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B.S. in Human Services

USA

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What will I learn?

The Human Services Program provides students with academic and practical experiences necessary to enter the field of human services. The University’s learning context ensures that program graduates are fully acquainted with diversity, and the program’s curriculum ensures that they possess a ‘tool kit’ to face complex dilemmas that arise in the field of human service.

Coursework and theory are applied in supervised fieldwork to ensure that students are ready for employment in a wide range of human service agencies and community organizations. Our graduates have achieved high levels of success in the field. Students have the option of enhancing their programs with minors in such fields as Education, Business and Social Sciences. A significant number minor or double major in Psychology. Stimulating courses are taught by experienced faculty who are current practitioners as well as active researchers.

Learning Outcomes

By completing the BS in Human Services, students will:

  • Be knowledgeable of the history and systems of the Human Services field.
  • Be skillful at program assessment, planning, and development.
  • Be able to find, use, manage, and protect information effectively.
  • Be competent in the core interventions of their profession.
  • Be effective at oral and written communication.
  • Be adept at program administration and leadership.
  • Be committed to ethical practices.
  • Be respectful of client values and attitudes.
  • Be mindful of their own personal development.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (120 credit hours)

Tuition fees
US$32,860.00 per year
Start date

Expected August 2024

Venue

University of Bridgeport

126 Park Avenue,

BRIDGEPORT,

Connecticut,

6604, United States

Full Time (120 credit hours)

Tuition fees
US$32,860.00 per year
USD $16,430 per semester/term for (12-18 credits); Accelerated Degree Completion Tuition: USD $575 per credit
Application deadline

Expected December 2024

Start date

Expected August 2024

Venue

Waterbury Center Campus

84 Progress Lane,

WATERBURY,

Connecticut,

6705, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must have completion of secondary or high school certificate/diploma.

You must demonstrate English language proficiency in one of the ways listed below. If you cannot demonstrate English language competency in one of these ways prior to registration, you will be given the University English Language Assessment Battery (ELAB) test upon arrival. If you pass at a satisfactory level, you may be able to begin academic classes.

  • Proof of completion of Advanced Level at the University’s English Language Institute (ELI)
  • Attainment of a satisfactory score on the University of Bridgeport’s English Language Assessment Battery (ELAB)
  • A minimum TOEFL score of 75 (IBT) for undergraduates
  • A minimum IELTS Band score of 6.0 for undergraduates
  • A minimum Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score of 53 for undergraduates
  • A minimum Duolingo English Test score of 90 for undergraduates
  • A grade of “C” or better from an accredited American university for one semester of college English Composition
  • An official letter certifying completion of ELS (English Language Services) Level 112
  • An official “O” level or “A” level Certificate indicating a grade of “C” or better in English
  • An EIKEN score of Grade 2A or above for undergraduates
  • A score of 4 or better on the “English A” Higher Level examination in the International Baccalaureate (IB) program
  • WAEC, WASSE, CXC, etc. – Score of “C” or better on English Language exam

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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