Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Services

Learning Outcomes

• Understand policy development in order to effectively advocate for clients and communities
• Apply culturally responsive practices across diverse populations to strengthen professional practice and enhance human services outcomes
• Learn legal and ethical standards of the human services profession
• Develop a deep knowledge of human service principles and practices, along with the critical thinking and decision making skills necessary to create and implement appropriate assessment and intervention strategies
• Learn how to collaborate effectively with government agencies, schools, families, and communities to effect social change
• Apply current and tested human services practices, with the full consideration of individual differences and environmental context and with an understanding of the history of the human services profession
• Effectively and accurately apply a range of practical research skills necessary for the continuous improvement of services, program evaluation and accountability, and the competent meeting of individual, family, and community needs
• Demonstrate the leadership and supervision skills needed to successfully manage human services organizations

Program Eligibility

To qualify for admission to Highline’s BAS Human Services Program, eligible applicants must have:

• Completed a regionally accredited AAS degree or higher (or its equivalent), in one of the following Chemical Dependency, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Paraeducator, Paralegal or Community Health and Wellness. 
• Other associate degrees will be considered on a case by case basis; (new bullet)
• Official transcripts from an accredited college or university;
• A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better.

Application Process

To be considered for the bachelor of applied  science program prospective students must submit the following: 

• Completed Highline bachelor application form.
• Students who have completed related AAS degree
• Other associate degrees will be considered on a case by case basis
• Official transcripts from a regionally accredited college.

Requirements

Please contact Faculty Advisor or Program Manager for most updated information.

Students must have a total of 50 credits of general education courses and 60 credit of 300/400 level courses to be awarded the BAS degree.

Total Program Credits: 180 Credits