B.A. in Human Services

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HUMAN SERVICES

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HUMAN SERVICES As a human services major, you’ll be working on skills that will help you create positive change for individuals, families and communities. And with our strong focus on skill development and hands-on experience, you won’t have to wait to start helping people.

A Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Human Services from Beacon College will prepare you for a career aimed at improving the lives of others and building strong communities. You’ll learn how to identify problems, help people make good decisions and link them to critical resources — from health care and education to job training.

A Path TO YOUR FUTURE

As a human services major at Beacon College, you will gain the skills needed to guide others toward a more positive future. You’ll develop communication and human services skills that will enable you to have a positive impact on those in need. Our program also offers an excellent foundation for graduate study.

THE BEACON DIFFERENCE

At Beacon College, you will work with professors who understand how you learn. From day one you will learn by doing, working on hands-on projects as you explore the field of human services and learn how to help others overcome life’s challenges. Pave a Path to Your Future You can customize your B.A. in Human Services degree by pairing it with a minor in another field of interest. For example: • A Psychology minor will give you a deeper understanding of the “how and why” of human behavior — an important base of knowledge for all types of employment settings, including education, business or the health professions. • An Industrial and Organizational Psychology minor will enable you to explore and recognize behaviors that contribute to a successful and positive work environment. • A Criminal Justice minor will provide valuable insight into criminology and the legal system — a relevant study area if you seek a career related to crime and victimization.

Looking for More Options? Choose from 12 other Beacon College minor programs: anthrozoology, business management, computer information systems, web and digital media, education, English/literature, entrepreneurship, game design, history, hospitality, humanities, and studio arts.

80 HOURS OF WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR HUMAN SERVICES MAJORS

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HUMAN SERVICES

IS THIS YOU?

Are you passionate about helping others? Do you want to make a difference in your community? A human services degree is the perfect choice if you aspire to advocate for and enrich the lives of others. Typical characteristics of students pursuing a Human Services degree: • Good listeners • Empathetic

• Compassionate • Problem solvers • Trustworthy • Detail oriented

Future Focused Human services professionals are in high demand due to our increasing elderly population and social problems, such as homelessness, substance abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among military service members. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this much needed career field is projected to grow by 15-20 percent though 2026. Career Paths • Marriage and family counseling • Veterans services • Children, youth and family services • Rehabilitation case worker • Disability services • Social work assistant • Community outreach worker • Child welfare specialist • Mental health counselor • School counselor • Substance abuse counselor • Probation officer • Home health aide • Adult day care worker

DID YOU KNOW?

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Human Services Degree – A Fulfilling Career Provides a comprehensive understanding of human behavior along with training in counseling, family psychology, substance abuse, ethical issues and other areas you need to prepare for a rewarding career helping others. Hands-on Training Nothing compares to learning on the job. Our Human Services majors are required to complete two internships. The knowledge, skills and experience you gain — in the classroom and through internships — will boost your résumé and your confidence with real world, real work experience. Our Location Our location close to Orlando offers rich opportunities for jobs and internships at the region’s youth advocate programs, social service agencies, occupational therapy, hospitals, schools, animal-assisted therapy centers, retirement communities and many other venues.

For more information about these and other major contact the Office of Admissions at 855-220-53 or visit our website at BeaconCollege.edu/a

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Program Requirements A total of 120 credits are required for graduation with 45 credits required in the major. Required Courses (45 credits) • Introduction to Human Services (3 credits) • Social Policy (3 credits) • The Family (3 credits) • Positive Psychology (3 credits) • Child & Early Adult Development (3 credits) • Methods of Social Research (3 credits) • Issues and Practice in Child Welfare (3 credits) • Human Services Leadership & Management (3 credits) • Adult Development & Aging (3 credits) • Abnormal Psychology (3 credits) • Cross-Cultural Psychology (3 credits) • Substance Abuse (3 credits) • Ethical Issues in Human Services (3 credits) • Counseling Strategies & Interventions (3 credits) • Human Services Capstone (3 credits)

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