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Program Overview
Get the skills needed to provide information, support, care and advocacy in a human service agency. Madison College's Human Services associate program will train you to work with individuals, groups and communities. You will learn to work with people of diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
General education courses included in the program teach you to better understand social problems. During the second year of the program, you will start a fieldwork placement in a human service agency. Travel to fieldwork sites is necessary and is your responsibility.
A Caregiver Background Check is required for fieldwork placements. Information obtained from the Criminal History Check may affect your ability to secure a fieldwork placement and your ability to find employment after graduation. Some of the aptitudes and interests that are essential for human service students include emotional stability and maturity, an interest in working with people, and an appreciation of cultural competence and diversity.
Human Services Associate Program Details
Students in the Human Services Associate program can attend full or part time.
Human Services Associate classes are offered at the Madison College Goodman South campus.
Accreditation
The Human Services Associate program is recognized by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services as a training program for substance abuse counselors. The program is also accredited by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education preparing students for the Human Services – Board Certified Professional Credential.
Careers in Human Services
Associate degree graduates are ready for a range of professional positions in the field of human services including:
- Case Manager
- Community Support Worker
- Substance Abuse Counselor in Training
- Income Maintenance Worker
- Information and Referral Specialist
- Intake Worker
- Outreach Worker
- Prevention Worker
- Resident Manager
- Volunteer Coordinator
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as a Substance Abuse Counselor or Social Worker.
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Curriculum and Experience
Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2024-2025 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.
Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:
- Progress toward your specific requirements
- Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements
If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.
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Admission
To Apply
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International students who wish to apply for, maintain, or transfer their F-1 student visa status to Madison College are required to complete the International Admission Process.Note: It is recommended to only apply for a semester that has already started if you are currently enrolled in classes or you have verified that classes are still available for that semester.
Application Dates
Fall 2024
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is November 15, 2024
Spring 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is April 15, 2025
Fall 2025
- Application open
- Application completion deadline is November 15, 2025
Admission Requirements
All materials must be submitted by the application deadline.
1. Admission Application
The online application allows you to save your work as you complete it and ensures fast, secure delivery to our office.
2. Education Completion
Official transcripts must be sent from the institutions you attended and indicate one of the following:
- High school (current high school seniors may submit an in-progress transcript)
- GED/HSED transcript
- College transcript(s) showing:
- Completion of an associate degree or higher, or
- At least 30 credits completed with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4-point scale
- The credits must be completed at a single college and cannot be combined with other transcripts
- Any transfer credit listed on a transcript does not count toward the 30-credit minimum
All high school and/or college transcripts are recommended to be submitted for Credit for Prior Learning evaluation.
Additional Notes- Class capacity is limited and is available on a first come, first served basis.
- Course prerequisites differ from admission requirements; admission into a program does not guarantee eligibility to enroll in courses or success in the program. Refer to program curriculum for details.
After Acceptance
Once you are admitted into your program, review the Start of Semester Checklist to prepare for your first day of classes at Madison College.
Questions?
Contact the Enrollment Center at EnrollmentServices@madisoncollege.edu or 608.246.6210.
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Apply to Madison College and take the first step towards your Human Services Associate career.
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Transfer Opportunities
UW System Schools
The terms of the B.S in Human Services Leadership agreement are limited to students who complete selective A.A.S degrees and are admitted to the Human Services Leadership at UW-Oshkosh. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higherThe terms of the B.S in Leadership & Org Studies agreement are limited to students who complete selective A.A.S or A.A.A. degrees and are admitted to the Organizational Studies emphasis at UW-Oshkosh. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higherWisconsin Private Schools
Madison College female identifying students earning a Human Services Associate Degree with embedded Addiction Studies Technical Diploma will be able to apply their credits towards a BSW at Alverno.Students witn an AA, AS or AAS are Advanced Core. Advanced Core requires students to have earned at least 60 credits. Students transferring prior to completion or with less than 60 credits are standard core and credits are evaluated course by course.Students who receive a Human Services Associate Degree from Madison College will be guaranteed admission to Edgewood College within 5 years of completing Degree. Students will major in Sociology with a Human Service Concentration at Edgewood College.Student who earn an Associate Degree from Madison College can transfer a minimum of 60 credits and a maximum of 72 credits to Lakeland College to be applied to the requirements of the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Sciences degree.Completion of an A.A.S. Degree at Madison College after 2015, and meeting admission requirements for the Rader School of Business (RSOB) at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) can earn a B.B.A degree in Technical Sales at MSOE.Out-of-State Schools
Students who complete any associate degree at Madison Area Technical College will have no additional general education core curriculum requirements to meet but must satisfy the Kirkpatrick Signature Series requirement.Per the agreement, students must complete the associates of arts, associates of science or associates of applied science with an overall GPA of a 2.0 prior to transferring.Students graduating with an associate degree from MATC with a 2.0 GPA or higher are guaranteed admissions into CSU-Global and can transfer up to 64 semester credits from MATC to be applied toward earning a Bachelor’s Degree at CSU-Global.Franklin University will guarantee acceptance of Madison College graduates with an AA, AS, or AAS. Madison College graduates will have junior standing at Franklin University and may transfer up to 94 additional credits toward their baccalaureate degree. -
Career Outcomes
After completing the Human Services program at Madison Area Technical College, you will be able to:
- Develop and maintain supportive, strength-based helping relationships that foster growth and problem solving in those being helped.
