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MS - Social and Community Services
People who choose this specialization are often interested in pursuing management or community outreach positions in public or private organizations focused on serving community needs. The curriculum is designed to increase your understanding of such critical issues as cultural awareness, utilization of community resources, social change, and public policy. Strengthen your ability to advocate for and facilitate positive change in your community with this Social and Community Services master's specialization. Concentrations: You can use your electives to earn a concentration in Public Health or Homeland Security for no additional time or money as part of this specialization, .
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Kaplan University Online Kaplan University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. |
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Advanced Start B.S. in Human Services
Kaplan University's innovative online bachelor's degree program combines the career-oriented focus of a two-year degree with the academic curriculum of a four-year program. You could experience the flexibility of joining the workforce while pursuing your lifelong goals. This online degree program focuses on public and private policies that drive the day-to-day operations of human service agencies and how students can best intervene on behalf of the clients they will serve. A completed bachelor's
degree may give you the qualifications you need to increase your income
potential and marketability in today's job market.† Kaplan University's online advanced start program could help you earn a Bachelor of Science in Human Services in as little as two years, if you have your associate's or bachelor's degree from a regionally or nationally accredited college or university.**See University Catalog for Transfer of Credit policy.
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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.
Master of Arts in Human Services
The Master of Arts in Human Services offered by Bellevue University is a non-licensure degree, and is not intended for those seeking mental health licensure or the practice of mental health counseling. This 36-credit hour degree is designed to enhance personal communication and leadership skills, as well as provide an introduction to the variety of functions required of leaders in the human services arena. This is designed for individuals already employed in the human services field or who are planning a career in the human services professions.
B.S. in Criminal Justice - Human Services for Criminal Justice
The B.S. in Criminal Justice - Human Services for Criminal Justice program blends contemporary theory on the nature, extent, and cause of crime with the study of national and international criminal justice practices. The program is designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge to prepare for a career in law enforcement, the justice system, corrections, homeland security, and social services. The program can help prepare you to become a more effective social change agent in criminal justice organizations at the local, state, federal, or international levels. Plus, the program uses the latest interactive media, including lifelike, computer-generated scenarios from crime scenes. Learning is supported through coursework and a final capstone project. Our curriculum is based on the recommendations of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. It is ideal if you want to work as an advocate for victims or communities and directly with victims in social services and nonprofit organizations. In this concentration you will: study how to assess the needs of victims and identify community resources and responses; analyze contemporary problems and trends in victimology; and explore restorative justice strategies to repair the harm caused by criminal behavior and to return criminals and victims to their communities with strategies for living productive, crime-free lives.
Master of Science (M.S.) in Human Services
Post University's Master of Science in Human Services allows prospective students to acquire the conceptual, analytical, and operational knowledge to assume new or more advanced positions in the field of human services. The curricular content is focused around an essential core of learning experiences and skill sets and provides two specializations in either human service program administration or clinical counseling within organizational settings. The program is designed to meet the educational needs of individuals who seek to advance their skills and career options or seek employment in a wide variety of human service positions. The objectives of the Master's Degree Program in Human Services are to provide an:
- In depth understanding of managerial and organizational knowledge essential to operate human service programs successfully including planning and managing of people, grant writing, preparing program budgets, and implementing information systems.
- Understanding of human behavior systems ranging from individuals and groups to organizations, communities, and society. The training and education will stress the complexity and interconnectedness of human problems, national policies, social and cultural forces, and the demands of organizational work.
- In-depth understanding of the major models of intervention and treatment, industry-competent problem analysis, and skill achievement to plan, implement, and evaluate these strategies. Understanding of the core values of human service work industry, its ethics, history, and the need to be aware of one's own values and to have an empathic understanding of their client's values, goals, and lifestyle.
Associate of Applied Science in Human Services
The Human Services program is perfect for someone who finds joy in helping others and seeing their work directly benefit those around them. You will learn how to provide services to individuals or groups of people with diverse problems and help them overcome their obstacles. The Human Services Associate's degree will prepare you for a career where you help people in need. A degree in Human Services will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to make an impact in your community. Graduates of the Human Services program have the opportunity to work in many different environments. After earning a Human Services Associate's degree, you will be equipped to work in many different areas as a Social Service Assistant, Community Service Specialist, Eligibility Specialist, Social Service Specialist, or Rehabilitation Counselor.
