Social and Human Services - Generalist Associate in Science
Program Overview
The Generalist Human Services Associate in Science degree prepares the students for employment in the network of programs and agencies which provide a vast array of human needs. These include areas such as child care, criminal justice, education, health, housing, income maintenance, mental health and retardation, among others. These needs are provided for a variety of settings, such as clinics, hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers and social agencies.
| Estimated tuition cost: | $7,093.20 |
| Program credits: | 60 |
| Estimated time to complete: | 2 years |
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Online and In-person Learning
MDC offers learning options to suit your needs, including MDC LIVE, a 100% virtual learning environment with live faculty lectures, MDC Online where you learn at your own pace, in-person classroom instruction, and blended learning.
Career Prospects
Interested in this program of study? Learn more about South Florida's employment picture and explore career options when you pursue additional studies in this area.
Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.
4,012 Administrative Services Managers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 3.4% over the next four years.
Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.
3,480 Human Resources Managers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 3.4% over the next four years.
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.
785 Training and Development Managers are currently employed in a 50 mile radius from Miami. This number is expected to increase by 3.8% over the next four years.
Paying for College
An education at Miami Dade College is more affordable than you might think. Learn more about our tuition rates and see why more than 90 percent of our graduates finish their course of studies without incurring any student debt.
Apply for Financial Aid
Even if you are not sure you will be eligible for financial aid, you should apply because that's the only way to find out. Apply for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or go to MDC's financial aid page.
Scholarships
As an MDC student, you may be eligible for a number of scholarships, grants and awards that will help you pay for college. These are awards that you don’t have to pay back. Explore the options available to you on the Scholarships page.