Are you seeking a career in the helping professions? Pursue your passion with a degree in Human Services from Columbia International University. Our faculty members are experienced professionals in the human services industry, dedicated to preparing students for meaningful and rewarding career opportunities. Our program offers a flexible online learning environment that is tailored to meet the unique needs of each student.
In the Human Services program, you will develop a fundamental understanding of the human services field, including topics such as human behavior, social work ethics, and the role of culture in the helping professions. You will also have the opportunity to explore different career paths within the human services field, including social work, counseling, and public health.
In addition to preparing you for entry-level positions as social service or human service assistants, the knowledge and skills gained in the program also prepare you for further study at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels in health and human services fields. Our graduates are well-prepared for a wide range of career opportunities in healthcare and social assistance industries, government organizations, and nonprofit organizations.
At CIU, we believe that the study of human services is not just a career choice, but a calling. Our program is designed to foster in students a deep sense of empathy and compassion for those in need, as well as the skills and knowledge needed to help them achieve their goals. Whether you’re just starting your journey in the helping professions or seeking to take your career to the next level, our Human Services program offers a supportive community of learners and faculty who are committed to helping you achieve your goals!
Online
January 10, 2025
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College of Arts & Sciences
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The curriculum provides a solid foundation in the human services field, with a focus on counseling, social work, and public health.
Our program offers a flexible online learning environment that is tailored to meet the unique needs of each student.
There are many career opportunities for graduates to demonstrate their passion for service as they help the vulnerable and the voiceless citizens in their communities through service delivery and advocacy.
In addition to the undergraduate core and other related courses, here is a glimpse at a few of the courses you will be taking in this program.
For a full list of courses related to this program, visit the Academic Catalog at one of the options below:
This course explores the historical context and the current structure of the Human Services field. You will be exposed to case management and group facilitation as well as the primary intervention strategies used in human services. The arenas involving special populations served in the Human Services profession will be examined, such as addictions, mental health, developmentally disabled, and the homeless. Topics include values and ethical dilemmas, the social welfare system, diversity, program planning, organizing and changing systems, legal issues and the need to stay current as a human services professional.
This course is a concentrated look at the application and practice of applied behavior analysis. This course provides practical knowledge and experience with a critique from the Christian worldview.
This course is designed to lay foundational principles for an understanding of biblical manhood, biblical womanhood, biblical marriage, and the nurture of children. Along with this will be a review of the stages of life involved within marriage and family.
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