Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services Online

120

Credit Hours

Online,* 8-week courses

Transfer in up to 75% of the degree total

Next Start Dates: January 19, 2026 | February 16, 2026 | March 23, 2026

Make a Difference in Your Community with a Bachelor’s in Human Services Degree from Liberty University

Are you passionate about helping people work through life’s challenges? Do you want to become equipped for entry-level positions in the helping professions? If so, conferring Liberty University’s online Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Services can help! Our online human services degree program offers a blend of psychology, social work, and human services courses to help you serve individuals and communities, both in the United States and around the world.

At Liberty, you can train to become a skilled, ethical human services professional who is capable of pursuing a variety of career paths. Whether you’re interested in case management, mental health support, or community outreach, our online degree in human services is designed to help you serve others with integrity and compassion. We provide valuable opportunities for you to enhance your knowledge of human services and put your skills to the test in real-world settings.

*Some exclusions apply. Please refer to our exclusions page for more information.

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Why Choose Liberty’s Online Degree in Human Services?

As a pioneer in distance education since 1985, Liberty knows how to create online programs that blend flexibility, affordability, and high-quality academics. Our bachelor’s degree in human services is offered online, so you’ll have the freedom to complete your coursework without having to visit a college campus. You can stay invested in the things that matter — like your family, job, and community — while taking the next step in your academic journey.

At Liberty, we believe in the inherent worth and value of every individual. That’s why our online degree in human services is designed to help you understand the ethical aspects of the social services industry. Throughout this program, you’ll study a holistic approach to human services that accounts for the biological, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects of human existence. You won’t just earn a degree — you’ll study how to foster lasting change in your community.

As a human services major, you’ll have access to cutting-edge course content as well as the opportunity to complete at least 1 internship or capstone in a human services setting. You’ll also study under faculty who have advanced degrees and years of experience in the social services field. With their guidance, you can strengthen your skill set and explore practical methods for meeting your clients’ needs.

Additionally, our bachelor’s in human services can provide a solid foundation for pursuing graduate studies in human services, counseling, psychology, or social work. Some of the degrees you could move onto include our master’s in human services counseling, licensure-track master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling, or Master of Social Work.

What Will You Study in Our Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services Online?

Our online human services degree program seeks to foster social responsibility, regard for individual value, and sensitivity to the needs of others. This program offers a blend of quality course content and hands-on experience, so you can start making a difference in your community even before you graduate!

Throughout this degree program, you’ll explore real-world application in the field of human services through courses in case management, multicultural counseling, abnormal psychology, and crisis intervention. You’ll also study group dynamics and the relationship between psychology and Christianity. The broad mix of human services, psychology, and social work classes offered in this degree can help ensure that you graduate career-ready.

As a human services worker, it’s vital that you know how to live out ethical principles while serving the people in your community. That’s why we offer a course on ethics in professional helping. You can also learn about chemical dependency, social welfare and policy, and the health of the social worker. The internship or capstone provides a valuable opportunity for you to gain marketable skills and experience, and the elective courses allow you to study the topics you’re most passionate about.

Potential Career Opportunities

Our bachelor’s in human services degree online can help equip you for an exciting career that allows you to make a positive difference in the lives of those around you. Some of the roles you could pursue include:

Case manager
Child services worker
Community outreach worker
Family support specialist
Group home worker
Mental health technician
Program coordinator
Social service specialist

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At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.

To continue our mission of providing affordable education, electronic textbooks are provided for all undergraduate courses at no additional cost to you. As a full-time student, this could save you an estimated $800-2,000 per year on textbooks!

Undergraduate Full Time	$390/Credit
Undergraduate Part Time	$455/Credit
Military Undergraduate	$250/Credit

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Admission Requirements

Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9595.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
Send official high school transcripts or official GED test scores.*
- Students may be allowed to enroll in up to 12 credit hours with Liberty with the submission of our High School Self-Certification Form (login required – you will first need to claim your Liberty Account).
Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system).
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

*Official high school transcript requirement may be waived with college transcripts from an accredited college/university showing at least 12 earned credit hours with an acceptable GPA.

Note: A 2.0 or above cumulative GPA is required for admission in good standing.

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High School Transcript Policy

Applicants may submit a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of a final official high school transcript in order to enroll in up to 12 credit hours at Liberty University.

Applicants may submit a college transcript showing 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and a High School Self-Certification Form in lieu of high school transcripts.

Students must submit official high school transcripts, or official college transcripts showing at least 12 credit hours earned with an acceptable grade point average (GPA) from an accredited institution, in order to register for additional courses.

The official high school transcript, GED requirement, and High School Self-Certification Form can be waived if the applicant has earned an associate degree or higher.

Final transcripts must reflect all coursework and final grades received for grades 9-12, a graduation date, and an overall GPA. (Mailed transcripts must be in a sealed and unopened envelope.)

Unofficial College Transcript Policy

Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:

Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
Cumulative GPA
A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
Degree and date conferred (if applicable)

Official College Transcript Policy

An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.

If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.

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International Applicants

If you are an international applicant, you may be required to have your international transcripts reviewed. Information regarding the transcript evaluation process for international students can be found by visiting NACES.

Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.

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Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.

Who May Qualify?

Active Duty
Reserve/National Guard
Veterans/Retirees
Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
Current Department of Defense Employees

Available Benefits:

Tuition discounts – $250 per credit hour for undergraduate courses
Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $565 per course)*
8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)
Potential college credit for military training

*Not applicable to certificates.

These rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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