Online B.S. in Human Services
100% Online
2.5-4 Years
Generous transfer credit policy
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120 Total Credits
7 Weeks Class Length
Multiple Start Dates per Year
Pursue your passion for helping others with an online human services degree.
Make a positive change in your community with an online Bachelor of Science in Human Services degree from Rivier University. Featuring a 100% online, interactive classroom, this program provides a selection of career-driven courses and an Addiction Studies track to help you gain the specific skills you need for your chosen profession.
Each course is designed to provide career-ready skills, paired with hands-on experience and through exclusive internship opportunities. Upon graduation, you’ll be fully equipped with the advanced communication and decision-making skills necessary for the human services field and the academic credential required to pursue a master’s degree.
Addiction Studies Track
Designed for those that have an interest in specializing in counseling and recovery services. Coursework for this track includes classes in substance use disorders treatment and rehabilitation.
Accreditations and Awards
Rivier University is fully accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
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The Rivier Advantage
Affordable Earn a competitive degree at a competitive price.
Personal Small class sizes and real-world experience provide students the skills they need for success.
Flexible Start when you want with rolling admission and terms beginning every seven weeks.
Dynamic Obtain a quality education from a university with more than 90 years of experience educating students.
Strategic Partners Program
With Rivier’s Strategic Partners Program, we can provide innovative and relevant degree programs for professionals to advance their knowledge and careers. And as a bonus, employees of Rivier’s partners are eligible for tuition discounts.
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About Rivier University
Rivier University is a Catholic institution that welcomes students from all backgrounds and provides a transformative and supportive educational experience. Throughout our history, we have been dedicated to providing a learning environment that educates the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. Our graduates excel professionally, academically, and in service to their communities.
Sources
- Community and Social Service Occupations. (2020). Retrieved September 15, 2020, from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website: https://www.bls.gov.