The Bachelor of Science in Human Services program is designed to prepare you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a rewarding career in a wide variety of helping professions.* Students are taught to develop their talents, assess clients' needs, identify community resources, and problem solve and advocate for their client—all with the goal of making a difference in the life of those unable to help themselves.
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. The 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.
*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, eligible for job advancement opportunities, or employed at all. Additional training or certification may be required.
Calendar Type:
Kaplan University is on a quarterly system.
Credit-earning Options:
Transfer credit is available. Please ask an Admissions Advisor for details.
Delivery Format:
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All of your courses and programs at Kaplan University can be completed online.
Carnegie Classification:
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Baccalaureate/Associate's College
Technical Requirements:
Windows XP/Vista/7 OR Mac OS X. 10 GB hard-drive space. 1024 x 768 monitor with a 16-bit or greater video card. DVD-ROM drive or CD-ROM. Sound card with speakers and microphone. Microsoft Office 2003+. IE 7.0+ OR Firefox 3.013+. High speed Internet.
Geographic Restrictions:
One of the greatest benefits of being online is that there are no geographical boundaries. This benefits the student in many ways, from convenience to a better selection of instructors to practical knowledge in many different areas.
On-Campus Requirement:
There are no on-campus requirements.
Scholarships Offered:
Please see website for scholarship details.
Loans Offered:
Please see website for loans and financial aid availability.
Important:
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