Making a lasting difference starts here.

Human beings have countless needs, and sometimes it takes someone trained to help us figure out how to fulfill them. That's where a high-quality, student-focused Human Service Degree comes in. It's a pretty self-explanatory industry: human services means serving humans, no matter their age, culture, or current situation. As people recognize their need for a hand up in life, human service workers step in to meet the need.

As you pursue either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services at Cumberlands, you will study with faculty members who are experienced professionals in  the field. Each one is equipped to offer their expertise through a curriculum based on a Christian perspective and an attitude of servant leadership. Course topics navigate current topics and treatment for a variety of mental health challenges, substance abuse treatment, and other applications of social work that human services professionals provide. After you complete your bachelor’s degree in human services, you’ll be able to consider a variety of possibilities for employment or advanced study.

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By the Numbers

$37,610

Average Salary

12%

Industry Growth

16:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

100%

Student-Focused
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Programs & Requirements

Programs & Requirements

* The credit hours listed on this page only reference the specific program requirements and is not reflective of the total hours necessary to receive your degree. Cumberlands requires all students obtain a minimum of 60 hours for an associate’s degree and a total of 120 hours for a bachelor’s degree. Transfer and prior learning credits may be counted toward those totals.

To learn more about our General Education Requirements, please visit the page referenced below or explore our Academic Catalog

General Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Human Services

A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Human Services from University of the Cumberlands is the perfect chance for you to build a foundation of knowledge and skills focused on one thing: serving others. No matter the background, race, gender, or beliefs of a person, each individual is worth helping in their time of need. But in order to serve them well (and keep from burning yourself out), you need good training from experienced advisors. That's where this degree comes in.

Course Requirements

Minor in Human Services

If you have a heart for serving others but would prefer to major in a different area of study, then minoring in human services could be perfect for you. Supplement your major with a minor that teaches you better empathy, boundary-setting, communication, initiative, and servant-leadership skills. Employers are always on the lookout for "soft skills" like these, making you a more valuable employee to any company.

Associate of Science in Human Services

An associate degree in human services from Cumberlands will lay the groundwork you need for a variety of careers in the human service/social work field. Learn the essentials of human service work, from basic counseling skills, to sociology, to group dynamics. Whether you're taking classes on campus or online, you'll graduate with the knowledge and skills you need to step into an entry level career in human services or continue your education. what's more, this associate degree can be completed entirely online in as little as one year.

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Mission & Goals

The mission of the bachelor's in human services degree at Cumberlands is to provide students the foundational knowledge and skills required to work within the helping profession.

Develop practical skills to serve others well.

Enhance your self-awareness and increase your understanding of your personal values.

Foster an appreciation of diversity and the needs of humanity.

Gain an understanding of behavioral theory and current social issues.

Learn to conduct ethical practice and establish appropriate boundaries.

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Human Services Careers & Outcomes

All stats from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Human Service Assistant: $37,610

Human Service Assistant: $37,610

Social and human service assistants provide client services in a variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, and social work.

Social Worker: $50,390

Social Worker: $50,390

Social workers help people prevent and cope with problems in their everyday lives.

Mental Health Counselor: $48,520

Mental Health Counselor: $48,520

Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors advise people on a range of issues, such as those relating to alcoholism, addictions, or depression.

Career Counselor: $60,510

Career Counselor: $60,510

School counselors help students develop academic and social skills. Career counselors and advisors help people choose a path to employment.

Probation Officer: $60,250

Probation Officer: $60,250

Probation officers and correctional treatment specialists assist in rehabilitating law offenders in custody or on probation or parole.

Community Health Worker: $48,860

Community Health Worker: $48,860

Health education specialists develop programs to teach people about conditions affecting well-being. Community health workers promote wellness by helping people adopt healthy behaviors.

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Common Questions

Departmental Events

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Faculty Experts in Human Services

Get to know your future human services professors at Cumberlands!

Dr. Tanise McInnis

Dr. Tanise McInnis

Adjunct Professor
Human Services
Social Work

Dr. Tanise McInnis

Contact Information

tanise.mcinnis [at] ucumberlands.edu
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Dr. Devin Ariel Williams

Dr. Devin Ariel Williams

Adjunct Professor
Human Services
Social Work

Dr. Devin Ariel Williams

Contact Information

devin.williams [at] ucumberlands.edu
Remote
Dr. Jessica Johnson

Dr. Jessica Johnson

Adjunct Professor
Human Services

Dr. Jessica Johnson

Contact Information

jessica.johnson [at] ucumberlands.edu
Remote

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