BS in Human Services/Human Services Administration
The Human Services Administration course equips graduates with the skills to work with funding sources, influence policy, supervise staff, and be advocates to those who are vulnerable in society.
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Human Services program are poised to cultivate the important knowledge and skills needed to to pursue a rewarding career in many helping professions. With the goal of helping those who are unable to help themselves, students learn to cultivate their talents, assess clients’ needs, identify community resources, problem solve and advocate for their client, while developing intervention strategies to lead this part of the population to success.
Through a study of public and private policy that impacts the daily operations of human service agencies, students learn how to intervene on behalf of their clients. Consistent with the Council of Standards in Human Service Education’s curriculum standards, this program helps students to develop and apply critical thinking skills, identify, plan, and utilize resources to improve client situations, respect the importance of culture, gender, diversity, and global perspectives when working with clients, and utilize information and systems to appropriately manage and deliver human services.
The Human Services Administration emphasis focuses on the management and administrative roles within the human services arena. The course equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to work with diverse funding sources, influence policy, supervise staff, and be advocates to those who are vulnerable in society. Graduates are prepared to assist in situations involving other agencies and players in the human services industry.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Human Services program are prepared to make an impact on people’s lives within such areas of human service as mental health, social services, education, rehabilitation, group and community work, nursing homes, court systems, and public policy. Graduates can qualify for career opportunities as a case manager, human services administrator, adult services worker, child welfare worker, program officer, and elderly services provider.
Areas of Study: Administration, Human Services
Degree Type: Bachelor's Degrees
Program is available online!