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College of Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Studies:
BS in Human Services (NEW)

BS in Human Services

This program prepares students to meet the growing need for qualified professionals who have a broad understanding of human services program development, implementation, and evaluation. Through this curriculum, students gain the practical skills required to assist individuals and communities in crisis. The curriculum comprises courses through which students have the opportunity to develop core human services competencies, including managing and resolving conflict, organizing community resources, and interacting with diverse communities.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

  1. Describe the roles of human services professional practitioners.
  2. Develop a professional identity as a new human service professional practitioner.
  3. Describe how human services related research informs the delivery of culturally sensitive human services.
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate application of a variety of human services intervention strategies.
  5. Communicate with a variety of stakeholders in a professional manner.
  6. Demonstrate an ability to determine client needs based on a variety of information.
  7. Demonstrate skills necessary to advocate for client needs in order to support positive social change.

Degree Requirements

  • 181 total quarter credits
  • General education courses (46 credits)
  • Core courses (40 credits)
  • Elective courses (90 credits)
  • Capstone course (5 credits)

Curriculum

BS in Human Services students should take HUMN courses when possible.

General Education Courses (46 credits)

See the General Education section of this Walden University Catalog.

Note: A minimum of 60 quarter credits must be completed at the 3000 or 4000 level in order to meet program requirements. In some cases, this means that students will need to select 3000 or 4000 level courses as either General Education or elective options. Students should consult their student success advisor if they have questions about individual program requirements. 

Core Courses (40 credits)

  • Students may take this as a non-degree course.
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  • Students may take this as a non-degree course.
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  • Students may take this as a non-degree course.

Electives (90 credits) 

Choose 18 courses from General Education, Walden bachelor’s degree programs, Micro Credentials, or Accelerate Into Master’s (AIM) courses. At least 30 credits must be at the 3000 level or higher. Elective credits should total 90 to meet the program requirements. Students may also be eligible to transfer previous credit to meet their elective requirements. 

Optional Concentrations (15-30 credits)

Specific electives may meet concentration requirements. These courses are dependent upon the particular concentration. Please  refer to the concentration page for details.

Optional Micro Credential Courses  

Certain electives provide an opportunity for students to earn a workplace certificate upon successful completion of the course. Please refer to the micro credential page for details 

Capstone Course (5 credits)

  • Students may take this as a non-degree course.