B.S. in Human Services

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s B.S. in Human Services Degree?

• Abnormal psychology and chemical dependency
• Crisis intervention and multicultural counseling
• Social welfare and policy

Our online human services degree program seeks to foster your sense of social responsibility and sensitivity to the needs of others. Throughout your courses, you’ll learn how to serve others in a way that affirms the dignity and worth of each individual. This integration of ethical principles and industry best practices can help set you apart as a person of integrity in the workplace.

You’ll also study essential topics in social work, psychology, and human services, then put your skills to the test by completing an internship. Some of the areas you’ll study include group dynamics, case management, and the relationship between psychology and Christianity. Our seasoned faculty have years of experience in social services and are dedicated to helping you achieve your career goals.

Potential Careers for B.S. in Human Services Graduates

• Case manager
• Child services worker
• Community outreach worker
• Family support specialist
• Group home worker
• Mental health technician
• Program coordinator
• Social service specialist

Benefits of Pursuing Your Online Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your bachelor’s in human services online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
• The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
• To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!
• Liberty University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

• Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
• Reserve/National Guard
• Veterans/retirees
• Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
• Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:

• Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
• Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)
• 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
• Potential college credit for military training