Bachelor of Science in Human Services

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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).

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Program Snapshot

Program Format: Hybrid

Number of Credit Hours: 120 Total Hours

Entry Term: Fall, Spring, Summer

Time to Complete: Four-year Program

Primary Campus: Kennesaw

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What can you do with a Human Services degree?

As an Integrated Health Science graduate, you can pursue non-clinical careers that require an in-depth understanding of the healthcare industry, such as:

Case Manager
Nonprofit Volunteer Coordinator
Community Services Advisor/Coordinator
Rehabilitation Services Coordinator
Social and Community Service Manager

Behavioral Therapist
Community Outreach Specialist
Crisis Intervention Specialist
School Counselor
Policy Analyst

Human Services Salary and Career Information

A human services degree can provide you with several rewarding career choices. With an ever-growing and aging population, the need for skilled professionals is growing in almost every area of the field.

Double Owl Pathway

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