Human Services
Overview
The Online Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Human Services from East Tennessee State University is a nationally ranked program providing a human and behavioral science background for students interested in counseling, case management, administration, or similar helping professions. Students in ETSU's Online Human Services bachelor's degree program learn the roles and functions of human services professionals, characteristics of human growth and development, aspects of human service agencies, theories and skills required of human services professionals to work with diverse clientele in a variety of settings, and the basic skills related to program evaluation, grant writing, and fundraising.
The Bachelor of Science in Human Services is an accredited, 100% online degree program offering a curriculum including the following core components:
- interpersonal skills
- social and cultural foundations
- introduction to human services
- counseling theory and practice
- developmental psychology
- research in learning and development
- administration of human services organizations
- child/adolescent/or adult psychology and development
Programs
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B.S. Human Services
The program in Human Services leads to the Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) and is designed to provide a human and behavioral science background for persons interested in entering professions such as counseling, case management, teaching, program administration, and similar endeavors. Human service practitioners work in a variety of settings for a broad range of organizations dedicated to helping others transition through their developmental issues and processes.
Program information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found in the B.S. Human Services entry of the ETSU Undergraduate Catalog.
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B.S. Human Services (Child Life Concentration)
Program information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found in the B.S. Human Services entry of the ETSU Undergraduate Catalog.
An accelerated B.S. to Master of Science in Human Services is also available. Read more about that program here.
Studying Human Services online at ETSU gave me the chance to work more on my own time.
It also allowed me to have more flexibility to manage life’s other obligations. ETSU’s
online program was best for me because of its flexibility. It also offered enough
information for me to still learn away from the classroom.
Steps to Apply
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Step 1 - Create your ETSU Application Account
Step 1 Create your ETSU Application Account by choosing the "Sign Up" option
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Step 2 - Sign into the ETSU Application Portal
Step 2 Sign into the ETSU Application Portal and select "Start a New Application"
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Step 3 - Complete the Remaining Fields
Step 3 Choose "Undergraduate," select your student type, select your start term, then choose Human Services and complete the remainder of the form.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why should a student pursue this program at ETSU? What makes it unique?
This online program is ranked 6th in the nation and can be completed 100% online! Most classes are asynchronous, but up to 25% CAN be taken synchronously if the student wishes to have more interactions with faculty. ETSU has offered this program online for more than 8 years and is accredited by the Council for Standards in Human Services Education (CSHSE). Only approximately 10-15% of Human Services programs have earned this accreditation. -
What is an exciting aspect of this program?
This program prepares students for careers where the principle aim is to make the world a better place.
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What accreditations apply to this program?
This program is accredited by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education (CSHSE). -
What are the job prospects with this degree?
Employment opportunities for one with a degree in Human Services are varied. Prospects, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, are good and suggest room for advancement and growth. -
Do students need to have a background in this field? What are the prerequisites?
No background in this field is necessary. -
Are the courses for this program asynchronous or synchronous?
Course offerings in this program offer maximum flexibility! All courses are offered in an asynchronous format, but there are some synchronous options available as well.
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Does this program require an internship or field work?
Yes, program accreditation requires 350 hours of field work. This field work is distributed across the curriculum and concentrated in one's senior year. -
Is this program designed to meet the needs of adults who work full-time and/or have family obligations?
Absolutely! Since this program can be completed 100% online, it is ideal for those with familial or professional obligations that would prevent them from completing their degree on campus.
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What is the time to completion for full-time students?
The Human Services major is part of a 4-year university education which normally takes no less than 4 years. However, if a student has previous college credit, it can be evaluated. In many cases, students with previous college credit have a shorter time to completion.
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What is the time to completion for part-time students?
This is dependent on the student's limitations and needs. It is important to take into account a student's preferences, transfer coursework (if applicable), and their expected course load, among other factors.
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Is there a plan of study/course schedule for full-time and part-time options?
There is a suggested course schedule for full-time students in the ETSU Undergraduate Catalog: Human Services and Human Services - Child Life Concentration. Part-time students work with their advisor to develop a part-time plan based on their needs.
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How many spaces are available for each cohort?
This program generally does not have capacity restraints.
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Does the college/department offer scholarships?
Yes! Please visit the Clemmer College Scholarship Information page for details.
