Purdue Global’s online human services degree can prepare you to join a growing field. The bachelor's degree in human services blends theory and practice, giving you the opportunity to explore the public and private policies that drive the day-to-day operations of human service agencies and how they can best intervene on behalf of the clients served.

Curriculum draws from multiple disciplines, including human services, developmental psychology, sociology, law, and criminal justice, and is focused on preparing you to:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of social service programs or a community outreach organization.
• Oversee the program's or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, including program requirements and benefits.
• Collaborate with or direct the work of case workers, social service workers, or probation officers.
• Provide interventions and develop intervention strategies.