Bachelor of Science in Human Services
The Bachelor of Science in Human Services (HS) degree provides you with an educational foundation to build a rewarding career helping others experiencing social and personal difficulties. You will learn the importance of self-reflection and self-awareness to understand your beliefs, values, and biases as a necessary tool when working with vulnerable populations.
The human services degree is multidisciplinary and will prepare you to become skilled as a human services professional in multiple roles and settings to help improve the quality of life of those you will serve.
Human Services majors choose a concentration area for their studies:
- Social Engagement and Advocacy (SEA)
- Nonprofit Management and Social Innovation (NMSI)
As a human services major, you will graduate with competencies in communication, assessment, advocacy, documentation, community networking, cultural competence, social policy, civic engagement, and professional/career development.
As a graduate of the human services program, you may qualify to take the Human Service Board Certified Practitioner (HBCP) exam for becoming a Human Service Board Certified Practitioner (HBCP).
