Programs

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Human Services (BS)

Degree: Bachelor of Science Cost: $285 per credit hour *
Darden College of Education: Department of Counseling and Human Services Required: 45 credit hours from ODU (120 total)
Course Delivery Modes: SatelliteAttend class at a site for a live streamed course where the students and instructor can talk to each other., Online asynchronousAccess course material online from any location and complete coursework at your own pace., Practicum / InternshipA practicum or internship that requires your physical presence is a required part of this program., Online synchronousAccess class online during the live broadcast, sometimes using Adobe Connect. Locations: 30
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Overview

The Human Services degree completion program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in a variety of community service agencies. Students learn:

  • the roles and functions of the human services professional;
  • characteristics of human growth and development;
  • characteristics of human services agencies;
  • theories and skills of human services; and
  • basic skills related to program evaluation, grant writing, and fundraising.

The Human Services degree program also includes ethical, legal, and multi-cultural issues as they relate to the responsibilities of the human services professional. Professional writing skills are stressed in all coursework.

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Admissions Requirements

Acceptance into ODU as a degree seeking student.

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Careers In This Field

  • Case Worker
  • Community Outreach Worker
  • Social Service Liaison
  • Mental Health Aide
  • Residential Counselor
  • Behavioral Mgt Aide
  • Intake Interviewer
  • Case Management Aide
  • Group Activities Aide
  • Probation Officer
  • Case Monitor
  • Family Support Worker
  • Eligibility Counselor
  • Social Work Assistant
  • Psychological Aide
  • Adult Day Care Worker
  • Life Skills Instructor
  • Assistant Case Manager
  • Child Abuse Worker
  • Residential Manager
  • Social Service Aide
  • Rehabilitation Case Worker
  • Child Advocate
  • Juvenile Court Liaison
  • Gerontology Aide
  • Community Organizer
  • Home Health Aide
  • Therapeutic Assistant
  • Youth Worker
  • Halfway House Counselor
  • Parole Officer
  • Social Service Technician
     

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Undergraduate Distance Learning Tuition Rates

Tuition Classification Cost per credit hour
Virginia residents (with Virginia domicile) $285
Students living outside of Virginia $285
* In Virginia but without Virginia domicile $807


Rates are subject to change. Please visit the Office of Finance web site for complete tuition details.

* For questions about domicile or “in-state” status as it applies to tuition rates, please visit the University Registrar web site.

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Curriculum

Map out your education with this program's Long Range Schedule (PDF). The required, 12-credit supervised internship is designed as the culminating experience of the Human Services program and is completed during one semester after the completion of all course work. To learn more about the internship, please speak with a Site Director, visit the department's web page, or contact one of our national representatives at 1-800-968-2638.

All ODU undergraduate distance learning programs are degree completion / transfer programs. Explore Monarch TRANSFERmation to see how courses you've completed may transfer to ODU. To have an advisor review your transcripts, contact your nearest ODU extended classroom site or call 1.800.968.2638.

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Locations

Online

Arizona

Virginia

Washington

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