Students in Ottawa University's Bachelor of Arts in Human and Social Services program learn to help people cope with personal challenges such as poverty, substance abuse, mental health, and relational crisis. You will gain abilities in program implementation, client interviewing, data gathering, counseling, consulting, and case management in online and face to face courses.
Courses will introduce you to policies and programs designed to meet community needs among varied populations. You will think critically about issues of diversity and social equity and analyze the social, legal, political, and governmental forces that influence the delivery of human and social services. You may choose to specialize in advocacy, child and family services, corrections, gerontology, or mental health programs.
Career Opportunities Include
- Counseling
- Social work
- Community outreach
- Rehabilitation
- Elder care
- Government programs
- Addictions counseling
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For curriculum and course descriptions of OU's Bachelor of Arts in Human and Social Services degree, download a program overview.
See also: Addictions Counseling