavioral Health Paraprofessional Diploma*
“Being from two hours away, I considered the community college near my hometown but decided against it after I saw Kirkwood. Campus really has the feel of being a larger university, but with smaller class sizes that I don’t feel like I get lost in.”
Lauryn Beeler,
Des Moines, Iowa
To provide students with knowledge and skills which equip them for entry-level human service work with diverse clients.