Nova Southeastern University Undergraduate Programs
B.S. Human Services Administration
Fort Lauderdale, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 33,510
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Learn to Champion Change for Vulnerable Populations
Creating change for vulnerable and diverse populations in your community requires determination and a strong understanding of social dynamics. These populations depend on public and private services as part of their everyday lives. Nova Southeastern University’s Bachelor of Science in Human Services Administration will empower you to leave an indelible mark for positive change in communities that need it most.
Members of vulnerable populations range from infants to the elderly. Conditions can be physical, such as diabetes, HIV, and heart disease. They can be psychological, such as those who suffer from schizophrenia or depression. They also can relate to social issues such as abuse, homelessness, and immigration status.
If you have an affinity for helping to improve the lives of vulnerable populations, NSU can be your ticket to being that change agent in your community. The core courses in our program are designed to cover a range of areas including the delivery and administration of human services programs, counseling, diversity, ethics, and management. After that, you can choose a highly specialized concentration, such as advocacy and case management, health administration, or social work.
Why Should You Major in Human Services Administration at NSU?
- Earn a degree wherever you are in life with flexible online coursework.
- Help populations in need, instigate change and have a positive impact on the world.
- Work in different settings and experience a variety of career directions, such as health administration, public administration, business administration, and social work.
- Become part of a network of more than 65,000 alumni.
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Curriculum
Core courses cover a range of applicable fields, from management to counseling to business communications. Then you'll choose a highly specialized concentration, including one for pilots (Human Factors in Aviation Concentration). You'll finish with a combination of management skills and knowledge of an area of business or health care.
General Education Requirements
Students are required to complete 30 credit hours as part of the General Education Program.
Core courses
- Social Issues & Human Services Delivery Systems
- Introduction to Human Services Administration
- Interpersonal Assessment Skills in Human Relations
- Counseling and Assessment in Human Services
- Principles of Management
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Foundations of Accounting II
- Business Writing
- Introduction to Public Administration
- Applied Statistics
- Ethical and Professional Issues in Human Services
- Human Services and Cultural Diversity
- Supervised Experience in Human Services I
- Rehabilitation Principles and Case Management
- Marketing Principles and Application
- Accountability in Human Services Administration
- Program Planning and Evaluation
- Supervised Experience in Human Services II
Concentration courses: Nonprofit Management, Philanthropy, and Grantsmanship
- Grant Writing and Management
- Nonprofit Leadership
- Fundraising and Philanthropy
- Strategic Planning in Human Services
Concentration courses: Advocacy/Case Management
- Case Management Methods
- Advocating for Individuals with Special Needs
- Special Topics in Advocacy
- Assessment and Treatment Planning
Concentration courses: Health Administration
- Health Care Ethics
- Health Services Management
- Concepts of Health Care Finance
- Health Care Delivery Systems
Concentration courses: Social Work
- Introduction to Social Work
- Human Behavior and the Social Environment
- Interviewing and Assessment
- Social Work Practice
Concentration courses: Substance Abuse Studies
- Foundations of Clinical and Counseling Psychology
- Introduction to Substance Abuse Studies
- Treatment of Substance Abuse
- Current Psychotherapies
Experiential Learning/Internships
During your undergraduate studies, you’ll have a number of mentorship opportunities and both simulated and real-world classroom experiences.
Field placement courses will enable you to develop skills through hands-on experience. Field placements will consist of 10–12 hours per week within a human services agency located in the community and are designed to enable the student, under the direction and guidance of on-site and faculty supervisors, to apply what has been learned to real-world work experience.
Among the companies where our students have enjoyed internships include: Broadspire, A Crawford Company, and Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. Such companies as Broadspire, A Crawford Company, St. Lucie Public Schools, and Therapies4Kids have also hired NSU graduates.
Career Opportunities
Enrich Your Edge With Real-Life Experience
At NSU, your professors are eager to share the wisdom they have gained after spending years in the classroom. Our curriculum is focused on helping you achieve professional greatness. With field experiences, you’ll be equipped with real-world work experience that will bolster your resume and prepare you to enter the field or continue your education in a graduate degree program.
Average Starting Salary
A bachelor’s degree in this field will earn an entry-level student about $45,000 a year, according to PayScale.com. Depending on the position and title, the salary of an employee with this degree could range anywhere from $60,000 to $90,000 a year.
Shark Destinations
With this degree, you’ll be ready to work in non-profit agencies, community-based organizations, and government. You can become a supervisor in your area of expertise and move up the ladder of leadership.