Overview

You will study human services using an ecological framework that envisions the individual in constant interaction with his or her environment, affecting and affected by institutions (families and organizations), the communities in which these institutions exist, and the institutions’ socioeconomic and political environments.

The Human Services major from University of Massachusetts Boston has been carefully constructed to meet community and workforce needs. Its ten courses focus on the skills, knowledge, and core values of human services practice, as well as the theoretical models that inform the field.

What Students Gain

While completing their coursework, students in human services build professional experience for their resumes through our applied service-learning programs and capstone. Students also gain:

Knowledge of human development, family functioning, and community dynamics
Basic skills in intervention with individuals, families, and groups
Understanding of the history and structure of human services systems
Research and information requirements for effective delivery of services
Knowledge of ethics, values, and policies guiding human services practice

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Life Cycle and the Environment
History of Social Welfare
Intervention with Individuals and Small Groups
Intervention with Large Systems
Human Service Systems for Contemporary Families
Professional Responsibility and Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Social Work View 1120 other Bachelors in Social Work in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed UMass Boston online admission application
Application fee of $100
An official high school record, leaving certificate and/or graduation examination results or their notarized copies. All documents in foreign languages must be translated by a certified professional. Records must be sent directly from the institution to be considered official.
Academic recommendation letter (from a school-based counselor and/or teacher)
500-word essay
Test scores

Tuition Fee

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International

36581 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36581 USD per year during 48 months.
National

36581 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36581 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

14905 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14905 USD per year during 48 months.

New England Regional Regional: $26,081 /year

Living costs for Boston

1560 - 3239 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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