- Apply skills to the development of care and treatment plans and interventions.
- Demonstrate advocacy and professional and ethical standards.
- Provide services in a culturally competent manner.
- Develop respectful relationships with staff, clients, families and communities.
- Demonstrate effective oral communication with staff, clients and families.
- Communicate clearly in written reports.
- Write a grant to fulfill identified specific community needs.
- Demonstrate assessment and treatment knowledge and skills and strategies for people with substance abuse and mental health problems.
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Graduate Summary
Graduate Report Summary Overview
2021 2022 2023 Number of Program Graduates 23 19 18 Number of Surveys Sent 23 19 18 Number of Surveys Returned 19 10 10 Percent of Surveys Returned Available for Employment 15 9 5 Percent Available for Employment 78.9% 90.0% 50.0% Not in Labor Market Percent Not in Labor Market 15.8% 10.0% 50.0% Available for Employment
2021 2022 2023 Graduates Employed 13 8 5 Percent of Graduates Employed 86.7% 88.9% 100.0% Employed in Related Occupation 7 7 5 Percent Employed in Related Occupation 53.8% 87.5% 100.0% Employed in Unrelated Occupation 6 1 0 Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation 46.2% 12.5% 0.0% Employed - No Response 0 0 0 Percent Employed - No Response 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Seeking Employment 2 1 0 Percent Seeking Employment 13.3% 11.1% 0.0% Reaction To Training at Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4) 3.7 3.6 3.8 Number of Satisfaction Responses 19 10 10 Very Satisfied (4) 13 6 8 Percent Very Satisfied 68.4% 60.0% 80.0% Satisfied (3) 6 4 2 Percent Satisfied 31.6% 40.0% 20.0% Unsatisfied (2) 0 0 0 Percent Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Very Unsatisfied (1) Percent Very Unsatisfied 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Primary Reason for Attending Madison College
2021 2022 2023 Number of Primary Reason Responses 19 10 10 Preparation for Getting a Job Percent Preparation for Getting a Job Career Change Percent Career Change Improvement of Existing Skills Percent Improvement of Existing Skills Preparation for Further Education Percent Preparation for Further Education Personal Interest Percent Personal Interest Other Percent Other 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% When Employment was Obtained
2021 2022 2023 Number of When Employment Obtained Responses 13 8 5 Before Enrollment 5 2 1 Percent Before Enrollment 38.5% 25.0% 20.0% While Attending the College 4 3 2 Percent While Attending the College 30.8% 37.5% 40.0% After Training at the College 4 3 2 Percent After Training at the College 30.8% 37.5% 40.0% Location of Employment (related and unrelated)
2021 2022 2023 Number of Employment Location Responses 14 8 5 In College District 11 8 4 Percent In College District 78.6% 100.0% 80.0% In Wisconsin, Not in District 1 0 0 Percent of In Wisconsin 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% Outside of Wisconsin 1 0 1 Percent Outside Wisconsin 7.1% 0.0% 20.0% Employer Location Unknown 1 0 0 Percent Location Unknown 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% Salary Trend 2021 2022 2023 Full Time Employment (Related Job) Full Time Salary Count 4 6 3 Average Monthly Wage $2,962 $3,421 $3,762 Average Hourly Wage $17.22 $19.89 $21.87 Average Work Hours per Week 44.0 41.7 41.7 Part Time Employment (Related Job) Part Time Salary Count 2 1 1 Average Hourly Wage $17.26 $18.00 $19.00 Average Work Hours per Week 32.5 14.0 30.0 -
Graduate Employers
Graduate Employers for academic year: 2023 Employer(s) Job Title City* State** Positions ARC Community Services Case Manager/Certified Peer Specialist Atlanta Public Schools Behavioral Aide Atlanta GA Lutheran Social Services Program Supervisor Psychological Addiction Services LLC Substance Abuse Counselor * - Only cities outside of Madison will display.
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