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Learn to Champion Change for Vulnerable Populations

Creating change for vulnerable and diverse populations in your community requires determination and a strong understanding of social dynamics. These populations depend on public and private services as part of their everyday lives. Nova Southeastern University’s Bachelor of Science in Human Services Administration will empower you to leave an indelible mark for positive change in communities that need it most.

Members of vulnerable populations range from infants to the elderly. Conditions can be physical, such as diabetes, HIV and heart disease. They can be psychological, such as those who suffer from schizophrenia or depression. They also can relate to social issues such as abuse, homelessness and immigration status. 

If you have an affinity for helping to improve the lives of vulnerable populations, NSU can be your ticket to being that change agent in your community. The core courses in our program are designed to cover a range of areas including the delivery and administration of human services programs, counseling, diversity, ethics and management. After that, you can choose a highly specialized concentration, such advocacy and case management, health administration or social work.

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Enrich Your Edge With Real-Life Experience

At NSU, your professors are eager to share the wisdom they have gained after spending years in the classroom. Our curriculum is focused on helping you achieve professional greatness. With field experiences, you’ll be equipped with real-world work experience that will bolster your resume and prepare you to enter the field or continue your education in a graduate degree program.

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With this degree, you’ll be ready to work in non-profit agencies, community-based organizations and government. You can become a supervisor in your area of expertise and move up the ladder of leadership.

 

During your undergraduate studies, you’ll have a number of mentorship opportunities and both simulated and real-world classroom experiences.

Field placement courses will enable you to develop skills through hands-on experience. Field placements will consist of 10–12 hours per week within a human services agency located in the community and are designed to enable the student, under the direction and guidance of on-site and faculty supervisors, to apply what has been learned to a real-world work experience.

Among the companies where our students have enjoyed internships include: Broadspire, A Crawford Company and Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. Such companies as Broadspire, A Crawford Company, St. Lucie Public Schools, and Therapies4Kids have also hired NSU graduates.

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Reserve your seat in one of NSU’s graduate or professional schools while you earn your bachelor’s degree. With NSU’s Dual Admission program, you don’t have to worry about competing with thousands of other students for a spot in a highly selective graduate program.

Dual Admission Programs
Your NSU professors are dedicated to ensuring that you have a great academic experience. They regularly review the curriculum to make updates that give you an edge in today’s ever-changing world. As an NSU Human Services Administration major, some courses that you could take include Social Issues & Human Services Delivery Systems, Ethical and Professional Issues in Human Services, Grant Writing and Management, Advocating for Individuals with Special Needs, Social Work Practice and Treatment of Substance Abuse. Visit the B.S. in Human Services Administration curriculum to view detailed course descriptions and plans of study. 

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During your undergraduate studies, you’ll have a number of mentorship opportunities and both simulated and real-world classroom experiences.

Field placement courses will enable you to develop skills through hands-on experience. Field placements will consist of 10–12 hours per week within a human services agency located in the community and are designed to enable the student, under the direction and guidance of on-site and faculty supervisors, to apply what has been learned to a real-world work experience.

Among the companies where our students have enjoyed internships include: Broadspire, A Crawford Company and Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida. Such companies as Broadspire, A Crawford Company, St. Lucie Public Schools, and Therapies4Kids have also hired NSU graduates.

Learn More about Experiential Learning

Reserve your seat in one of NSU’s graduate or professional schools while you earn your bachelor’s degree. With NSU’s Dual Admission program, you don’t have to worry about competing with thousands of other students for a spot in a highly selective graduate program.

Dual Admission Programs

Your NSU professors are dedicated to ensuring that you have a great academic experience. They regularly review the curriculum to make updates that give you an edge in today’s ever-changing world. As an NSU Human Services Administration major, some courses that you could take include Social Issues & Human Services Delivery Systems, Ethical and Professional Issues in Human Services, Grant Writing and Management, Advocating for Individuals with Special Needs, Social Work Practice and Treatment of Substance Abuse. Visit the B.S. in Human Services Administration curriculum to view detailed course descriptions and plans of study. 

View Curriculum and Plans of Study