Overview
Key facts
The Human Services major offered by Mercer University develops problem-solving skills, case management skills, and a client-centered mental health focus. Students can choose from five concentrations focused on helping individuals become self-sufficient in specific settings:
- Family Services teaches students to work with families regarding child custody, foster care, adoption, and interactions with the court system.
- Gerontology Services prepares graduates to work with clients aged 65 and older through direct services or program and policy administration.
- Mental Health Services covers categories of behavior pathology, psychotherapy theories, and communication to help clients access the solutions they need.
- Social Services provides an understanding of budgeting and funding issues necessary to lead social services agencies.
- Substance Abuse Services encompasses psychoactive substances, their impact on functioning, and treatment options to help clients in recovery.
Consider a fulfilling career in human services
In the human services field, there are many rewarding options to help others. Graduates can start nonprofit organizations, find positions in public agencies, nonprofit ministries, and school systems. Students may pursue roles providing services such as:
- Case Management
- Child Advocacy/Child Welfare
- Claims Management
- Community Outreach
- Conflict Resolution
- Counseling
- Disaster Relief
- Emergency Management
- Family Support
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Human Services
- Interpersonal Relations
- Field Services Practicum
- Research Methods for Social Sciences
- Applied Research Methods for Social Sciences
- Case Management
- Grant Proposal Development
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
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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
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Application: Mercer University offers two ways to apply for admission: The Common Application or the Mercer Application.
- Standardized Test Scores: Submit your official SAT score(s) and/or ACT score(s), if your native language or language of instruction is English. Submit an official TOEFL score of at least 80 or an IELTS score of at least 6.5, if your native language or language of instruction is not English.
- Official School Transcript(s): Ask your school counselor to send us your official secondary school report(s) or high school transcript(s), translated in English. Upon admission, submit a course-by-course evaluation of transcript(s), including Grade Point Average, translated in English by World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny & Associates.
- Letter of Recommendation: We want to hear from one of your high school teachers or counselors about your work ethic, school engagement, academic achievement, and more, translated in English
Tuition Fee
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International
42012 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42012 USD per year during 48 months. -
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42012 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42012 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
42012 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42012 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Doraville
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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