Social Sciences Human Services Online Bachelor of Science (BS), full-time or part-time online undergraduate program Overview & Curriculum Online Benefits Program Features Careers Faculty Program Costs Apply Now Apply Now Request More Info Make an impact in your community. With a human services career, you can become a powerful influence for positive change, helping children, adolescents, and adults access the assistance and resources they need. Make a difference in your community with the online BS in Human Services from Lesley University. Develop the skills and knowledge to shape social policies and provide for your clients’ needs in settings, such as: community advocacy, health care, criminal justice, crisis intervention, and much more. You’ll gain a strong foundation in the liberal arts, human growth and lifespan development, and human services delivery systems. Our coursework gives you a deep understanding of human behavior within a social environment. Learn from experienced faculty in topic areas, such as: Ethics Sociology of family Micro and macro assessment Case management Race, class, and gender This program also emphasizes real-world experience that prepares you for your work after graduation. You’ll complete two internships, gaining valuable insight into direct practice with clients in the human services field. The combination of rigorous, relevant coursework and experiential learning means you’ll graduate armed with the skills to provide the highest-quality care to those you serve. Read more + Request more information Email Address Submit Online Bachelor Degree Inquiry Form Program Structure Online Program 120 Credits Generous Transfer Credit Start your program by working with an advisor to review your transcripts for possible transfer credits. We accept up to 90 credits from previous college coursework toward our 120-credit degree programs. This means that you may need only 30 additional credits—equivalent to 10 courses—to earn a bachelor’s degree. Credit for Prior Learning Register for our Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) to determine if you have gained other applicable college-level knowledge through work experience, volunteering, military service, or professional development. Certain standardized tests and sponsored learning programs may also be applied. You may earn up to 45 of your transfer credits from prior learning. General Education Earn credits through a combination of transfer, prior learning assessment, and Lesley coursework to fulfill general education requirements in the arts and humanities, math and science, writing, social sciences, and the liberal arts. Required Coursework Take a variety of Human Services courses that relate directly to your career goals, including Foundations and Systems in Professional Practice, Concepts and Skills in Professional Practice, Ethics, Micro/Macro Assessment, and/or Case Management. Internship Experience Apply the knowledge you’ve gained in the classroom to professional Human Services settings through two intensive internships, with support from your faculty and classmates along the way in the internship seminar. View Program of Study Thinking about transferring here? Log in to Transferology, add the courses you've taken, and see how they'll transfer to Lesley University. What are the benefits of an online bachelor's degree program? Our convenient online format offers you the flexibility to study when and where you want. You'll learn in a virtual community that supports you, with interactive elements like discussion boards, blogs, and journals that keep you connected to instructors and classmates. Access to our online learning platform and educational resources will insure that you receive everything a Lesley University education has to offer. Homelessness Among LGBT Youth Human services professionals should have a clear understanding of the unique needs, risk factors, and challenges facing LGBT homeless youth. Learn more about LGBT youth homelessness. Undergraduate Programs 92% of our 2020 graduating class is employed or furthering their education. Exploring Human Services Careers Human services professionals work alongside physicians, social workers, counselors, community leaders, and more to improve the lives of others. Learn more about human services careers. Internships Prepare for your dream job through work experience at places like: Bournewood Hospital Home for Little Wanderers Cambridge Women’s Center McLean Hospital Horizons for Homeless Children Somerville Courthouse The Double Lynx Scholarship pays big. Every student who earns an undergraduate degree from Lesley is eligible to receive 12 graduate credits toward any master's degree we offer, 100% free. That's potentially over $16,200. Read all about it. Alumni Satisfaction Ranked #20 by alumni According to a survey published in Forbes, Lesley ranks #20 nationwide for providing a high-quality education that is worth the cost. View the survey results. Blueprint of a Human Services Major What makes a successful Human Services professional? Learn more about the human services major. Macro Social Work: An Overview Macro social work is a very broad field. It entails changing, negating or repairing large scale systemic issues that affect large groups of people or entire communities and cultures. Learn more about macro social work. Careers Jobs You Could Have Job opportunities for human services majors are projected to increase by over nine percent in the next ten years in a wide range of industries, including: Case Worker Grant Writer Child Welfare Worker Probation Officer Health Educator Public Administrator Careers Where You Could Work Graduates of global studies programs pursue a wide range of careers across a variety of industries. Top employers of graduates include: Vinfen Bay Cove Human Services May Institute Community Healthlink Genesis Healthcare Inc. Riverside Community Care Faculty Joshua Baldwin Associate Professor, Social Sciences Department Chair Joshua Baldwin Associate Professor, Social Sciences Department Chair Joshua believes that students learn when they are engaged and active in the classroom. His teaching philosophy is one where he is facilitating a group discussion more than lecturing to a class. His area of academic focus and expertise includes forensic social work, social work practice with individuals and groups, and gerontology. At Lesley, he teaches these courses: Introduction to Social Work Social Work Policy Social Work Practice with Groups Research Methods Program Evaluation Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families Community Mental Health Contemporary Families Human Behavior and the Social Environment. Joshua launched Lesley's Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree in Fall 2019. Joshua holds a Master of Social Work and PhD in Social Work from the University of Alabama. Read Full Bio Publications Approximate cost for 30 credits in this online undergraduate program. Human Services Online Online Tuition $525/credit x 30 $15,750 Fees Comprehensive Fee $915 Total Estimated Cost Review all undergraduate tuition and fees, and what they cover. Tuition and fees are subject to change each year, effective June 1. Apply Now Ready to get started? 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