B.A. in Human Services Administration

Help people make their lives better. Become effective at intervention and guidance.

Through our Bachelor of Arts program, you'll:

learn to offer guidance for coping with complex, often overlapping social, psychological and economic problems
be trained to work with the developmentally disabled, substance abusers, battered women, the homeless and other populations in need of assistance
be prepared for a career as a specialist, supervisor or entry-level manager in private, nonprofit or government agencies and for professions in such areas as:

adult services
benefits coordination
case management
child and family services
crisis management
gerontology

legislative advocacy
policy formulation
program management
public assistance
social service
vocational rehabilitation.

If you are not currently working in the human services field, you'll participate in an internship that provides valuable, hands-on experience in private or public organizations at both local and state levels.
If you are already employed in the field, you can take advantage of an in-depth seminar that explores human services.

You'll also be prepared to pursue UBalt’s Master of Science in Human Services Administration, which includes the advanced courses necessary for executive careers, as well as advanced studies in public administration, applied psychology, legal and ethical studies or criminal justice.

UBalt's B.A. in Human Services Administration program is ranked among the best bachelor's in human services degree programs in the country, according to Study.com.

Susan Wallendorf, B.A. in Human Services Administration student

Susan Wallendorf loved that UBalt’s B.A. in Human Services Administration program brought expert faculty and local case studies that enhanced every class discussion. Learn more about UBalt's master's program in Human Services Administration.

Want to add a minor to your major?
Learn more about our minors. (Note that not all minors are possible to combine with every major.)

Thinking about law school?
Learn more about our Automatic Admit option through the UBalt School of Law.

Students who qualify may take up to 9 graduate credits, which apply to both the bachelor's degree in Human Services Administration and the master's degree in Human Services Administration. Contact us for more information or learn more about our accelerated options.

Tiffany Parkman

Tiffaney Parkman
program director
email: tparkman@ubalt.edu | phone: 410.837.6127
vie Prof. Parkman's faculty profile

Megan Manley
assistant dean
email: mmanley@ubalt.edu

For more information about undergraduate admission, please contact the Office of Admission at admission@ubalt.edu or 1.877.ApplyUB.