Bachelor of Science in Human Services


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Program Overview

Professionals in human services serve children, youth, adults, and the elderly with emotional, developmental, social or physical problems; and those with barriers in therapeutic, supportive or preventive functions. These individuals have interdisciplinary backgrounds and utilize their learning to grow in a field that offers a wide range of career opportunities. The Bachelor of Science in Human Services program is designed for individuals who want to thrive in the human services arena with knowledge, values and skills that cross several job functions and settings.

Program Outcomes

Program Outcomes

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Human Services are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Identify the major theoretical approaches to human service work and complex human services systems.
2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of management skills in human service organizations.
3. Develop and apply basic helping skills to work with individuals within human services organizations.
4. Demonstrate the awareness of the implications and benefits of health information systems.
5. Discuss the impact and interaction between public policy issues and human services.
6. Demonstrate case management skills in working with clients.
7. Communicate effectively in a variety of modes.
8. Work effectively with diverse populations.
9. Identify the legal and ethical implications of one’s actions and incorporate an ethical perspective into one’s work environment.
10. Demonstrate and apply critical thinking skills.
11. Develop strategies for learning new skills and updating knowledge.
12. Demonstrate the general education competencies required for graduation.