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Your impact matters. Channel your compassion for others into a fulfilling career with Walden’s BS in Human Services program.
You have a desire to help others. Whether you aspire to be a direct practitioner or an administrator, Walden’s BS in Human Services program can empower you to turn your passion into impact. A bachelor’s in human services degree prepares students to excel in direct services to individuals, families, and communities or in human services leadership roles.
Gain the know-how employers seek. This includes practical direct-service skills as well as the leadership mastery to work in administrative positions.
Our coursework reflects rigorous professional standards set forth by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE).
Choose from six compelling concentrations to focus your program on your personal interests and professional goals.
You’re not required to complete fieldwork or a practicum, but the option is available to you if you prefer to have field experience.
Join a diverse community of human services professionals and broaden your global understanding of the field.
Take graduate-level courses as an undergraduate that could be applied to a future MS in Human Services.
Receive up to a $4,000 Grant and Tech Fee waived for the first term if you reside in the U.S. and start this program on May 30, 2022. Contact one of our Enrollment Specialists to learn more.
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Customize your studies by choosing six concentration courses that complement your personal and professional goals.
Admission is considered for adult students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. Applicants must also meet one of the following criteria:
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Walden’s BS in Human Services program can empower you with the skills to thrive in non-licensed, nontherapeutic direct service or entry-level leadership roles. Develop essential relationship-building and community engagement expertise and learn to ethically guide people to the services they need for a better life. Take your career further and make a greater impact serving your community.
From suicide to substance abuse, the rising tide of social issues calls for more qualified professionals to help people access life-saving services. Demand for practitioners with a bachelor’s in human services has grown, with more than 10,000 related jobs posted in 2018 versus 7,260 in 2015.1
Walden’s BS in Human Services program prepares you to be on the front lines helping clients navigate social services in settings around the world. Build a broad set of highly marketable skills that can open new doors, whether you aspire to work in nontherapeutic direct services or administration.
A BS in Human Services from Walden can prepare you for a number of nontherapeutic direct service or entry-level leadership roles in government agencies, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and foundations. Between 2017 and 2018, demand for most job titles in the field increased, with top titles including: 2
Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this online bachelor’s in human services degree program.
A BS in Human Services degree can potentially lead to higher earnings. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for social and community service managers was $65,320 in May 2018.3
Graduates of Walden’s online BS in Human Services program will be prepared to:
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