With a B.A. in Human Services from Rivier, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to advance as a human services professional.
Poverty, homelessness, substance misuse, environmental disasters, and access to healthcare—these challenges have created a greater need for qualified human services professionals throughout the world.
Rivier’s Human Services program provides you with a broad background and knowledge to improve the health and welfare of individuals, families and communities. By developing your strengths and skills, you will aid in cultivating child, family, and community well-being during your college career and beyond.
Our Human Services program encompasses coursework in human services, psychology, sociology, and social work. Classes focus on social problems, health psychology, family dynamics, psychological disorders, social welfare policy, and more.
In this program you will:
This highly experiential program provides the theory, knowledge, and hands-on learning for you to make an immediate impact on the existing and emerging needs of society.
Once again, Rivier University has been recognized for its committed implementation of high-impact educational practices, earning its title as one of the nation’s Colleges of Distinction.
You will gain valuable, resume-building experience in an internship that matches your career interests and goals. You can take advantage of opportunities to study abroad and participate in faculty-led teaching trips that will supplement your classroom learning.
Graduates will be workforce-ready, equipped for success in the job market, and prepared for graduate study at the master’s and doctoral levels.
Our graduates are well prepared to pursue advanced study in human services, counseling, clinical psychology, social work, law, and other related fields.
Graduates of our Human Services program are prepared to enter the workforce with the skills needed for success and to pursue advanced study.
Learn about criteria, how the admissions process works, and what you will need to apply.
Through professional advising, internship options, job search information, and graduate school exploration—you'll get all the support you need.
Faculty from several academic departments will serve as your mentors and guides.
Join the workforce in a variety of dynamic and engaging professions.
