Iowa Central College Online

Iowa Central College Online is committed to excellence in teaching and learning by providing for the varied educational needs of the diverse individuals whom it serves through accessible, flexible, community-centered programs and activities both within and beyond the classroom.

It is the philosophy of Iowa Central College Online, as a comprehensive community college, to aid in developing our citizens' capabilities to the maximum. Iowa Central College Online provides a flexible program to satisfy the needs of the individual and the needs of the community. An educational environment is planned to provide experiences for those who desire pre-professional courses, improvement of educational or technical skills, or developmental programs for self-enrichment.

Associate of Science in Human Services (ASHS) (Online)

An Associates Degree in Human Services prepares students for professional careers in areas including social service agencies, human resource departments and community organizations. The Human Services program at Iowa Central College prepare students by giving them knowledge and basic skills to work in the human services industry. Programs combine academic instruction in the foundations of human services, such as social work, counseling, and psychology, with the management skills of organizing, planning, leading, assessing, and evaluating. A study in Human Services prepares students for careers in management in this growing field, and is designed to be an applied degree that includes teaching students techniques and strategies of intervention and good management practices. Upon completion of studies, students should be prepared to make interventions at individual, group, family, organizational, and community levels, as well as the ability to use solid management practices in a variety of human services settings. Areas of specialization can address critical social challenges from a humanitarian perspective.

Accreditation

Iowa Central College Online is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.

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