Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Human Services program at the Fisher College is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students to assess the social and developmental needs of individuals and families—particularly of those who are considered at-risk or otherwise troubled—and either to participate directly in delivering the services required to address their needs, or to arrange and coordinate the delivery of quality services by others.

Learning Outcomes

Discuss the purposes, methods, history, and contributions of Human Services professions; of the organization and functioning of the public and private agencies that constitute the domestic social welfare system; and of the delivery of services to individuals and families

Demonstrate skills in observation, needs assessment, social intervention, program development and implementation, and evaluation of outcomes

Assess the human service needs of individuals, families, and communities

Employ techniques to encourage those they assist to become as self-sufficient as possible

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practice of Counseling and interviewing

Ethical Issues

Crisis Intervention

Systems and Policies

Senior Project

Abnormal Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 40 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Social Work View 857 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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Student insurance

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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application form and $50 application fee.

Official transcript sent directly from your secondary school. Photocopies of transcripts are not acceptable. Transcripts must be translated into English. If you are not able to provide an official, translated transcript, we recommend that you utilize the services of the Center for Educational Documentation to provide Fisher College with appropriate documentation.

Official TOEFL results.

A notarized, current bank statement verifying that the student has a minimum of $52,000.00 U.S. Dollars in a cash account available for his or her use.

Tuition Fee

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International

34489 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34489 USD per year during 48 months.
National

34489 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34489 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

34489 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34489 USD per year during 48 months.

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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Human Services.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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