BS in Human Services - Walden University

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11/25/2024: Course-Based

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You’re driven by your compassion for others. Turn that talent into career-ready knowledge and skills that will position you to excel in a variety of fulfilling direct-service or entry-level leadership roles. When you choose Walden’s BS in Human Services program, you will:

Prepare confidently for today’s human services field: Courses reflect rigorous professional standards defined by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE).
Tailor your learning to your desired human services career: Six concentrations allow you to focus on your personal interests and professional goals.
Get a head start on your master’s degree: Our Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) program allows you to select graduate-level courses that you may apply toward a future MS in Human Services.

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Concentrations

Addictions

Child and Adolescent Development

Criminal Justice

Leadership and Administration

Psychology

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Curriculum

This bachelor’s program is eligible for Walden’s Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) option, which allows you to earn credit toward a master’s degree while completing your undergraduate studies.

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Career Options

Walden's BS in Human Services degree can help prepare you for such careers as:*

Case manager
Social worker
Family services specialist
Residential counselor
Mental health technician
Director of social services
Coordinator

*Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program

Entry Requirements

Adult students who hold a high school diploma or its equivalent will be considered for admission. Applicants must also meet one of the following criteria:

You are 21 years of age or older.
You are under 21 years of age with 12 quarter credit hours.
You are an active member of the military or a veteran with documentation of service.
You are concurrently enrolled in an approved partner institution with an articulation agreement with Walden.

See more information for international applicants.

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Ongoing Military Offer

A 15% tuition reduction for servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and their spouses.*

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Why earn your BS in Human Services at Walden?

Job-Ready Skills

Gain the know-how employers seek. This includes practical direct-service skills as well as the leadership mastery to work in administrative positions.

An International Perspective

Join a diverse community of human services professionals. Broaden your global understanding of the field and prepare for opportunities in the U.S. and around the world.

Skip the Fieldwork

You’re not required to complete fieldwork or a practicum in Walden’s BS in Human Services program—although the option is there should you be interested.

“My faculty members challenged me to see my purpose as a change agent through a totally different lens. They helped me focus on the needs of my clients, hearing their voices, and understanding their culture and economic struggles.”

Barry Woods Jr. | MS in Human Services Graduate

Find detailed information for this program, including possible occupations, completion rate, program costs, and median student loan debt.

Enrollment Restrictions by State

Walden currently cannot enroll residents of the following states/districts into the BS in Human Services program: New Mexico and Wisconsin.

Ongoing Military Offer:

A 15% tuition reduction for servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and their spouses.*

*A 15% tuition reduction is available to new students who are servicemembers, veterans of the U.S. armed forces, or employees of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This tuition reduction is also available if you are a spouse of a servicemember, veteran, or employee of the VA. This tuition reduction cannot be retroactively applied. Tuition reductions are applicable to tuition only and do not apply toward books, materials, and other supplies or fees needed for a course.

Walden may change the tuition reduction offered hereunder at any time, but such change will not affect the tuition reduction for students who are currently enrolled at Walden and using the existing tuition reduction. All tuition reductions, grants, or scholarships are subject to specific eligibility requirements. Contact a Walden University Enrollment Specialist for details.