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.
This program adheres to National Organization for Human Services Education standards.
Expanding your horizons:
- 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.
Among the best.
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 BestAccreditedColleges.com.
Meet Giuliana Valencia-Banks, B.A. '21, M.P.A. '23: Learn how this alum is supporting families affected by the Key Bridge collapse
Amidst the tragedy of the Key Bridge collapse, alumna Giuliana Valencia-Banks, B.A.'21, M.P.A.'23, shines as a beacon of hope. Serving as the Baltimore County chief of immigrant affairs, she's tirelessly supporting families affected by the recent incident. Recognized by top leadership in the state, she is #BaltimoreStrong! Read her inspiring story of resilience and compassion in The Baltimore Sun. (photo credit: Ulysses Muñoz/The Baltimore Sun)
Meet Loren Nelson, B.A. '21: A single mother paying it forward with her own nonprofit foundation
Meet Loren Nelson , a graduate of the B.A. in Human Services Administration program and now an M.S. in Nonprofit Management and Social Entrepreneurship student, who shares how being a single mother shaped her college journey and influenced her future.
Meet Susan Wallendorf, B.A.'19, M.S.'21, CERT '21
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.
Dr. Tiffaney Parkman Receives 2023 USM Regents' Faculty Award
Tiffaney Parkman, senior lecturer in the School of Health and Human Services and director of the B.A. in Human Services Adminstration program, was among 19 University System of Maryland faculty members to receieve a 2023 USM Regents' Faculty Award.
The awards, the highest honor presented by the board to outstanding faculty members, honor excellence in the categories of Mentoring, Teaching, Public Service, Scholarship or Research, and Creative Activity. Dr. Parkman was recognized in the Public Service category.
For more information about undergraduate admission, please contact the Office of Admission at admission@ubalt.edu or 1.877.ApplyUB.