Human Services

Systemic inequities — in housing, employment, education, and more — continue to affect individuals and communities across the country. That’s why we need professionals who can offer information, resources, and advocacy to help people overcome these challenges. Our online Bachelor of Science in Human Services program prepares you to take on these responsibilities in the communities that matter most to you.

As a student in the program, you will learn theory and gain the foundational skills needed to practice in this field —without having to fulfill any clinical requirements. The curriculum covers several specialties within the human services field, allowing you to gain widely transferable skills that can be applied in various helping professions and settings. You will graduate prepared to assess client needs, identify community resources, and act as an advocate in your community. 

The online human services program curriculum includes core courses in areas such as social welfare policy, social work practice, and human behavior. In alignment with Simmons’ social justice values, you will learn to view each client holistically — so you can consider their individual experiences, domestic life, communities, and the inequitable systems affecting them.

The interdisciplinary curriculum combines social work, sociology, and human services pedagogies for a comprehensive learning experience.