College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Online bachelor's human services degrees
College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Online bachelor's behavioral sciences degrees
Prepare for a career in helping others
Pursue your passion of making a difference in the lives of others with our online bachelor’s behavioral science degrees. Develop a well-rounded foundation in helping professions and gain valuable skills for careers in human services, social work, correctional services and more. Our curriculum provides you with a problem-solving methodology to address personal, social and organizational issues. And you can also choose to play a role in advocating for and advancing human rights and behavioral health.
The best part? Most courses are 100% online and only 5 weeks long with fieldwork at an agency in your community. That means you’ll have the flexibility to attend class whenever it fits your life. It’s a smart, convenient way to balance family, work and school.
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Skills you’ll learn with a bachelor’s in human services degree
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES
- Evidence-based practice
- Advocacy
- Service delivery
- Behavioral health
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK
- Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior
- Engage diversity and difference in practice
- Advance human rights and social, economic and environmental justice
- Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities
- Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities
Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years
Get value from your education before you even graduate. You’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate new learned skills to your employer with every 5- or 6-week course you complete in our associate, bachelor’s or master’s programs.
Job outlook for bachelor’s in human services degree graduates
Bachelor’s human services degree course requirements
Bachelor of Science in Correctional Program Support Services
You’ll take 14 core courses with program-specific knowledge to help you gain the confidence and skills to pursue roles in the field of behavioral sciences. These core courses include topics like: criminal justice, foundations of criminal behavior, social psychology, case planning and management and program facilitation skills.
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
You’ll take 14 core courses with program-specific knowledge to help you gain the confidence and skills to pursue roles in the field of social work. These core courses include topics like: communication techniques, human behavior, social work practice, social advocacy, research and evaluation.
Tuition and financial aid
Affordable, locked-in tuition
Ways to pay — and save. Explore your options.
From grants and scholarships to transfer credits and federal financial aid, there are a variety of ways to pay for school and save on tuition.
Student experience
“[University of] Phoenix was there for me every step of the way. I became even more dedicated, inspired, and extremely motivated to finish school to pursue things that are greater than myself.”
—Jahmar R.
BS in Correctional Program Support Services, 2021
Over 1 million alumni have earned their degrees while balancing work, school and life. So can you.
How to apply for your bachelor’s behavioral sciences degree
Once you’ve selected your degree program, choose your start date from our calendar, apply for free and register before the deadline (usually one week before the program starts). Then you’ll speak to an enrollment representative to begin class.
- No application fee
- No SAT, GMAT or essay required
- Our risk-free trial lets eligible students try out University of Phoenix for three weeks with no financial obligation
Meet your college deans
Our college deans focus on developing a career-relevant curriculum. They bring industry experience to the classroom and lead a faculty of academic professionals with one goal in mind—to help you earn the skills you need to pursue your career.
Christina Neider, EdD
Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Samantha Dutton, PhD, LCSW(r), Lt Col(Ret)
Associate Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Programmatic accreditation
University of Phoenix’s Bachelor of Science in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation.
Accreditation of a baccalaureate or master’s social work program by the Council on Social Work Education’ Commission on Accreditation indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of program quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the Commission on Accreditation has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.
Accreditation applies to all program sites and program delivery methods of an accredited program. Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program.
For more information about social work accreditation, you may contact Accreditation.
Bachelor’s behavioral sciences degree FAQs
The published program length to complete a bachelor’s behavioral sciences degree is 4.25 years. Your time to completion could differ based on various factors, including any breaks from your coursework. You may be able to save time and money on your degree if you have eligible transfer credits from an accredited institution. See how you might be able to graduate faster with transfer credits.
If you want to study human behavior and enjoy helping people, a career in the behavioral sciences may be incredibly rewarding for you. You can establish an interdisciplinary foundation to help you prepare for graduate-level programs or fulfilling career paths in social work (when you earn a Bachelor of Science in Social Work), human services, correctional services and more.
Yes. University of Phoenix is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our Bachelor of Science in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation. Plus, our undergraduate social work program educationally prepares graduates to pursue state licensure or certification as a bachelor’s-level social worker in select states.
Yes, our bachelor’s behavioral sciences degree programs accept eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Speak with an enrollment representative to start the process of evaluation by the University to see if your prior college credits can apply to your program and to request your transcripts.
Our bachelor’s behavioral sciences degree programs can prepare you for various occupations, such as a caseworker, case manager, program eligibility specialist, child protective services social worker (when you earn a Bachelor of Science in Social Work), social services assistant and family service worker. Other career paths in the field of behavioral sciences may require a master’s degree or specialized education. If you’d like to further your education after obtaining a bachelor’s degree, you can pursue a related graduate program.
