Program highlights
| Accreditation | Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
|---|---|
| Start faster | Earn an education to apply for entry-level positions in human services in less than 1 year and open doors to many future degree pathways |
| Format | 100% online classes |
| Degree pathways | Advance into an undergrad HHS degree program, or choose additional pathways in allied health, nursing, business, and more |
| QuickPaths | Transfer credit, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with Herzing University |
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Overview: Diploma in Health and Human Services
The Diploma in Health and Human Services is a 24-credit career diploma program which prepares you for a wide variety of potential career pathways in community health.
The online diploma program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in behavioral health in communities, human development across the lifespan, case management and crisis intervention, and much more.
Career-focused curriculum
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
Flexible schedule
We work hard to help you maintain school-life balance, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
Virtual services
Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, technical support and library services.
Lifelong support
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
Rolling admissions
No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.
Program classes & curriculum details
All didactic (lecture-style) classes are delivered online, and there is no field work, practicum, or internship included as part of the program. You can take the fundamental behavioral health and human services courses needed to succeed in your first entry-level job—and prepare for advancing your education in the future.
| Program | Months i | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Health and Human Services | 8 | 24 |
i. Average number of months for students to complete the program attending full-time
Required Courses
All courses, 24.00 semester credit hours, are required.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition & Cost
The cost of tuition for the Diploma in Health and Human Services program is $430 per credit.
You can potentially earn even greater savings by transferring credit from prior college coursework, applying for financial aid, or potential partnership opportunities through your employer.
Our goal is your career advancement. That's why we are always working to improve our curriculum and processes to make our program as affordable as possible while preparing you best for success in your work.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
You may be eligible for multiple scholarships and grants, both through Herzing University and several national scholarship websites.
Military/Veteran Discounts
Veterans, Active Duty U.S. Servicemembers, and spouses may qualify for a 10% tuition discount or tuition reduction to $250 per credit.
Admissions Requirements
Prerequisites to enroll in the Herzing University Health and Human Services diploma program include:
- Prior education requirement. Completion of high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Entrance testing. Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to succeed in college-level courses via prior ACT/SAT scores, completion of prior college credit, or additional entrance testing.
- Availability of time, personal commitment, and a professional attitude. We exist to help enthusiastic students fully committed to reaching their highest career goals. Our faculty and leadership are dedicated to helping you reach them.
You will need to meet and interview with a Herzing University admissions advisor and complete an enrollment application to be admitted into the program.
If you have any additional questions regarding admissions into the program, please contact our admissions team.
Find your educational pathway with Herzing University
We are proud to offer many degree pathways across all undergraduate and graduate levels.
Earning a diploma in Health and Human Services can build a foundation for you to pursue all sorts of different educational opportunities.
Undergraduate degrees
After earning a diploma in HHS, you can potentially transfer credit into an HHS undergrad degree program, BSW program—or choose related associate or bachelor’s degree programs in psychology, allied health, nursing, or business.
Graduate degrees
Pursue a bachelor’s degree in HHS in the future and you can potentially earn dual credit towards a Master of Social Work (MSW) or Master of Business Administration (MBA)—or explore healthcare administration or nursing.
Accreditation & Recognition
Our accredited & recognized online school
We strive to earn rank as one of the top private, nonprofit universities in the United States. Just as you work every day to become the best version of yourself, so do we as a university.
We are proud to have attained institutional accreditation in addition to industry recognition for our accomplishments helping students earn a college education and find career success.
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best online bachelor’s degree programs in 2025.
Herzing University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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What can I do with a diploma in health and human services?
The diploma program is designed to provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to quickly qualify you for entry-level positions in health and human services. You can earn a college-level credential in less than 1 year, start working in the field faster, and build a strong foundation to advance your education in the future.
You can earn a fundamental understanding of tools and skills to coordinate services case management within public and private agencies and organizations.
Potential job titles include, but are not limited to:
- Apprise Counselor
- Community Health Outreach Worker
- Community Health Program Coordinator
- Community Health Program Representative (Community Health Program Rep)
- Community Health Promoter
- Community Health Worker (CHW)
- Community Nutrition Educator
- HIV CTS Specialist (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Counseling and Testing Services Specialist)
Salary potential & job outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Social and Human Service Assistants earn an average salary of $47,090 per year ($22.64 per hour).*
Employment of Social and Human Service Assistants is expected to rise 8% from 2023-2033, faster than the average across all U.S. occupations.
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Yes, but it may be more appropriate to say psychology is an important element in the delivery of human services—among other fields.
Psychology represents a discipline that is a crucial component in human services, though a degree in psychology can be applied in jobs outside of the generally accepted category of “human services” jobs.
The highest degree level we offer in health and human services is a master's degree (Master of Science in Health and Human Services Leadership).
If you are interested in an undergraduate degree and want to advance your education to the master’s degree level in the future, we have many additional pathways you may consider. You can potentially earn dual credit towards a Master of Social Work (MSW) or Master of Business Administration (MBA)—or choose to pursue more healthcare-focused options in healthcare administration or nursing.
How long it takes depends on several factors, including your prior college education and the degree path you choose.
We offer multiple entry points into the field of human services:
- Diploma in Health and Human Services: 8 months
- Associate of Science in Health and Human Services: 24 months
- Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Services: 36 months
- Master of Science in Health and Human Services Leadership: 12 months
All program length estimates are averages based on full-time enrollment.
Yes, earning a degree in human services is worth it!
You’ll earn a good educational foundation to pursue jobs making real, impactful change for individuals and their communities. You can become a difference maker, and advancing your education is an important first step towards success in your new career path.
Get your start in human services with a university dedicated to your success. We are your lifelong learning partner devoted to making your rewarding career possible.
There is some overlap when it comes to careers in human services and social work. In both career fields you’ll be helping individuals and/or communities solve problems and find better social outcomes. Degree programs typically cover introductory behavioral health and global topics relevant to both career pathways.
A BSW is a professional degree specifically preparing students for generalist social work practice, while a human services bachelor’s degree is an interdisciplinary degree focusing on case management, client advocacy, and program coordination in a variety of settings.
For instance, our Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Services curriculum includes study of nonprofit organization management, grant writing and fundraising, program planning and development, and volunteer, board, and community development.
On the social work side, our Bachelor of Social Work curriculum zooms in on social services primarily for individuals and families, including counseling and communication skills, case management and crisis intervention, child welfare services and practice, and more.
The range of jobs you can potentially apply for with a diploma in health and human services can make this number difficult to identify.
However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics provides figures for the occupational grouping Social and Human Service Assistants, containing some of the most common types of professions in human services you can potentially qualify for with a college-level career diploma.
According to the BLS, Social and Human Service Assistants earn an average annual salary of $47,090 per year ($22.64 per hour).* Pay can vary based on your education, experience level, and state of employment.
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* BLS pay estimates calculate the median annual wage for various occupations. Per the BLS the median wage for an occupation is: "The wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount, and half earned less. Median wage data are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey." Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2024. BLS median wage estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geographic market in which you want to work, and degree level and field, will affect career outcomes, including starting salary and earnings as an experienced employee. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the median salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, particular wage or salary, or other career growth.
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