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ONLINE SOCIAL SCIENCE DEGREES IN SOCIAL WORK & HUMAN SERVICES

Train online to become a human services professional. Accredited universities and colleges offer the following online human services degree programs at the Associate, Bachelor, Master's and Ph.D level.
   
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Online Social Work & Human Services Degree Programs

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Human Services exists at the intersection of the social work, counseling, public health, and medical administration fields. A human services degree prepares students to address social issues and challenges in their communities. Job titles vary widely and include human services worker, case management aide, social work assistant, community support worker, mental health aide, community outreach worker, life skills counselor, and gerontology aide.

Formal education is crucial for advancement in this field, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Online degrees are available at the associate, bachelor, and master's level and can lead to positions in case management, supervision, and administration. The online format makes it easy to obtain the necessary qualifications while working.The core curriculum covers psychology, sociology, counseling methods and interviewing techniques, health and fitness, human growth and development, abnormal psychology, and case management procedures. At the bachelor and master's level, students can specialize in addictions, gerontology, child protection, deaf studies, and more.

Human Services is among the fastest growing career fields in the nation. Median annual earnings for human service assistants are $24,270; graduate degree holders can command almost twice as much. Although no program can guarantee placement or salary, the overwhelming demand for qualified human services workers ensures that a degree in this field will be well worth the investment.


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Walden University Online
  • Ph.D. in Human Services
  • Ph.D. in Human Services (Counseling)
Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Bellevue University
  • BS in Human & Social Services Administration
    Designed to give human services professionals the educational background they need to move into management. This degree helps students understand both the internal and external operations of non-profit organizations. Since most program participants have practical experience with such organizations, opportunities for sharing experiences with other professionals are emphasized to add a practical dimension to the theoretical concepts. Graduates of this degree program serve as directors or department supervisors in human services.
Bellevue University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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Capella University
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Services
  • Master of Science (MS) in Human Services
Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA)

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University of Phoenix
  • AA in Human Services Management
  • BS in Human Services
  • BS in Human Services Management
  • BS in Human Services/Management
Courses and degree programs at University of Phoenix Online are available entirely online. The University of Phoenix Online is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

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Abilene Christian University - Online
  • Bachelor of Applied Studies in Family & Community Services
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Bismarck State College
Bismarck State College offers the following online human services degree program:
  • Associate in Applied Science degree in Human Services
Accredited by the Northwest Association of Colleges and Schools.

Southern Cross University (Australia)
Southern Cross University offers unique postgraduate programs, completely online, that combine Community Development and Emergency Management. The programs at the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters level, are offered by the university's School of Human Services. This program was developed following discussions nationally and internationally and is based upon the international imperative to reduce the effects of disasters or emergencies by working with communities. Programs are accredited through Southern Cross University in accordance with the national standards for university qualifications.

SUNY Empire State College
SUNY Empire State College offers the following individualized degrees in community and human services:
  • Associate in Arts
  • Associate in Science
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Professional Studies
The potential concentrations are numerous depending upon your specific interests and goals, your prior learning and experience, and your general expectations of recognized helping professions. At SUNY Empire State College, you can design your degree to become either a specialist (i.e. family counselor, therapist) or a generalist (i.e. program director, administrator) in the helping professions. Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

University of Wisconsin-Madison Continuing Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison Continuing Studies offers the following certificate program online:
  • Human Services Administration Certificate
Accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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