Master of Arts in Human Services - Executive Leadership
The program's specialized core courses are offered through the Liberty University Center for Counseling and Family Studies. Students examine human behavior of the organization leader, focusing on biblical leadership models through Liberty University's Master of Arts in Human Services with a concentration in Executive Leadership. You will learn how to develop vision and strategies, maximize teamwork, and resolve conflict.
Master of Science in Assistive Technology Studies and Human Services
Assistive technology means a better quality of life for people with disabilities. But as the technology increases in complexity, it can present solutions wrapped in complications. This 2 year, 30-unit, 10-course program will provide you with cutting-edge preparation for building a career that will enhance the quality of life for individuals who use assistive technology.Why Should You Consider a Graduate Degree in Assistive Technology and Human Services (ATHS)?The U.S. Department of Labor predicts long-term growth in the health education and health services industries, the healthcare and social assistance professions, the related scientific and technical service professions, and in including the areas of assistive/adaptive technologies. Consequently, the demand for master's-level trained practitioners in assistive and recuperative services and technologies has never been greater.CSUN launched a new Master of Science in ATHS, believed to be the first such degree program in the country, recognizing the need for trained professionals to address the issues that arise from the burgeoning field of assistive technology.Choose This Program Because...
- It is taught by a blend of distinguished faculty from CSUN's College of Health and Human Development, College of Engineering and Computer Science and accomplished AT industry professionals.
- Prepares you for multiple career options in AT assessment, advocacy, AT device development and design, and related counseling work.
- CSUN is widely recognized for its expertise and resources in disabilities services.
- Designed for working adults, the ATHS program is tailored for busy midcareer professionals. Also contributing to your success is the exceptionally high level of support services for which The Tseng College is well-known.
Master of Science - Community Economic Development
The Community Economic Development Program (NCED), with national and international specializations, is an applied 20-month master's degree designed for working professionals interested in acquiring the credentials and skills to help communities become more stable and achieve greater ownership over resources. It serves domestic U.S and international CED practitioners. Typically, the project is linked to their area of specialization and employment. Students are required to plan and implement a CED project in their communities as part of the program. The “learning by doing” sequence of courses takes place throughout the duration of the program and is designed for students to learn and apply directly all the skills and tools CED practitioners need to enhance their community-based work.
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A.T. Still University of Health Sciences The University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). |
Established in 1892 by the founder of osteopathy, A. T. Still, M.D., D.O., ATSU began as the nation's first college of osteopathic medicine and has evolved into a leading university of health sciences. Today they offer more than 20 master's degrees across allied health disciplines; doctorates in health education, physical therapy, and audiology; the doctor of dental medicine (D.M.D.); and the doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.).
Doctor of Health Education (D.H.Ed.)
ATSU's School of Health Management offers an online Doctor of Health Education (D.H.Ed.) program that is a 20-course, 94-credit-hour program and includes a required applied dissertation. The D.H.Ed prepares students for leadership in health profession education. Students are challenged to examine the current state of healthcare education and their responsibilities and roles within it. Graduates are recognized as innovative leaders in educating their patients, peers, students, and achieve excellence in program design, policy development, implementation, management, and evaluation of local issues.
BA/Social Science - Human Services Administration
Take a multidisciplinary approach to social sciences where different outlooks are combined and applied to real world issues. Your fundamental understanding of the human service industry as well as how the application of the behavioral sciences can positively impact the human service environment will supplement your studies in Social Science resulting in a well-rounded degree. You can transfer up to 12 approved credits of Human Services Administration coursework to qualify as your concentration in the Social Science degree program. You'll be glad to know that you can transfer in these approved credits no matter when you took them so the credit you've already earned will not go unused. You'll graduate from Ashford with a dynamic degree that will enhance your opportunity for promotion within your chosen field. Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (BA/SS) degree from Ashford University and develop a sound understanding of the society we live in - individuals, families, communities, governments, and cultures - from various perspectives.
