Bachelors of Applied Science in Human Services
Change your life, Change the world.
Turn your passion for helping others into a career. Our Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Services will provide you with the skills, knowledge and experiences you need to make a positive impact on individuals, families and communities. We focus on helping practices, advocacy, and social justice.
Questions? Contact Our Team
Fred Capestany, Human Services Faculty or Tanya Powers, Associate Dean for BAS and Workforce Pathways
“It’s inspirational, seeing my professors and their passion to give back to the students. The professors are my friends and my colleagues in the field. One instructor told his entire class, ‘I hope over the years anytime you have a question, you will reach out to me.'”
– Mark Isaksson
“This is not a traditional college, but a college that takes a word like ‘inclusion’ and puts that word into action. This really is a college that is built by staff and students.”
– Laneeka Hall
The BAS in Human Services is:
- An ideal degree for students who have earned their Associate of Applied Science degrees in Human Services or Substance Use Disorder Professional.
- Students who bring in other associate degrees will require 15 credits of Human Services prerequisites.
Be marketable in the field
According to Lightcast data, nearly 50% of the job descriptions noted a Bachelor’s degree as the requirement.
The BAS in Human Services replaces the previous BAS in Youth Development degree. The new degree will maintain a few youth development courses for those students who are interested in this area.
The human services field is growing
Predicted job growth in Social and Human Services in the next 10 years is 17.9%. Graduates of this program may find employment as:
- caseworkers
- community advocates
- community educators
- social services coordinator
- program specialists
- care coordinators
Students may want to pursue a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or Public Administration after completing the BAS in Human Services.
Courses include:
- Research and Writing for Human Services
- Current Issues in Human Services
- Cultural Competence for the Human Services Professional
- Program Design and Implementation
- Advanced Field Experience
Fast facts:
- 2-year, full time model
- Fall start (if you want to finish in 2 years, going full-time)
- Flexible modalities – online, in-person, and virtual (Zoom)
- Average cost of tuition is $14,772 plus books and other fees
- Conveniently located in your community