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Bachelor of Science in Human Services
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The Bachelor of Science in Human Services degree program at Thomas Edison State College was ranked as one of the top best buys in the country for online regionally accredited undergraduate degrees, according to a national survey conducted by GetEducated.com.Transfer Your Credit
Have you attended college before? If so, you may be able to transfer credits earned at other regionally accredited colleges or universities. The College also offers a variety of other ways to earn credit - all designed around the needs of adult learners, like you.
The Bachelor of Science in Human Services (BSHS) degree is designed for students who work in select positions in key human services areas. Students select the area of study, or major, that matches their career path or interest. To complete the Advanced Level Practicum, students must have current work experience in their area of study.
View BSHS Practicum Policy.
In addition, students must work in the United States or be U.S. citizens working on a U.S. military base overseas. Students may select one of the following areas of study, or majors:
• Administration of Justice
• Child Development Services
• Community Services
• Emergency Disaster Services
• Gerontology
• Health and Nutrition Counseling
• Health Services
• Health Services Administration
• Health Services Education
• Legal Services
• Mental Health and Rehabilitative Services
• Recreation Services
• Social Services
• Social Services Administration
• Social Services for Special Populations
View BSHS Practicum Policy.
In addition, students must work in the United States or be U.S. citizens working on a U.S. military base overseas. Students may select one of the following areas of study, or majors:
• Administration of Justice
• Child Development Services
• Community Services
• Emergency Disaster Services
• Gerontology
• Health and Nutrition Counseling
• Health Services
• Health Services Administration
• Health Services Education
• Legal Services
• Mental Health and Rehabilitative Services
• Recreation Services
• Social Services
• Social Services Administration
• Social Services for Special Populations
The Bachelor of Science in Human Services degree is a 120-credit program.
