College of Health and Social Welfare

Bachelor of  Human Services (BHS)

Degree Requirements

The deadline for Spring 2009 admittance is October 31st.

You must complete the BHS orientation before applying. 

Access the Orientation HERE

Get information about the BHS writing sample here.

Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions Here!

(if you have other questions, please send them to bhs@uaa.alaska.edu)

Admission Requirements
1.  Complete the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (described in the UAA Course Catalog, Chapter 10, page 79), including applying for admission to UAA enrollment services for a BHS Degree.

2.  Students must apply for admission to the BHS program.  Students must be within one semester of, or have completed an Associate of Applied Science degree in Human Services or an equivalent major from an accredited institution recognized by the University of Alaska Anchorage prior to being admitted as a full Bachelor of Human Services major.  The BHS Admission application is posted at the end of the BHS orientation.  Please access the orientation HERE.

Graduation Requirements
Students must complete the following graduation requirements:
A.   General University Requirements
      Complete the General University Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees (described in the UAA Course Catalog, Chapter 10, page 79). 

B.   General Education Requirements
     Complete the General Education Requirements for Baccalaureate Degrees (described in the UAA Course Catalog, Chapter 10, page 79).

C.   Major Requirements
      Complete the following Bachelor of Human Services (BHS) core requirements (33 credits minimum)
 

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
HUMS 321	Diversity Issues in Human Services Practice	3
HUMS 322	Service Coordination in Human Services Practice	3
HUMS 333	Alternative Dispute Resolution	3
HUMS 412	Ethical Issues in Human Service Practice	3
HUMS 414	Rural Treatment Strategies for Human Service Professionals	3
HUMS 417	Substance Abuse Counseling for Human Service Professionals	3
HUMS 424	Advanced Counseling for Human Service Professionals	3
HUMS 434	Group Facilitation for Human Service Professionals	3
HUMS 461	Crisis Intervention	3
HUMS 495A	Human Services Practicum III	3
HUMS 495B	Human Services Practicum IV	3

2.  Complete 6 credits from one of the emphasis areas.

3.  A total of 120 credits is required for the degree, of which 42 credits must be upper division.

If you have questions regarding the BHS degree or application process, please email bhs@uaa.alaska.edu