Bachelor of Arts in Human Services
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Affect Societal Change
Are you interested in understanding human and social behavior, in learning how people relate to one another and about how to make a difference in their lives? With growing national issues in the aging population, social pressures on young adults and the rapidly changing profile of the American family, employment in human services are projected to experience above average growth.
Human Services Concentrations
Students in this concentration apply sociological insight to the public in collaboration with governments, non-profits, businesses and community organizations. Courses analyze a range of social institutions, social inequalities, social movements and social justice issues. Applied sociology concentration students produce positive social change and resolve social issues through active intervention in real-world settings.
Course catalog requirements for human services, applied sociology concentration
This concentration is designed for students to specialize in the interdisciplinary study of aging and the aged, and to examine the diverse social contexts for aging-related changes locally, nationally and globally. Courses cover the physical, cognitive and psychosocial developmental changes in late adulthood and emphasize human service agencies, programs, and policies that serve and affect older adults. Gerontology students are strategically positioned to improve the aging experience of escalating numbers of older adults.
Course catalog requirements for human services, gerontology concentration
Students in this concentration explore the theory and practice of social work, develop academic knowledge and professional skills in providing human services to diverse or vulnerable populations, and help individuals solve and cope with problems. Courses cover human development across the life span and interpersonal communication skills, with an emphasis on settings for social work practice. Social Work concentration students improve the well-being of individuals and families and are positioned to pursue MSW programs and professional licensure.
Course catalog requirements for human services, social work concentration
Courses and Curriculum
Course examples for a human services degree (varies based on your chosen concentration):
Introduction to Human Development
The Practice of Social Work
Sociology of Disability
Introduction to Human Development
The Practice of Social Work
Sociology of Disability
Engaged Learning
GGC fosters partnerships with local community organizations to provide tangible experiences that move portfolios to the top of the employment pile.
- Academic conference presentations
- Internships
- Service learning
GGC also creates global engagement through study abroad opportunities.
Careers and Grad School Prep
The Human Services degree spans a number of occupation options, including education, social work, counseling, advocacy, non-profit, business services, health services and research.
Government Sector
- Department of Aging and Human Services
- Veterans Affairs
- Division of Family and Children Services
Non-Profit Sector
- Community development
- Grant writing and fundraising
- Public policy
For-Profit/Business Sector
- Sales and marketing
- Research
- Health care
- Education
Graduate Degree Options
- Social work
- Gerontology
- Sociology
- Counseling
- Public administration
Minors, Certificates, Certifications
Add Value to Your Degree
Degree-enhancing minors, certificates and certifications add value to your degree. Available options range from the sciences, technology, history, political science, writing, the arts and more.
