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Gain Skills to Help Others with an A.S. in Human Services Degree

Make a lasting community impact with an Associate of Science in Human Services degree from Cornerstone University. Gain foundations and tools that agencies and service organizations need, integrated with a Christian worldview that brings hope and healing. Build skills in human behavior, communication, and care coordination, preparing you for entry-level roles in social services or to continue toward a bachelor’s degree at Cornerstone. Start your career in human services with one of the most affordable, fully online degrees — equipping you to help others with Christ-centered skills and influence.

Develop Professional Capabilities with a Human Services Associate’s Degree

Earn a valuable credential in just two years with an associate’s degree in human services — an affordable option that requires fewer credit hours and helps you start making a difference sooner. The credits can build toward a future bachelor’s degree, offering even greater long-term affordability and marketability to fit your needs.

Gain highly sought-after skills and field experience in human services through Cornerstone’s Biblically grounded curriculum.

Understanding Human Behavior – Apply your knowledge to psychological, emotional, and social situations that impact individuals and communities.

Effective Communication – Develop clear and compassionate verbal and written communication skills essential for interacting with clients and professional teams.

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Interviewing Skills – Conduct purposeful, respectful interviews to gather information, build rapport, and support client needs.

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Christian Worldview in Service – Biblically grounded personal and professional approaches to serve others from a Christ-centered perspective.

Leadership in Personal and Group Interactions – Lead, guide, motivate, and work effectively with individuals and teams in service settings.

Problem-Solving Skills – Apply tools to address challenges and identify practical solutions in various service contexts.

Team Collaboration – Collaborate with professionals across education, healthcare, and social support fields to provide comprehensive care.

Resource Navigation – Understand access to vital services and navigate systems of care, ensuring effective support.

Courses

Cornerstone is ready to help you excel in your chosen field. The courses below reflect a few of the general education and human services-focused courses you will experience to achieve your degree.

Featured Courses

LIN-100: Language in Culture

Develop beginner-level communication skills in a second language with a focus on speaking and listening. Explore a Christian theology of language learning rooted in hospitality.

SOC-101: Intro to Human Services

Explore human services and the societal conditions that affect individuals, families, and communities, including key helping skills, populations, and the vital role of Christian-based services.

SOC-111: Intro to Sociology

Learn sociology foundations by exploring key theories, social institutions, and the processes that shape human behavior and society.

FAR-211: Introduction to Fine Arts

Review music, painting, sculpture, and architecture through a historical and aesthetic lens. Develop your appreciation for the arts and your ability to evaluate them through a Christ-centered worldview.

PHI-211: Philosophy in Culture

Explore the concept of worldview from a Christian philosophical perspective, examining key ideas, interpretive issues, and the impact of philosophy on Western culture.

PSY-221: Interviewing & Counseling

Learn foundational theories, strategies, and interventions for effective human services work, with a focus on interviewing techniques for individuals and families.

SOC-229: Field Experience

Gain real-world experience through interviews, hands-on work, and a supervised placement with an agency aligned to your interests.

MGT-233: Leadership Studies

Examine leadership fundamentals like problem-solving, group dynamics, and presentation techniques through theory and case studies.

THE-238: Christian Doctrine 1

Study key biblical doctrines — revelation, God, humanity, Christ, and sin — through Scripture, with a focus on their practical application in everyday Christian life.

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Academic Catalog

General Education

A Christian Worldview of Liberal Arts and the G.O.O.D. Life

The humanities are integral to Cornerstone’s liberal arts approach, exploring culture, literature, history, and philosophy through a Christian worldview. Developed by our renowned Christian worldview scholars, students consider how to apply G.O.O.D. Life Biblical principles to inspire their spiritual growth and to profoundly influence society, industry and ministry for Jesus Christ. Our G.O.O.D. Life foundations guide students to answer life’s biggest questions from a rich Biblical perspective to shape Christ-centered moral leaders.

  • God: Who is God? What is His beauty, goodness and greatness?
  • Others: What does it mean to live in a community with responsibility and grace?
  • Ourselves: Who am I? What is the beauty and frailty of being human?
  • Dual Citizenship: What is my role as a citizen of heaven and earth?
  • Life: How do we live, know, and love the good life, valuing truth, beauty, and goodness?

Influential Careers with an A.S. in Human Services Degree

  • Youth Program Coordinator
  • Case work aide
  • Paraprofessional
  • Community Outreach Worker
  • Community services supervisor
  • Family Services Assistant
  • Social Services Assistant

Tuition

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$4,740 per semester for full-time students

Generous scholarship and payment options available.

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Start your degree at one of the most affordable Christian universities in the region. An admissions counselor is ready to help you begin the enrollment process.

  1. Apply — our application is free.
  2. Set goals — your admissions counselor is here to guide you.
  3. Maximize your credits — you could transfer in up to 75% of your degree credits.
  4. Discover affordability — scholarships and grants are available for qualified students.

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