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B.S. in Human Services/Gerontology
The Bachelor of Science in Human Services program's courses are designed to prepare graduates to work with the change process of aging and address how the aging population impacts social policy and program delivery.† All with the goal of making a difference in the life of those unable to help themselves, students are taught to assess clients' needs, develop their talents, identify community resources, and problem solve and advocate for their client. Choose a degree emphasis area in gerontology, human services administration, or child and family welfare.The program is designed to prepare you with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a rewarding career in a wide variety of helping professions. Focus on the physical, mental, and psychosocial development of humans during the aging process. This emphasis area supports students with an interest in working directly with the growing aging population and as advocates for seniors in our society. †Kaplan University's programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue employment in their field of study, or in related fields. However, the University does not guarantee that graduates will be placed in any particular job or employed at all.
