Turn Compassion Into Action
You already care deeply about people. This fully online, 90-credit degree will teach you to channel that passion into meaningful work that brings solutions, hope, and opportunity to others.
Bachelor's in Human Services
Why a Whitworth Online Human Services Degree?
Designed for Life in Motion
Compassionate Care
Centered on human dignity
Fully Online
Learn from anywhere
Applied Learning
Coursework connected to your work
Purpose-Driven
Learning that integrates belief
Choose a Concentrations
Customize your degree with a specialization
90-Credit Degree
A focused path to completion
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Foundations for impact
What Will I Study?
From case management and community resources to leadership and ethical decision-making, you'll develop skills that help people thrive. You'll explore:
- How social service systems support individuals, families and communities
- The ways public policy shapes opportunities
- Advocacy, case management, and person-centered care
- Trauma-informed practices that foster healing and trust
- Ethical leadership in diverse settings
- Nonprofit leadership for community impact
Core Courses
- Group Dynamics
- Applied Cross-Cultural Communication
- American Public Policy
- Lifespan Development
- Social Identities and Institutions
- Case Management
- The Helping Process in Social Services
- Ethics in Public Services
- Career Exploration in Human Services
- Human Services Internship
Degree concentrations:
Develop your knowledge of the relationship between social services and the children and families they serve.
Courses include:
- Families & Society
- The Nature of Trauma
- Delinquency & Juvenile Justice
Strengthen your knowledge of psychology in preparation for a therapy or counseling career.
Courses include:
- Personality & Individual Differences
- Psychopathology
- The Nature of Trauma
Build the strategic, fiscal and interpersonal skills you need to succeed as a nonprofit sector leader.
Courses include:
- Leading Sustainable Organizations
- Applied Leadership Theory
- Grant Writing & Funding
Prepare for public sector management roles with special emphasis in social and health services as well as finance, human resources and strategic responses to change.
Courses include:
- Budget Management & Finance
- Management of Human Resources
- Strategic Leadership in Public Service Organizations
Purpose Meets Practice
Is this program for someone like me?
Whether you're advancing in your current role or preparing for a career in the helping professions, this program helps you build the skills, confidence, and credentials to create lasting impact. Our students are:
- Social service professionals ready to advance their careers
- Nonprofit staff serving individuals, families, and communities
- Case managers and support specialists in social service or public organizations
- Career changers seeking meaningful, purpose-driven work
- Ministry and community leaders drawn to the helping professions
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"I was worried that I was too old to go back to school, but quickly realized that it doesn't matter what age you are, you can still get your education! I took the risk to go back to school full-time while working, parenting and caring for my aging parents. I knew it would be a lot on my plate, but everyone's been supportive and I've been doing well."
Next Start Date
Next Start Date
September 28, 2026
Admissions Requirements
This program is designed for working adults who are ready to take the next step in their professional journey. Requirements include:
- Age 23+ (exceptions available)
- At least 2 years of professional work experience
- Submission of transcripts from previous institutions
Additional notes:
- Unofficial transcripts accepted for application
- Official transcripts required upon enrollment
Connect with us
Reach out to Traci, your Human Services Program Advisor
