Bachelor of Arts in Human Services

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Prepare to Make a Difference in Individuals, Families, and Communities

Turn your passion for helping others into meaningful impact with a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services offered through Cambridge College Boston at Bay Path University. Designed for future advocates, community leaders, and helping professionals, this program provides a strong foundation in human behavior, family systems, community resources, and social justice while preparing you to support individuals and families across diverse populations.

Through a strengths-based, culturally responsive approach, you'll develop the knowledge and practical skills to assess community needs, connect people with resources, advocate for positive change, and apply evidence-informed practices in a variety of settings. Graduates of the human services degree are prepared for careers in human services, nonprofit organizations, healthcare, education, government agencies, and community-based organizations, as well as continued graduate study in counseling, social work, public administration, and related fields.

What Skills Will You Gain with a Human Services Degree?

A Human Services degree prepares you to work collaboratively with individuals, families, and communities to improve well-being and create positive change. Throughout the human services program, you'll strengthen your communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, advocacy, and case management skills while learning how to support people with dignity, respect, and cultural awareness.

You'll also gain experience evaluating community needs, navigating social service systems, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and applying ethical, evidence-informed approaches to help people overcome challenges and achieve their goals. These versatile skills prepare graduates for a wide range of careers in the helping professions and provide a strong foundation for advanced education.

Degree Info

BS in Science: Human Services

Admission Requirements

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The following are required for admission to Bay Path University

All Applicants must submit the following:

Completed application
Students who have earned fewer than 12 credits at an accredited college or university must provide one of the following:
- Official high school transcript from an accredited high school, or;
- High school equivalency certificate (G.E.D., HiSET, or TASC)
- Official college transcript from all previously attended institutions where coursework was attempted
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. Please note that some programs may require a higher minimum GPA.
Optional materials to help support your application: a writing sample or essay and/or recommendations from teachers or high school counselors.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts must be sent directly to Bay Path's Admissions Office from the issuing institution's records office either by mail or through a secure electronic transcript service (such as Parchment or National Clearinghouse). For transcripts sent through a secure transcript service, please select Bay Path University from the vendor's dropdown list to ensure the transcript is routed to the correct place. If an email address is requested, you can route to undergradonline@baypath.edu. Transcripts sent by the student are unofficial and will not be accepted.

All documentation, including recommendation forms and official transcripts, may be mailed or emailed directly to the Bay Path University Office of Admissions

By Mail:
Bay Path University
Office of Bay Path Online Admissions
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106

By Email:
undergradonline@baypath.edu