Earn your bachelor degree in Human Services from an established, regionally accredited, private, non-profit institution. Established in 1865 in Ottawa, Kansas, OU offers busy adults the opportunity to earn their degree completely online. The Human Services major provides an introduction to policies and programs designed to meet community needs among varied populations. Students think critically about issues of diversity and social equity and learn to help people cope with personal challenges such as poverty, substance abuse, mental health and relational crisis. They analyze the social, legal, political and governmental forces that influence the delivery of human services and gain abilities in program implementation, client interviewing, data gathering, counseling, consulting and case management. Students may choose to specialize in advocacy, child and family services, corrections, gerontology or mental health programs. This major follows guidelines of the National Organization for Human Service Education which promotes the knowledge and skills needed by professional who plan to commit their lives to serving others. Degree Requirements
For 145 years, Ottawa University has been preparing individuals for lives of inspired leadership and personal significance. We understand the needs of adult students to balance earning their degree with the other obligations of work and family. Ottawa University is dedicated to providing a quality educational experience that offers you more.