Human Services, BS
The Bachelor of Science in Human Services applies systems thinking and a holistic framework to prepare students for careers in community advocacy, organizational leadership, and social change. Guided by an appreciation for empirical research and its direct application to field practice, the program fosters a collaborative environment
where students are encouraged to achieve their potential. The curriculum focuses on the development of practical, real-world skillsets, recognizing and building upon the valuable contributions adult learners already make within their workplaces and communities.
Students investigate the complex ethical, legal, and operational dynamics of social service, non-profit, and public sector organizations. Graduates are equipped to serve as effective, empathetic leaders and agents of change, dedicated to fostering a more just society.
• Students gain the skills needed to work with people in a way that preserves their dignity and builds on their strengths, empowering them to address their concerns, leading to better outcomes.
• Students learn to identify and work with the strengths inherent in individuals, families, and communities.
• Students gain practical skills for assisting people in making positive changes that will improve the quality of their lives.
• Students are prepared for personal and professional growth.
• Students have built a solid base for graduate studies in a wide variety of professional and academic fields.
• Students become effective agents of positive change