The Bachelor of Science in Human Services Leadership prepares graduates for leadership roles at human service agencies and graduate-level study, and enables students to apply transfer credits earned at other institutions and credits awarded for professional and military training and other prior learning. The program aligns with the Council for Standards in Human Services Education (CSHSE) curriculum guidelines.
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For a limited time, we are waiving the cost of PRC 101, our three-week orientation course that is required for most undergraduate students and helps you explore career opportunities. It also makes you eligible to earn a Google Career Certificate, the Meta Social Media Marketing Professional Certificate and take additional courses through our partnership with Coursera at no cost. This means you can earn up to 22 credits for free, which can save you more than $13,000 in tuition (and even more in books).
What You Can Expect
Credits:
121
Format:
100% online (excluding practicum)
Transfer Credits:
Up to 102 transfer credits can be applied to this degree
Emergency Student Aid grants are available for Peirce students. Grants can be used to pay off balances, cover tuition, buy books, and for all costs of attendance, including food, rent, childcare, and transportation. Learn more.
Graduates of the B.S. in Human Services Leadership program will be able to:
| INSTITUTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: | Min. Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| PRC 101 | Peirce College Orientation | 1 |
| BIS 111 | Application Software Fundamentals | 3 |
| COM 112 | Speech Communication | 3 |
| COM 312 | Practical Reasoning | 3 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| ENG 103 | Rhetoric and Research | 3 |
| HUM 102 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| HUM/HIS | Humanities/History Core (choose 1) | 3 |
| MAT 102 | College Algebra | 3 |
| MAT 109 | Statistics I | 3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 270 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| SCI | SCI Core (choose 2) | 6 |
| GEN ED | Gen Ed Core (choose 1) SOC 101 is recommended | 3 |
*Students entering the program without MAT 101 must take MAT 101 as a General Education Core requirement.
| PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: | Min. Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| HSL 101 | Introduction to Human Services Leadership | 3 |
| HSL 105 | Human Development | 3 |
| HSL 201 | Basic Helping and Counseling Skills | 3 |
| HSL 210 | Human Services Delivery Systems | 3 |
| HCA 220 | Cultural Awareness for Health and Human Services Professionals | 3 |
| HSL 250 | Case Management Skills | 3 |
| HSL 280 | Group Dynamics | 3 |
| HSL 290 | HSL Practicum I | 3 |
| HSL 320 | Violence and Trauma in Society | 3 |
| HSL 330 | Ethics in Human Services Leadership | 3 |
| HIA 340 | Health and Human Services Research Methods | 3 |
| MGT 360 | Nonprofit Management | 3 |
| HSL 390 | Current Trends and Treatment Approaches in Substance Abuse Care | 3 |
| HSL 400 | Advanced Helping and Counseling Skills | 3 |
| HSL 401 | HSL Practicum II | 3 |
| HSL 410 | Human Services Policy and Advocacy | 3 |
| HIA 480 | Strategic Planning and Organizational Development in Healthcare | 3 |
| ELE | Elective courses (choose 9) | 27 |
The employment of human service managers is expected to grow 13 percent through 2028 – much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The bureau states that this forecasted employment growth will be driven by increases in the elderly population and increased demand for substance abuse treatment and mental health and health-related services.
For more information about potential human services careers for Peirce graduates, visit our Human Services Careers page.
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