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Behavioral Health & Human Services – Human Services Management Concentration Bachelor’s Degree

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Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Health & Human Services – Human Services Management Concentration

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Behavioral Health & Human Services – Human Services Management Concentration prepares students to lead and administer organizations that deliver behavioral health and human services across nonprofit, public, and community-based settings. The curriculum emphasizes nonprofit governance and administration, healthcare management principles, program development and evaluation, and leadership in human services, developing graduates’ ability to design, sustain, and improve service delivery organizations through sound management practice and data-informed decision-making.

Students explore how theory informs practice, how policy shapes service delivery, and how collaboration across agencies improves client outcomes. Emphasis is placed on ethical counseling skills, cultural competency, leadership development, and real-world application.

Graduates are prepared for careers in nonprofit organizations, social service agencies, advocacy groups, community programs, and public service leadership roles.

Estimated Annual Cost: $8,640

Cost estimate based on enrollment in 45 annual quarter hours with current Tuition and Fees. Cost includes fees for textbooks and materials.

 

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Career Paths

Case Manager
Case managers work with individuals to connect them with services and support that improve their well-being.
Community Outreach Coordinator
Community outreach coordinators build relationships and organize events to engage and support local communities.
Nonprofit Program Manager
Nonprofit program managers oversee programs that help communities, ensuring they operate effectively and achieve mission-driven goals.
Family Support Specialist
Family support specialists provide guidance, resources, and support to families to improve stability and overall well-being.
Advocacy and Policy Associate
Advocacy and policy associates research, analyze, and support initiatives that influence public policy and programs that benefit communities.
Human Services Administrator
Human services administrators manage teams and services that support individuals and communities in need.

What You Will Learn

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Apply human services theories to improve client and community outcomes

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Understand how policy development and advocacy shape service systems

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Collaborate with community agencies to strengthen service delivery

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Practice ethical decision-making and professional counseling standards

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Lead with cultural competence, integrity, and professionalism

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Why pay more for the same degree?

Thanks to our Transfer Agreements, GMC Online students can take their college credits with them to dozens of other colleges and universities. Why pay more for core curriculum when you take the same accredited courses at GMC Online for less, and then transfer to the four-year college of your choice? Here’s a cost comparison:

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Concentration Courses

HUS 200 Introduction to Human Services | 5qh
HUS 205 Counseling Skills | 5qh
HUS 210 Theory in Human Services | 5qh
PSY 208 Social Psychology | 5qh
SOC 210 Societal Issues and Trends in Healthcare | 5qh
SWK 200 Introduction to Social Work | 5qh

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About This Program


The Bachelor of Applied Science in Behavioral Health & Human Services – Human Services Management Concentration prepares students to lead and administer organizations that deliver behavioral health and human services across nonprofit, public, and community-based settings. The curriculum emphasizes nonprofit governance and administration, healthcare management principles, program development and evaluation, and leadership in human services, developing graduates’ ability to design, sustain, and improve service delivery organizations through sound management practice and data-informed decision-making.

Students learn to apply organizational theory, evaluation methodologies, and leadership frameworks to advance agency effectiveness, support workforce development, and address the complex administrative challenges facing behavioral health and human services organizations in diverse community contexts.

Graduates will be equipped to apply behavioral health and human services theories, evaluate evidence-based research, develop advocacy and leadership strategies that address community-level needs, and enter the workforce as professionally prepared practitioners who serve individuals, families, and communities across a range of organizational and community-based settings.

Program Benefits


  • Applied, career-focused curriculum
  • Strong emphasis on ethics and professionalism
  • Leadership preparation for nonprofit and community organizations
  • Focus on real-world service delivery systems
  • Capstone experience connecting theory to practice

Cost for the Degree


Average Annual Cost for this Degree:
$8,640

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