• 专业概况
• 所属院系
• 中国学生入学要求
• 课程信息

专业概况

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Online Human Services Degree Program Overview

Help individuals and communities in need by mastering the art of advocacy and the fundamentals of effectively helping populations in need with an online Bachelor of Arts in Human Services degree from Southern New Hampshire University. Earning your online human services degree gives you more than an understanding of how compassion meets policy and process. It offers the personal rewards that come from helping to improve the lives of individuals, families or entire populations.

Through the bachelor's in human services program, you'll learn how to:

• Evaluate social, political and historical milestones and trends as they relate to human services' role in advocating for individuals, families and communities in need
• Use culturally responsive strategies across diverse populations
• Apply legal and ethical standards to provide comprehensive, well-informed care
• Demonstrate professional, interpersonal dynamics in formal and informal networks
• Evaluate policy development, communication strategies and coalition-building opportunities – the building blocks of social change
• Develop knowledge and skills in inquiry, critical and creative thinking, and decision-making

Choose the general track or enhance your degree and specialize your skill set with one of 3 concentrations: child and family services, gerontology and substance abuse.

Your online human services degree courses are taught by practicing human service professionals who bring years of experience to their teaching. You’ll develop the research and communication skills needed to identify and assess community resources for your clients, conduct community assessments and interview and assist clients who need services. Upon graduating, you'll have knowledge and skills that will help position you for success in the field of human services.

Career Outlook

With an aging population and the increased demand for substance abuse treatment and mental health and health-related services, graduates of the BA in Human Services program can expect to see great opportunities in their field.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, reported a median annual salary of $67,150 for social and community service managers in 2019.1 And with a projected growth rate of 13% for those positions through 2028, employment prospects look positive for those seeking new opportunities in the human services field.

Most human service organizations are government agencies or nonprofits. While some exist to serve many populations living in an area, there are also many human service organizations that specialize in helping at-risk populations overcome specific issues. As a human services professional, you could find yourself in fields like:

• Abuse & domestic violence prevention
• Food and nutrition
• Foster care and adoption
• Housing and shelter
• Youth development
• Legal and victim assistance
• Public safety and disaster relief
• Senior care and housing
• Juvenile justice or prisoner rehabilitation
• Substance abuse

Human services professionals work in community, residential care or institutional settings. You may find yourself providing direct services such as leading a group, organizing an activity, or counseling or advocating for those struggling with mental illness, substance abuse, domestic violence and health conditions. You may handle administrative support tasks, too. Job titles include:

• Adult care worker
• Caseworker
• Community outreach worker
• Group home worker
• Home health aide
• Juvenile court liaison
• Life skills instructor
• Mental health aide
• Probation officer
• Residential counselor
• Social service liaison

Child and Family ServicesSubstance AbuseGerontology

所属院系

进入哪个院系学习？ Southern New Hampshire University

中国学生入学要求

为来自中国的学生设计 Students must have the equivalent of a U.S. high school diploma. Minimum GPA: 2.5/4.0 or equivalent (Students with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 – 2.49 may be eligible for provisional admission). TOEFL: 71; IELTS: 6.0 (sub scores: 5.5); PTE: 54; ELS: 112; EF: C1; ILSC: A2; Michigan: 85; ASC English: Completion of Level 6; FLS: Completion of Level 15.

课程信息

学制：在线/远程学习(120 学分)

学费：US$9,600.00 (¥ 62,149) /年

开学时间：2022六月28日

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