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Bachelor of Arts in Health and Human Services

Work in the helping professions to serve and assist people! Advance your career when you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Health and Human Services degree online from Ashford University®. This degree prepares you to provide health and human services to diverse populations of all ages.

Healthcare is one of America's largest employment sectors, and trained people with degrees are needed to fill the growing demand. Prepare for numerous helping positions in caregiving, service delivery, and other roles. You will develop strong communication skills and learn the role of technology in health and human services.

Specialization

You may also choose to delve into other areas of health and human services when you add a specialization to your degree program. A specialization consists of four (4) courses, each worth three (3) credits. These courses are taught online as part of your degree program. For more detailed information, see the Courses tab. Choose the following specialization:

  • Long-Term Care
    Enhance your degree when you add the Long-Term Care specialization to your Bachelor of Arts in Health and Human Services degree program. Study gerontology and the challenges confronting long-term care facilities.

Your classes in this Bachelor of Arts degree program are taught by advance-degreed instructors with real-world experience in the subjects they teach. In addition, you can transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's degree and accelerate your degree completion.

If this program sounds like it will fit your personal and professional goals, contact Ashford University at 866-711-1700 to learn more, or click here to request additional information.