Prepare for a career in helping others
Pursue your passion of making a difference in the lives of others with our online bachelor’s behavioral science degrees. Develop a well-rounded foundation in helping professions and gain valuable skills for careers in human services, social work, correctional services and more. Our curriculum provides you with a problem-solving methodology to address personal, social and organizational issues. And you can also choose to play a role in advocating for and advancing human rights and behavioral health.
The best part? Most courses are 100% online and only 5 weeks long with fieldwork at an agency in your community. That means you’ll have the flexibility to attend class whenever it fits your life. It’s a smart, convenient way to balance family, work and school.
Skills you’ll learn with a bachelor’s in human services degree
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK
Bachelor’s human services degree course requirements
Bachelor of Science in Correctional Program Support Services
You’ll take 14 core courses with program-specific knowledge to help you gain the confidence and skills to pursue roles in the field of behavioral sciences. These core courses include topics like: criminal justice, foundations of criminal behavior, social psychology, case planning and management and program facilitation skills.
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
You’ll take 14 core courses with program-specific knowledge to help you gain the confidence and skills to pursue roles in the field of social work. These core courses include topics like: communication techniques, human behavior, social work practice, social advocacy, research and evaluation.