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Human Services Technology Major (A.A.S.)

Human Services Technology Major (A.A.S.)

The Human Services Technology program (HST) offers a two-year course of study leading to an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree.

The degree is offered at these regional campuses:

The program offers a generalist approach, which provides knowledge and skills applicable to a diversity of settings, such as mental health, social services and corrections.

After completing the program, students can opt to move into the Social Work program to pursue their bachelor’s degree.

Students may be eligible to apply for a Social Work Assistant certification and/or a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant license in Ohio dependent upon current licensure or certification laws, practicum work experience, and supervision specifications.

Program Admission Requirements

First-Year Students

Anyone who holds a high school diploma or has a GED certificate is eligible for admission to any Ohio University regional campus. Regional campuses have a rolling admissions policy which means that students may be admitted anytime during the year. Applicants will be accepted until class begins each semester. However, prospective students are advised to begin the application process as soon as possible so that they may be given important dates and deadlines in a timely manner. Freshmen applicants are encouraged to complete an online application for enrollment .

Transfer and Current OHIO Students

You are a transfer applicant if you have completed nine or more semester (12 quarter) hours at another institution after you graduated from high school. If you have completed fewer than nine semester hours, you will apply as a freshman applicant. To apply as a transfer student, applicants are encouraged to complete an online application for enrollment .

  • Courses and Curriculum

    The Human Services Technology (HST) program offers a two-year course of study leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree. HST courses are offered online or via videoconference. The program offers a generalist approach, placing graduates in a position to choose their path among many diverse settings.

    The Human Services Technology program requires a minimum of 60 credit hours.

    View Courses & Degree Requirements in the Official Academic Catalog

  • Tuition and Fees

    The OHIO Guarantee takes the guesswork out of budgeting for college and provides a fixed rate table for tuition and most fees for four years (or 12 consecutive semesters).

    Financial aid for undergraduate students (regardless of discipline) is available in the form of scholarships, grants and student loans. Visit our regional Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships in Lancaster , Chillicothe , or Southern to learn more.

    Learn More About the OHIO Guarantee

  • West Virginia and Kentucky Residents

    Exploring the Southern or Eastern Campus? Residents of West Virginia can now qualify for in-state tuition. Kentucky residents in nearby counties can qualify for in-state tuition at OHIO Southern or Athens. Access the resources of a large, public university at an affordable, regional campus rate.

    Learn More About Out-Of-State Tuition

  • Flexible Learning Environment

    Flexible scheduling with coursework offered primarily online.

    A variety of off-campus educational and training experiences made possible through cooperative arrangements with area human service agencies and programs.

    Small classes which permit individual attention and ample opportunities for contact with the instructional staff

    Excellent instructors and faculty who, in addition to their academic service, have had many years of professional work experience in the human service field.

Ready for the Next Step?

Contact Us

Mary Jane Preece, Human Services Technology, System Coordinator
preecem@ohio.edu

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