Human Services: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) (AS)

If you’re interested in helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), the associate degree in human services at Minot State University is a great place to start. This program prepares you to become a direct support professional, working hands-on to assist individuals with disabilities in their daily lives and communities. It’s a meaningful career path that lets you make a real difference while gaining valuable skills and experience. 

NOTE: Most courses in AS in Human Services with a major in I/DD are only offered once every two years. Students' schedules will vary. See your advisor for assistance. 

Program Type: Major

Offered: Online

Credit Hours: 68

Est. Time to Complete: 2 Years

Department: Department of Education and Inclusive Services

11:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

96%

Job/Graduate School Placement Rate

1:1

tutoring, academic advising and career coaching

Program Highlights

Value

In North Dakota, employees of community-based I/DD service agencies may complete 100-200 level I/DD courses through their employer for reduced fees.

Online

Minot State has a 30-year history of preparing human service professionals to specifically support professionals to specifically support individuals with I/DD. To meet the national demand for human service professionals, we offer this established program online.

Learn While You Earn

Agencies often seek to train and promote direct support professionals who have proven their commitment to these positions. Our online career ladder is the perfect solution for employers, direct support, and other professionals seeking advancement in the field. Service providers can retain you, a valued employee, while you earn your degree.

Careers & Outcomes

45K

Median annual salary for social & human service assistants
→ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Top Careers

  • Social and Human Service Assistants 
 
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Questions? We're Here to Help

Office of Enrollment Services
701-858-3350
1-800-777-0750 ext 3350
askmsu@minotstateu.edu

Evan D. Borisinkoff, Ph.D. BCBA, LBA
Associate Professor
701-858-3055
evan.borisinkoff@minotstateu.edu

Additional Program Information

Minot State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.