In order to start your core requirements and internship, you must enter the program during fall or winter quarter. You may enter spring or summer quarter, but only electives and some required courses will be available to you. As an upper-division major leading to a bachelor of arts degree, this program consists of 90 credits and can be completed in two years. Many students find a less intense pace is better for them and complete the program in three years. This degree is broad-based and beneficial in a variety of settings.
Many graduates work in social services agencies, others in private industry.
Employment opportunities include family advocate, grant writer, community educator, vocation rehabilitation teacher, counselor, volunteer coordinator, case manager, and fundraiser and developer. Yes, the human services degree provides an excellent foundation for a master s degree. Many graduates go on to earn degrees in a wide range of fields, such as social work, human resources management, law, adult education, and rehabilitation counseling. Classes are held at the different sites at which you apply. Classes are held Monday through Thursday and sometimes on Friday or Saturday.