Human Services B.S.

Bachelor of Science Degree
WellStar College of Health and Human Services, Department of Social Work and Human Services
(770) 423-6630

The Human Services (HS) program prepares students to pursue careers in the field of human services in a variety of public, nonprofit, and private human service organizations. Students may choose either a concentration in clinical case management that provides the skills and knowledge needed for direct service provision, or a concentration in human service administration that prepares for a career in program development and management. All students are required to take a common core, which includes two internship experiences.

HS majors also have the opportunity to qualify for the American Humanics Certificate in Nonprofit Management by taking courses in nonprofit management and leadership. American Humanics, Inc. (AH) is a national organization that collaborates with affiliated universities and major nonprofit organizations recruiting, preparing, and placing students in meaningful careers with youth and human service agencies. Students pursuing the certificate must acquire the required competencies of the program including: board committee development, human resource development, nonprofit financial management, fund-raising principles and practices, program planning, and nonprofit marketing. Students demonstrate these competencies through completion of appropriate course work, participation in the American Humanics student organization, and attendance at the yearly Management Training Institute sponsored by AH.