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BS in Human Services
Walden University
United States of America, Minneapolis
BS in Human Services
About
What’s the Career Impact of Earning a BS in Human Services?
Help Those Who Need Help the Most
From suicide to substance abuse, the rising tide of social issues calls for more qualified professionals to help people access life-saving services. Demand for practitioners with a bachelor’s in human services has grown, with more than 10,000 related jobs posted in 2018 versus 7,260 in 2015.1
Walden’s BS in Human Services program prepares you to be on the front lines helping clients navigate social services in settings around the world. Build a broad set of highly marketable skills that can open new doors, whether you aspire to work in nontherapeutic direct services or administration.
What Can I Do With a Bachelor’s in Human Services?
A BS in Human Services from Walden can prepare you for a number of nontherapeutic direct service or entry-level leadership roles in government agencies, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and foundations. Between 2017 and 2018, demand for most job titles in the field increased, with top titles including: 2
- Case manager
- Social worker
- Family services specialist
- Residential counselor
- Mental health technician
- Director of social services
- Coordinator
Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this online bachelor’s in human services degree program.
Enhance Your Earning Potential
A BS in Human Services degree can potentially lead to higher earnings. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for social and community service managers was $65,320 in May 2018.3
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of Walden’s online BS in Human Services program will be prepared to:
- Articulate historical and current issues that have shaped the development of the human services profession.
- Understand the role that human services professionals play in working with individuals, communities, and families in need.
- Identify strategies to address marginalization and social stratification for diverse communities in support of social change initiatives.
- Advocate client needs across a variety of social domains.
- Utilize knowledge of formal and informal networks in the human services delivery systems.
- Implement appropriate models for addressing crisis-related problems in the lives of clients.
- Apply legal and ethical standards in providing client services and maintaining client records.
- Evaluate service delivery and program effectiveness.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
- Official transcript(s) of highest degree or coursework completed to date
- English proficiency test scores (if applicable)
- Goal statement (select master’s and doctoral programs only)
- Completed application
- Current résumé, when applicable
- Access to a computer and the Internet
English Program Requirements
Since you’ll be learning online in English, U.S schools typically request official scores from one of four English proficiency tests:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
- Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB)
- Academic modules of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
- The Pearson Test of English
Since you’ll be learning online in English, U.S schools typically request official scores from one of four English proficiency tests:
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
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BS in Human Services
Walden University
United States of America,
Minneapolis
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