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Follow Your Calling With a Social Work or Human Services Bachelor’s Degree
Do you want to help individuals and families live better lives? Walden’s online social work and human services bachelor’s degree programs can help you turn that passion into purpose. Develop as a practitioner and advocate through engaging curriculum and hands-on experiences. Learn from experienced faculty who are actively making a difference in their own communities. An online social work or human services bachelor’s degree from Walden can prepare you to enter the field or start on a path to your master’s degree.
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FAQ About Online Social Work and Human Services Bachelor’s Degree Programs
What is a bachelor’s degree in human services?
A bachelor’s degree program in human services prepares graduates with the skills to advocate for and help improve the lives of individuals and communities facing serious issues that endanger them or affect their quality of life. BS in Human Services coursework focuses on topics such as prevention, remediation of problems, conflict resolution, and improved delivery of essential services. The degree also gives graduates a foundation to pursue an MS in Human Services.
What can you do with a bachelor’s degree in human services?
A BS in Human Services can prepare you for a number of nontherapeutic direct service or entry-level leadership roles in government agencies, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and foundations. Top titles include:
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Case manager
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Social worker
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Family services specialist
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Residential counselor
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Mental health technician
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Director of social services
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Coordinator
Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of the BS in Human Services degree program.
What can you do with a bachelor’s degree in social work?
A Bachelor of Social Work program can prepare you for a variety of social work careers, including:
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Caseworker
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Family service worker
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Habilitation specialist
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Mental health assistant
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Residential case manager
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Activity/workshop director
Career options may require additional experience, training, or other factors beyond the successful completion of the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree program.
Where can I work if I have earned a bachelor’s degree in social work?
Social workers come in when people hit a difficult time and provide the support and guidance those people need to move past their troubles and get on with their lives. There are different types of social workers for different types of problems. Social workers may be employed in a variety of settings, including:
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Healthcare
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Mental health
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Family services
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Addiction recovery
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Education
Can I become a social worker if I earn a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree?
Although many social work positions require candidates to earn graduate social work degrees and obtain licensure, some entry-level positions are open to applicants with a bachelor’s degree in social work. Whether you need a license to practice in these positions depends on your state. While some states require only graduate-level social workers to earn licenses, others offer a Licensed Bachelor of Social Work (LBSW) credential for qualified candidates.
You can also fill several other positions within social work organizations, as long as the positions do not require the direct care of clients. For example, you can start your social work career as an administrative assistant, an eligibility coordinator, or a human services assistant.