College of Social & Behavioral Sciences # Online bachelor's human services degrees [Apply now](/application/quick-app/personal-info) College of Social & Behavioral Sciences # Online bachelor's behavioral sciences degrees [Apply now](/application/quick-app/personal-info) ## Prepare for a career in helping others  Pursue your passion of making a difference in the lives of others with our online bachelor’s behavioral science degrees. Develop a well-rounded foundation in helping professions and gain valuable skills for careers in human services, social work, correctional services and more. Our curriculum provides you with a problem-solving methodology to address personal, social and organizational issues. And you can also choose to play a role in advocating for and advancing human rights and behavioral health.  _The best part?_Most courses are 100% online and only 5 weeks long with fieldwork at an agency in your community. That means you’ll have the flexibility to attend class whenever it fits your life. It’s a smart, convenient way to balance family, work and school.  ## Let's get started [Request Info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply Now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ## Find the human services bachelor's degree for you Up to 13 The number of times a year you can start your degree based on your schedule. 120 The number of credits required to complete a bachelor’s behavioral sciences degree with UOPX. 4.25 > years The program length for a bachelor’s behavioral sciences degree with UOPX. [See start dates](/admissions/class-start-dates.html) ## Skills you’ll learn with a bachelor’s in human services degree  --- ### BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES - Evidence-based practice - Advocacy - Service delivery - Behavioral health [See the B.S. in Correctional Program Support Services](/online-behavioral-sciences-degrees/correctional-program-support-services-bachelors-degree.html) --- ### BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL WORK - Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior - Engage diversity and difference in practice - Advance human rights and social, economic and environmental justice - Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities - Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities [See the B.S. in Social Work](/online-behavioral-sciences-degrees/social-work-bachelors-degree.html) ## Earn career-relevant skills in weeks – not years Get value from your education before you even graduate. You’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate new learned skills to your employer with every 5- or 6-week course you complete in our associate, bachelor’s or master’s programs.  [Learn more](/online-degrees/skills-aligned-learning.html) ## Job outlook for bachelor’s in human services degree graduates  ### Bachelor of Science in Correctional Program Support Services BLS CATEGORY: Social and Community Service Managers JOB GROWTH: 6**%** [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/social-and-community-service-managers.htm)job growth for social and community service managers is projected to be**faster than average**between ((edu.BLSyears)). JOB TITLES: - Program Eligibility Specialist - Case Manager - Social Services Manager The Bachelor of Science in Correctional Program Support Services is an educational degree program that provides a foundation of knowledge in the field of correctional program support services. This program does not prepare students for any type of professional certification or licensure as a correctional officer, social worker, or counselor. [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ### Bachelor of Science in Social Work BLS CATEGORY: Social and Community Service Managers JOB GROWTH: 6**%** [Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/social-and-community-service-managers.htm), job growth for social workers is projected to be**faster than average**between ((edu.BLSyears)). JOB TITLES: - [Case Manager](/career-guides/behavioral-science/social-work-case-manager.html) - Child Protection Specialist - Family Service Worker - Foster Care Worker - Social Service Coordinator The Bachelor of Science in Social Work is an undergraduate degree program that provides a foundation in social work theory and teaches the application of professional social work values, principles, standards and techniques to educationally prepare graduates to pursue state licensure or certification as a bachelor’s-level social worker in select states. Licensure requirements vary by state. There may be additional qualifications and/or disqualifications applicable in order to become a social worker. See the[licensure requirements and contact information](/state-licensure-requirements/social-work.html)for your state. [Request info](https://www.phoenix.edu/request/request-information)[Apply now](https://www.phoenix.edu/application/quick-app/personal-info) ## Bachelor’s human services degree course requirements --- ### Bachelor of Science in Correctional Program Support Services You’ll take**14**core courses with program-specific knowledge to help you gain the confidence and skills to pursue roles in the field of behavioral sciences. These core courses include topics like: criminal justice, foundations of criminal behavior, social psychology, case planning and management and program facilitation skills.  [See all courses](/online-behavioral-sciences-degrees/correctional-program-support-services-bachelors-degree.html#courses) --- ### Bachelor of Science in Social Work You’ll take**14** core courses with program-specific knowledge to help you gain the confidence and skills to pursue roles in the field of social work. These core courses include topics like: communication techniques, human behavior, social work practice, social advocacy, research and evaluation.  [See all courses](/online-behavioral-sciences-degrees/social-work-bachelors-degree.html#courses) ## Tuition and financial aid ### Affordable, locked-in tuition [Learn about tuition](/tuition-financial-aid.html) ### Ways to pay — and save. Explore your options. From grants and scholarships to transfer credits and federal financial aid, there are a variety of ways to pay for school and save on tuition. > #### Financial Aid Federal Financial Aid is money from the U.S. Department of Education to help you pay for your college tuition and expenses. [More about financial aid](/tuition-financial-aid/federal-financial-aid.html) > #### Transfer Credits Your prior eligible credits could help you graduate from your bachelor's degree faster and for less. [More about transfer credits](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html) > #### Military or Veteran Benefits See if you qualify to use veterans’ education benefits or tuition assistance to help pay for school. [More about military benefits](/military.html) > #### Scholarships Starting with your first course, every new qualifying student will be awarded one of our scholarships. [More about scholarships](/tuition-financial-aid/scholarships.html) > #### Employer Tuition Discounts Check if your employer provides tuition assistance, benefits, or reimbursement programs toward your degree. [More about employer tuition benefits](/tuition-financial-aid/employer-tuition-benefits.html) --- ## Student experience “[University of] Phoenix was there for me every step of the way. I became even more dedicated, inspired, and extremely motivated to finish school to pursue things that are greater than myself.”  **—Jahmar R.**_BS in Correctional Program Support Services, 2021_   Over 1 million alumni have earned their degrees while balancing work, school and life.**So can you. ** > Manage Time with Flexible Courses [More about time management](/life-as-a-phoenix/time-management.html) > Use Robust Student Resources [More about student resources](/student-resources.html) > Learn Online [More about classes](/student-resources/going-to-class.html) ## How to apply for your bachelor’s behavioral sciences degree Once you’ve selected your degree program, choose your start date from our calendar, apply for free and register before the deadline (usually one week before the program starts). Then you’ll speak to an enrollment representative to begin class. - No application fee - No SAT, GMAT or essay required - Our[risk-free trial](/cmp/risk-free.html)lets eligible students try out University of Phoenix for three weeks with no financial obligation [See admissions requirements](/admissions.html)[Explore start dates](/admissions/class-start-dates.html) ## Meet your college deans Our college deans focus on developing a career-relevant curriculum. They bring industry experience to the classroom and lead a faculty of academic professionals with one goal in mind—to help you earn the skills you need to pursue your career. ### Christina Neider, EdD Associate Provost, Colleges [Learn more](/about/academic-leadership/associate-provost-christina-neider.html) ### Samantha Dutton, PhD, LCSW(r), Lt Col(Ret) Associate Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences [Learn more](/about/academic-leadership/associate-dean-samantha-dutton.html) ## Programmatic accreditation University of Phoenix’s Bachelor of Science in Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation. Accreditation of a baccalaureate or master’s social work program by the Council on Social Work Education’ Commission on Accreditation indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of program quality evaluated through a peer review process.  An accredited program has sufficient resources to meet its mission and goals and the Commission on Accreditation has verified that it demonstrates compliance with all sections of the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards.  Accreditation applies to all program sites and program delivery methods of an accredited program.  Accreditation provides reasonable assurance about the quality of the program and the competence of students graduating from the program. [For more information about social work accreditation, you may contact Accreditation](https://www.cswe.org/accreditation/info/contact-accreditation-staff/).  ## Bachelor’s behavioral sciences degree FAQs Expand AllCollapse All ### How long does it take to obtain a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science? The published program length to complete a bachelor’s behavioral sciences degree is 4.25 years. Your time to completion could differ based on various factors, including any breaks from your coursework. You may be able to save time and money on your degree if you have eligible transfer credits from an accredited institution.[See how you might be able to graduate faster with transfer credits. ](/tuition-financial-aid/transfer-credits.html)   ### What’s the benefit to getting a bachelor’s behavioral sciences degree? If you want to study human behavior and enjoy helping people, a career in the behavioral sciences may be incredibly rewarding for you. You can establish an interdisciplinary foundation to help you prepare for graduate-level programs or fulfilling career paths in social work (when you earn a[Bachelor of Science in Social Work](/online-behavioral-sciences-degrees/social-work-bachelors-degree.html)), human services, correctional services and more.  ### Can you get a credible degree in behavioral science online? Yes. University of Phoenix is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Our[Bachelor of Science in Social Work](/online-behavioral-sciences-degrees/social-work-bachelors-degree.html)is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education’s Commission on Accreditation. Plus, our undergraduate social work program educationally prepares graduates to pursue state licensure or certification as a bachelor’s-level social worker in select states. ### Can transfer credits be used for a bachelor’s behavioral sciences degree? Yes, our bachelor’s behavioral sciences degree programs accept eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Speak with an enrollment representative to start the process of evaluation by the University to see if your prior college credits can apply to your program and to request your transcripts.  ### What can I pursue after I obtain a bachelor’s behavioral science degree? Our bachelor’s behavioral sciences degree programs can prepare you for various occupations, such as a caseworker, case manager, program eligibility specialist, child protective services social worker (when you earn a Bachelor of Science in Social Work), social services assistant and family service worker. Other career paths in the field of behavioral sciences may require a master’s degree or specialized education. 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