Human Services Programs
It takes a professional to provide guidance.
Whether you earn a four-year degree or a minor, you’ll gain knowledge in human services that will open the door to your future.
Human Services (B.S.)
Dive into the world of case management, behavioral therapy, nonprofit management, and more. Discover the fundamental meaning of service, humanity, and helpful relationships.
Program
Highlights
Program Highlights
- An immersive clinical experience
- The ability to build a network of numerous references
- Support from the entire Mastodon community
- An understanding of characteristics of people from diverse backgrounds
- A prestigious Purdue degree
career and salary data
How far will you go?
*General labor market and salary data are provided by Lightcast via O*NET and may not represent the outcomes experienced by Purdue Fort Wayne graduates in these programs. Purdue Fort Wayne graduates in these programs may earn salaries substantially different or less than the amounts listed. Salary and employment outcomes vary by geographic area, previous work experience, education, and opportunities for employment that are outside Purdue Fort Wayne’s control. Purdue Fort Wayne does not guarantee employment placement, salary level, or career advancement.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- Apply concepts and principles from human services courses to work settings
- Implement practice theories and design treatment plans utilizing the appropriate theory
- Demonstrate competency by analyzing human services helping skills
- Understand the structure and function of human services organizations
- Use a variety of computer programs necessary in human services organizations
- Demonstrate competency in two concentration areas
- Engage in a service-learning project in the community
- Understand characteristics of people from a diverse range of backgrounds and varying demographics
- Understand methods, analyses, and interpretation for human services’ research
- Think critically using a clinical lens when working with clients
- Analyze their own values, predicting how these values will affect their academic and professional experiences
- Apply professional ethics and standards in human service settings
- Involve themselves in professional organizations and activities and lifelong learning
- Activities Director
- Addiction Counselor
- Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist
- Behavioral Management
- Community Outreach Specialist
- Crisis Intervention Counselor
- Family Case Manager
- Family Support Worker
- Gerontology Specialist
- Juvenile Court Liaison
- Probation Office
- Refugee Case Worker
- Victim Assistance Counselor
- Youth Advocate
