Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

BPA

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services (BPA-HSRV) is a degree-completion program designed to meet to the career and professional needs of workers in the human services fields of child and youth care, corrections, counselling, early childhood education, personal support services, rehabilitation, social services, and other related fields. Athabasca University’s BPA-HSRV brings together your knowledge and experience with theory and research from the human services fields. You will learn about: helping others respond to challenges in an ethical manner, advocacy, human rights and policy-making, interpreting clients’ situations in a rapidly changing environment, and initiating an activist stance in professional activities. When you graduate, you will have a sound knowledge of the multiple contexts that shape your practice: cultural, economic, historical, political, and theoretical. You will also be prepared to take on leadership positions, including performing greater administrative, counselling, supervising and managing functions in your field.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Public Policy

Degree

BPA

Study Level

Undergraduate

The Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services (BPA-HSRV) is a degree-completion program designed to meet to the career and professional needs of workers in the human services fields of child and youth care, corrections, counselling, early childhood education, personal support services, rehabilitation, social services, and other related fields. Athabasca University’s BPA-HSRV brings together your knowledge and experience with theory and research from the human services fields. You will learn about: helping others respond to challenges in an ethical manner, advocacy, human rights and policy-making, interpreting clients’ situations in a rapidly changing environment, and initiating an activist stance in professional activities. When you graduate, you will have a sound knowledge of the multiple contexts that shape your practice: cultural, economic, historical, political, and theoretical. You will also be prepared to take on leadership positions, including performing greater administrative, counselling, supervising and managing functions in your field.

Admission Requirements

TOEFL

80+

IELTS

6+

The BPA is designed for students who have completed an approved 2-year diploma or equivalent from an accredited college or institute of technology. You can also apply to the program with a combination of post-secondary education and related work experience. // You will be considered a pre-program student until your admission requirements are confirmed. You can still take courses during this time. // For further information on admission requirements please check with the University for entry.

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

30,670 CAD

International

Starts from

56,104 CAD

Scholarships

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Human Services (Online)

AU Athabasca, Athabasca , Canada

48 monthsProgramme duration

56,104 CADTuition Fee/year

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