Frequently Asked Questions

What Kind of Program Is It?

Human services involves the practice of assisting individuals and families who face problems such as homelessness and joblessness. Through your enrollment in Walden University's B.S. in Human Services program with a concentration in Psychology, you will have the opportunity to learn to provide life-skills training and to develop and assess human services programs. Conflict-management principles, advocacy, and crisis trauma and response are highlighted within the overall program, while the Psychology concentration can allow you to examine research models and explore topics such as the effects of multiculturalism on behavior patterns.

What Are the Prerequisites?

B.S. in Human Services with a concentration in Psychology students should be avid learners who possess qualities such as empathy, patience, and compassion. Moreover, you should have a sense of curiosity about the behavior and thought processes of humans. Applicants to Walden University's programs must be at least 24 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent; or be an active member of the military or a veteran; or have already earned at least 90 quarter hours of credit. Applicants may need to complete additional requirements for some programs.

What Are the Program Requirements?

To graduate from this Walden University program, you must complete 181 credit hours. The program includes core and concentration courses as well as general education and elective subjects. Degree program curriculum and credits are subject to change. Contact Walden University for the most current information before enrolling in a program.

Core Course Requirements

• Introduction to Human Services
• Child, Family, and Community Relationships
• Sustaining Quality of Life in the City
• Crisis and Intervention
• Intergroup Conflict and Peace Building
• Planning and Budgeting
• Case Management for Persons in Need
• Effective Human Services Interviewing
• Measuring Effectiveness of Human Services Delivery
• Capstone

Concentration Course Requirements

Choose six courses from the following:

• Psychology as a Natural Science
• Psychology as a Social Science
• Cross-Cultural Psychology
• Data Analysis and Presentation
• Methods in Psychological Inquiry
• Racial and Ethnic Identities
• Influence and Persuasion
• Global Perspectives in Psychology

What Could I Do After I Graduate?

Career Opportunities

As a B.S. in Human Services with a concentration in Psychology degree holder, you might qualify for a range of careers in the area of human services. For instance, you might apply for positions such as:

• Social and human services assistant
• Community activist
• Mental health support aide
• Community support worker

Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of this degree program.

Advanced Degrees

In addition to participating in the Accelerate Into Master's program, which allows students to earn bachelor's and master's credits concurrently, you may also choose to obtain your doctorate in human services. Degrees listed are not institution-specific but constitute a sampling of continuing education options for graduates. Degrees you could pursue include:

• Ph.D. in Human Services with a specialization in:
  • Counseling
  • Human Services Administration
  • Disaster, Crisis, and Intervention
  • Criminal Justice

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org.