Professional Studies, Health & Human Services Concentration, B.S.

Complete your bachelor’s degree and advance your career with a flexible online program that turns experience into opportunity.

A counselor talks with a student on a couch in her office The Professional Studies Program is an online bachelor’s degree completion program designed for students who want to maximize their previous college credits and advance their careers. It provides interdisciplinary knowledge to help you navigate the demands of today’s workforce.

The program’s core focuses on organizational communication, ethics, management and leadership skills. As part of the core curriculum, you’ll take a professional development seminar (PSP 390) and complete a capstone and internship experience (PSP 490), giving you hands-on learning opportunities that connect classroom knowledge with real-world applications.

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Take the next step in completing your B.S. in Professional Studies with a Health and Human Services Concentration

Take the next step toward completing your Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies with a Health and Human Services Concentration.

Advance Your Career

This program prepares you for a career in health and human services, providing the knowledge and skills needed for roles in social work, counseling and community advocacy. Work closely with your academic advisor to choose courses that align with your goals.

Major Requirements

General Education Requirements (37 hours)

��Graduation Requirements (4 hours)

General Education Requirements��
Major Requirements (18 hours)
Health & Human Services Concentration (30 hours)

Choose at least 30 credit hours from courses in the following disciplines: CRJ, HCS, HES, SED, SOC, or PSY. Students must take at��least 21 credit hours from courses at the 300-499 level.
General Elective Credits (31 hours)

Students must complete enough general electives to reach the minimum 120 hours to graduate with at least 9 credits of��electives at the 300-499 level.
Total Credit Hours - Minimum 120 hours

On occasion, technical and/or program requirements may also meet specific General Education��requirements. Please confer with your program advisor to determine which courses, if any, may be counted accordingly.

All bachelor's degree programs at �鶹�� require at least 120 credit hours. If, in combination, General Education, technical, and program requirements do not generate at least 120��hours, additional credits must be completed to achieve 120��hours. These classes may be general electives, or a student may complete a minor or additional major.

Admission & Financial Aid

Admission Contact

Maggie Murray

Director of Online and Non-Degree Admission
625 7th Ave NE, �鶹��U 7227
Hickory, NC 28601

Program Contact

Amanda Hilton

Visiting Assistant Professor
625 7th Ave NE, �鶹��U 7292
Hickory, NC 28601

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