Bachelor of Professional Arts Major in Human Services

Overview

The Bachelor of Professional Arts, Human Services Major is a degree-completion program designed to meet the career and professional needs of workers in the human services fields of

• child and youth care
• corrections
• counselling
• early childhood education
• personal support services
• rehabilitation
• social services
• other related fields

Athabasca University’s Bachelor of Professional Arts, Human Services Major brings together your knowledge and experience with theory and research from the human services fields. You will learn about:

• helping others respond to challenges in an ethical manner
• advocacy, human rights, and policy-making
• interpreting clients’ situations in a rapidly changing environment
• initiating an activist stance in professional activities

When you graduate, you will have a sound knowledge of the multiple contexts that shape your practice:

• cultural
• economic
• historical
• political
• theoretical

You will also be prepared to take on leadership positions, including performing greater administrative, counselling, supervising, and managing functions in your field.

Why take the Bachelor of Professional Arts, Human Services Major?

AU’s Bachelor of Professional Arts, Human Services Major program lets you turn your diploma into a degree while still being able to work and meet personal commitments. You bring your knowledge and professional experience, and we engage with you in understanding the broader contexts that inform your life and work.

Tuition and fees