Online Human Services Degree :: Accredited Universities

The BPA-HS is a degree-completion program that brings together your knowledge from education and work in the human services fields (early childhood, child and youth care, all areas of counselling, services to persons living with disabilities, child care education, rehabilitation, social services, and corrections, to name a few) with the field's theory and research to complete a university degree.

Entry Requirements

• graduates of an approved two-year human services related diploma;
• graduates of a previous undergraduate university degree in an unrelated discipline (with at least one year of professional practice relevant to the Human Services major); or,
• students with a minimum of two years of university-level coursework (with at least one year of professional practice relevant to the Human Services major).

Other Fees

• $115 Application Fees

• $180 Learning Resources Fee (per 3 credit course)

• $9 Students' Union (per 3 credit course)

• $2 Alumni Relations (per 3 credit course)

• $334 Out of Country fee (For international students per 3 credit course)

• $100 Evaluation Fee

• $100 Examination rebooking fee

• $100 Late examination request fee

• $50 Multiple examination fee

• $165 Per Extension Fee

Notes

• Coursework and credentials must have been obtained from a college, university, or institute of technology approved by Athabasca University. Individuals who have questions about the eligibility of their previous education for admission are strongly encouraged to contact the program coordinator.
Students are strongly encouraged to plan an individualized program of study to
• Consolidate and formalize their previous learning
• Build on their existing knowledge
• Broaden their knowledge base
• Explore areas of interest, and
• Prepare themselves for future education and career choices.
Plan your program of study carefully to ensure that you meet all of the degree requirements. A maximum of 12 credits may be completed at the 200 level including any 200-level courses in the required common core. You must also complete a minimum of 18 credits at the 400 level, including at least 9 credits in Human Services.
Some students may qualify for
• A maximum of 60 credits of Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) towards entry to this program, or,
• A maximum of 30 credits may be awarded toward the remaining credits in the program.

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If you are already working in the human services field or seeking to enter the field, a master’s degree can help to enhance your career goals in your profession. The Master of Science (MS) in Human Services degree program can prepare you to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations such as mental health centers, guidance centers, mental hospitals, alcohol and drug treatment centers, and correctional institutions. Coursework includes focus on the theories and applications, research, and communications skills necessary for work in human services professions. The MS in Human Services degree program is designed to help you develop an understanding of the needs of diverse populations and thereby enhance service delivery.

Entry Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, a nationally accredited institution approved and documented by the faculty and dean of the College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, or an appropriately certified foreign institution.

• A grade point average (GPA) on (on a scale of 4.0) as described below. Additional requirements may apply.

• 2.7 for the bachelor’s degree, or

• 3.0 for the last 60 hours of coursework (including graduate work), or

• Between 2.0 and 2.7 for the bachelor’s degree. Students seeking admission with a GPA between 2.0 and 2.7 will be required to submit a personal/professional goal statement with a self-appraisal of qualifications for the profession, current résumé (or career summary), one completed letter from a current employer, and evidence of completing one undergraduate introductory psychology course with a grade of “C” or better.

Students admitted with a GPA between 2.0 and 2.7 must enroll in W 5096 Academic Writing within the first 15 week semester and pass within the first 30 weeks. Admission between 2.0 and 2.7 must be approved by the program chair and must be justified, documented, signed, placed, and retained in the student’s academic file.
o Between 2.0 and 2.4 for the bachelor’s degree. Students are also required to submit three academic or professional letters of recommendation (one from an employer).

• A minimum score on an Argosy University pre-approved English language proficiency test is required for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction as specified in Section Five, Admission Policies, “English Language Proficiency Policy.”

All applications for admission must be submitted to the Admissions Department. An admissions representative is available to help interested applicants complete the following required documentation:

• Completed Application for Admission Form.

• Application fee (non-refundable, except in California and Arizona. In the state of Arizona, the application fee is refundable if the application is canceled within three business days of the applicant signing the Enrollment Agreement).

• Personal/professional goal statement with a self-appraisal of qualifications for the profession.

• If the basis of admission is an earned bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher (on a scale of 4.0), an official transcript from the degree granting institution.

• If the basis of admission is a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) for the last 60 hours of coursework, official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended during the 60 hours of study.

• Prior to matriculation applicants will be required to submit a personal/professional goal statement (the statement is used for advisement purposes and does not become part of the academic file).

Other Fees

Books and supplies : $1,020

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The Bachelor of Human Services program educates students through a Christian perspective about social issues, problems and professional ethics and values that are the foundation of human services. Graduates are equipped to make effective contributions to the field of Human Services through work at agencies involved in mental health care, welfare, corrections, education, and other areas. A Behavioral Science concentration is also available.

Entry Requirements

Each applicant's record is examined for evidence reflecting potential for intellectual and social growth, strength of character, and seriousness of purpose. These qualities are evaluated by considering each applicant's academic record, including graduation, SAT Reasoning Test (SAT) or the American College Testing (ACT), and optional references.

Course Requirements

- 4 years of College Prep English
- 3 years of Math (preferably Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, or higher)
- 3 years of Science (at least 2 lab Sciences, preferably Chemistry, Physics, and/or Biology)
- 2 years of the same Foreign Language
- 1 year of Government/Economics

Other Fees

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Help make an impact on the lives of others with a degree in human services. If you’re compassionate and have a will to learn, listen, and help those in need, this is the program for you.

By earning your online human services bachelor's degree at CSU-Global, you will gain an understanding of various community and social services such as child care, mental illness services, support for people with disabilities, and elderly support, and the types of people who fulfill those jobs.

The human services courses in this program will prepare you to work in a wide variety of social fields, and equip you with the necessary skills and fundamentals to successfully help individuals, families, groups, and organizations. You’ll cover many topics, including human development, intervention methods, case management, and human services administration.

Entry Requirements

To be fully admitted into one of CSU-Global’s bachelor’s degree programs, you should have some prior college credit and a cumulative grade point average of 2.30 or above.

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The Bachelor of Science in Human Services equips students with the skills required to serve clients in a variety of public outreach organizations. Drury University's degree offers a combination of psychology and sociology courses with an optional leadership concentration. Human services graduates work alongside social workers, detectives, doctors, and other specialists who help individuals tackle major challenges in their lives. Many human services programs provide intervention for citizens with substance abuse problems or victims of crime or violence.

Other Fees

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