Overview

Family and Human Services - Family Services professionals work to help family members develop strengths, healthy relationships, and full, meaningful lives. You may work in youth services agencies, mental health centers, agencies that serve the elderly, disability services, case management, prevention, and more. Be part of a helping field that fosters hope for the future.

Why Choose Washburn University?

A career in Family Services is an opportunity to make an impact on the lives of others. It is more than just a job – it is a rewarding career promoting the wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities. Students who graduate from our program are career-ready and prepared to earn a marketable, in-demand credential as a licensed, helping professional.

Our Family and Human Services - Family Services program at Washburn University offers customizable academic plans:

Choose fully online coursework, or a mix of campus and online classes to fit your schedule
Full-time or part-time options
Meaningful fieldwork and professional networking in your own community
Gain real-world career experience with two internships at agencies in your community
Graduates of our program are eligible to apply for certification in Person-Centered Case Management (PCCM) through the Kansas Department on Aging and Disability Services and for certification as a Family Life Educator (CFLE) through the National Council on Family Relations
We are transfer friendly and accept substitutions from related coursework taken at other colleges/universities

Our program provides a foundation of evidence-based practices, enhanced by a special focus on critical challenges in the field. All of us - students, professors, clients and communities - benefit from a broad and inclusive perspective. Washburn welcomes students from diverse backgrounds.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Family and Human Services

Human Development

Skills for Helping Professionals

Prevention and Social Change

Service Coordination

Family Issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Topeka, United States

Disciplines

Family & Consumer Science Social Work View 768 other Bachelors in Social Work in United States

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Academic requirements

If you meet one of the following criteria you will be granted admission:

A high school GPA ≥ 2.25 OR;
ACT composite score ≥ 21.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the application for admission

official ACT or SAT scores (only required if you’re under 21)*

official high school transcripts

Pay a one-time, $20 non-refundable application fee

While ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission, if you have previously taken the test we prefer to have your scores on file for advising purposes and potential scholarship increases (scores will not negatively impact your admission status nor scholarship earning potential).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

11340 USD / year

≈ 11340 USD / year
Out-of-State

11340 USD / year

≈ 11340 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11340 USD / year

≈ 11340 USD / year

Additional Details

A mandatory student fee of USD 72 per term applies in addition to tuition.

Living costs

Topeka

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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About

Overview

Why Choose Washburn University?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Topeka

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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