Bachelor of Human Services Online

A human services degree focuses on educating people to support others facing emotional, relational, economic, or psychological challenges. At Grace College, the online Bachelor of Human Services degree combines academic excellence with a biblical worldview, preparing you to help others with both wisdom and empathy. This program is a good fit for those who feel called to serve people and communities, whether through social work, counseling, education, or ministry.

For licensing in mental health counseling generally, you would need to complete a graduate-level program in counseling or therapy, fulfill supervised clinical hours, and pass a licensing exam in your state. Check out our Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree for more information on how to do this at Grace!

Yes! It provides a strong foundation for advanced study in social work, counseling, or nonprofit leadership.

With a human services degree from Grace College, you are prepared for roles that assist individuals, families, and groups in crisis or as they seek stability. The program site says you’ll gain skills to lead difficult conversations, support those in crisis, and advocate for lasting change. You might work in community services, social work support roles, advocacy, outreach programs, or similar helping professions.

You’ll study the connections between human behavior and relationships, crisis support, community advocacy, etc. Courses include but are not limited to: human growth and development, case management, systems of social welfare, diversity and teamwork in the workplace, and legal, professional, and ethical issues in human services. 

Our human services program integrates professional skills with Christ-centered compassion, equipping graduates to serve both hearts and communities. You’ll explore servant leadership and biblical compassion while learning how to help others effectively and ethically.

All courses are 100% online, designed for adult learners balancing work and family. There are no in-person requirements. Yes! Classes are offered in accelerated 5-week sessions. The student will take one course at a time in most sessions with occasionally doubling up to maintain a full-time student status.

Grace’s human services degree completion program can be completely finished in as little as 16 months! Most students complete the program in 16-24 months, depending on transfer credits and course load. Each course is five weeks long.

There are 15 required courses, for a total of 45 credit hours. In combination with a student’s prior credits, the complete bachelor’s degree is 120 credit hours.

Grace College accepts up to 75 transfer credits from accredited institutions, allowing you to start where you left off! Students need to have a minimum of 60 credit hours of prior college credit completed to begin the program. (If students do not have 60 prior credit hours, there are a few options for earning these credits, including up to 24 credit hours that may be earned through experiential learning. Please reach out to onlineadmissions@grace.edu for questions about transfer credit.)

No, just a desire to help others. Grace will prepare you with the theory, ethics, and skills needed for the field.

You’ll have a dedicated advisor, professors who care, and career services to guide your next steps. You’ll also have access to tutoring support, the Writing Lab, and Morgan Library resources. Our online instructors here at Grace welcome and encourage a high degree of engagement and interaction. There will be opportunities to interact with your instructors and classmates through chat, email, discussion boards, and forums.

Students need a reliable computer or laptop, stable internet access, and basic word-processing software. All classes are delivered through Grace’s online learning platform, which is simple to use and mobile-friendly.

Yes! Students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA form. Just log on to www.studentaid.gov. Remember to include Grace College’s school code: 001800. Students are notified of their financial aid award money once they have been accepted into the program.