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BA in Human Services

ISC - Western Washington University, United States

ba-in-human-services

Next enrollment cycle

June 2024

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First Year Course Fee

USD 24,167

Course Accredited By

ABET

  • 4 Years
  • On Campus
  • Undergraduate
  • Degree
  • Up to 6% scholarship
Do you want to make a difference in your community and empower others? A human services degree is the perfect career choice if your desire is to advocate for and improve the lives of individuals, families or entire populations.
With a background rooted in hands-on service, careers in human services often combine elements of social work and psychology. Western’s bachelor’s degree in Human Services attracts students from diverse backgrounds with a strong commitment to social and economic justice, human dignity, self-determination, and the desire to facilitate positive change.

Enrollment Cycles

  • June 2024
  • September 2024

Intensive English Program (3 quarters)

  • TOEFL (iBT) 50 overall
  • IELTS 5.0 overall
  • Pearson (PTE) 42
  • Pearson Versant 43-47
  • Duolingo Not Accepted
  • Gao Kao English 77/120; 99/150
  • GPA: 2.5 for International Year
  • 11 to 15 credit hours towards degree

Intensive English Program (2 quarters)

  • TOEFL (iBT) 60 overall
  • IELTS 5.5 overall
  • Pearson (PTE) 45
  • Pearson Versant 48-54
  • Duolingo Not Accepted
  • Gao Kao English 83/120; 105/150
  • GPA: 2.5 for International Year
  • 11 to 15 credit hours towards degree

Intensive English Program (1 quarter)

  • TOEFL (iBT) 68 overall
  • IELTS 6.0 overall
  • Pearson (PTE) 50
  • Pearson Versant 55-63
  • Duolingo Not Accepted
  • Gao Kao English 115/150; 95/120
  • GPA: 2.5 for International Year
  • 8 to 10 credit hours towards degree

International Year (3 quarters)

  • TOEFL (iBT) 50 overall
  • IELTS 5.0 overall
  • Pearson (PTE) 42
  • Pearson Versant 43-47
  • Duolingo 75
  • Gao Kao English 77/120; 99/150
  • GPA: 2.5 for International Year
  • 11 to 15 credit hours towards degree

International Year (2 quarters)

  • TOEFL (iBT) 60 overall
  • IELTS 5.5 overall
  • Pearson (PTE) 45
  • Pearson Versant 48-54
  • Duolingo 85
  • Gao Kao English 83/120; 105/150
  • GPA: 2.5 for International Year
  • 11 to 15 credit hours towards degree

International Year (1 quarter)

  • TOEFL (iBT) 68 overall
  • IELTS 6.0 overall
  • Pearson (PTE) 50
  • Pearson Versant 55-63
  • Duolingo 95
  • Gao Kao English 115/150; 95/120
  • GPA: 2.5 for International Year
  • 8 to 10 credit hours towards degree

Direct Admission

  • TOEFL (iBT) 79 overall
  • IELTS 6.5 overall
  • Pearson (PTE) 62
  • Pearson Versant Not Accepted
  • Duolingo 105
  • Gao Kao English Not Accepted
  • GPA: 2.5 for Direct Admission
    *Semester= 4Months
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Requirements

Foundation Courses (35 credits)

HSP 301 - Human Services Professionals and Personal Systems Credits: 5
HSP 306 - Human Services Foundations Credits: 5
HSP 355 - Social Justice and Equity in the U.S. Credits: 5
HSP 402 - Inequity in U.S. Policy and Institutions: Implications for Human Services 

Professionals Credits: 5
HSP 404 - Human Services Professionals and Community Systems Credits: 5
HSP 406 - Inequity in Global Policy and Institutions: Implications for Human Services Professionals Credits: 5
HSP 420 - Social Welfare Policy Credits: 5

Skills Courses (15 credits)

HSP 325 - Introduction to Interviewing and Interventions in Human Services Credits: 5
HSP 385 - Applied Research Methods Credits: 5
HSP 485 - Program Planning and Evaluation Credits: 5

Field Studies (15 credits)

HSP 435 - Human Service Organizations: Context, structure and practice Credits: 5
HSP 440 - Internship and Seminar Credits: 5 (must take at least 10 credits)
Electives (10 credits)

Choose at least two courses to meet the minimum 10 credits of electives.
HSP 315 - Human Development and Human Services Credits: 4
HSP 323 - Conflict Resolution in Human Services Credits: 4
HSP 331 - Children, Families, and Communities Credits: 4
HSP 356 - Narrative in Human Services Credits: 4
HSP 371 - Issues and Concepts in Human Services Credits: 5
HSP 410 - Mental Health: Individuals and Systems Credits: 5
HSP 443 - Disability: Individuals and Systems Credits: 5
HSP 450 - Survey of Addictions Credits: 5
HSP 451 - Foundations in Health Promotion Credits: 5
HSP 452 - Gender, Sexuality and Human Services Credits: 5
HSP 453 - Crime and Social Control Credits: 5
HSP 454 - Families in Poverty Credits: 5
HSP 456 - Aging and Health Credits: 5
HSP 457 - Trauma and Resilience Credits: 5
HSP 484 - Grant Writing Credits: 4
Other electives in human services under program advisement
 

Intensive English Program (1-3 quarters) $ 3,276 per quarter

 International Year (1-3 quarters) $7,821** (Net = $5,000) per quarter

 Direct Admission $24167

 Estimated Room & Board $ 11,873 - $17,710 

Undergraduate Pathway Scholarship 

Scholarship Available - Upto $8463 

Undergraduate Direct Admission Scholarship 

Scholarship Available - Upto $6000 

*Direct admission scholarship is available in each year

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