Bachelor of Science in Human Services
The program provides excellent preparation for those wishing to continue their education in graduate school and is also offered to those learners who intend to pursue careers in the human services area after graduation. The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Human Services program is to prepare the learner to understand the psychological, socioeconomic, and political foundations of a multicultural society and to utilize that knowledge to identify needs and to coordinate and provide appropriate social services.
Associate of Science in Human Services
Individuals are subjected to more stress, resulting in social problems, as society becomes more complex. Today, more efforts are directed toward helping individuals meet their problems and enhance their social wellbeing. The Associate of Science in Human Services Degree provides the knowledge & skills necessary for a rewarding career in supporting people in our community. The general area of Human Services offers a wide variety of challenging and rewarding career opportunities and the skills acquired are readily applicable to related fields such as social work, public administration, and corrections. One of the most recent developments in American employment patterns is the increased demand for human or social services. Groups that benefit are children, adolescents, people with disabilities, the disadvantaged, and the aging. Job opportunities exist in both private and public human services agencies. To complete this degree, 61 credit hours are required.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Human Services
The Colorado Tech Online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice - Human Services degree program focuses on teaching students how to demonstrate professional written and verbal communication skills, resolve complex problems independently and ethically and demonstrate knowledge of the psychological and sociological dimensions of human behavior and crime - in response to this growing need for skilled human services professionals in the criminal justice industry. You can also learn to demonstrate competency in the key areas of the criminal justice system, demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills of the chemical dependency professional, demonstrate knowledge of the core activities and skills of the Human Services professional in the context of the criminal justice system, as well as integrate and examine the emerging trends in the criminal justice system.The curriculum places a special emphasis on working with youth. This industry-current program gives students the opportunity to earn five résumé-enhancing CTU Academic Certificates: Domestic Violence Interventions, Juvenile Delinquency, Corrections Technician, and Victim Services, Legal Studies and Court Process, and Chemical Dependency Counseling. This degree program also features courses including: Corrections Solutions, Criminal Procedure, Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, Ethics for the CD Counselor and Human Services Practice in the Criminal Justice Setting.
Associate of Applied Science in Social Work
Do you have a heart for helping? Would you feel deep satisfaction in helping people improve their lives? If so, you are a perfect candidate for a career in Social Work! Enroll today and you'll be on your way to making $40,000 a year or more with experience doing work that truly matters.The McKinley College Social Work program has been designed by experts to speed you toward a position in the Social Work world. Social Work Professionals genuinely care about people and want to help those without the resources to help themselves. Your efforts will trickle into every part of your community. You'll be in a position to assist the elderly, help protect children, find resources for the disabled, ensure a safe haven for those who need it…the list goes on and on. You truly will have the opportunity to make the world a better place in Social Work.
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US Career Institute U.S. Career Institute is nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council. |
U.S. Career Institute is a leader in distance education. We have provided superior career training for more than a quarter of a century, preparing thousands of men and women for rewarding, in-demand, professional careers in a wide variety of industries.
Associate of Applied Science in Social Work
Do you have a heart for helping? Would you feel deep satisfaction in helping people improve their lives? If so, you are a perfect candidate for a career in Social Work! Enroll today and you'll be on your way to making $40,000 a year or more with experience doing work that truly matters.The US Career Institute's Social Work program has been designed by experts to speed you toward a position in the Social Work world. Social Work Professionals genuinely care about people and want to help those without the resources to help themselves. Your efforts will trickle into every part of your community. You'll be in a position to assist the elderly, help protect children, find resources for the disabled, ensure a safe haven for those who need it…the list goes on and on. You truly will have the opportunity to make the world a better place in Social Work.
Behavioral Intervention in Autism
UMass Online's Behavioral Intervention in Autism Certificate introduces behavioral methods and details how such methods can be used and evaluated. It is a four course certificate is designed to provide professionals in education, psychology, child care, and human services with an understanding of autism and related developmental disorders. The certificate was developed in partnership with the Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, a pioneer for over three decades in research, education, and service for people with developmental disabilities and their families, the University of Massachusetts Medical School who formed a partnership with the Shriver Center in 2001, and UMass Lowell, to address inequalities in health and human service systems, serve the citizens of the Commonwealth in an effort to reduce the impact of disease and disability, and educate and develop compassionate healthcare and human service professionals. All courses BACB approved.