Bachelor in Human Services Leadership – Data Analytics
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Build skills in leadership, program development, and data informed decision making while gaining a deeper understanding of the people and communities you serve. With a specialization in data analytics, you will be prepared to work in human service agencies, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations with the skills to measure outcomes and improve services.
Faculty with experience in the field bring real knowledge of case management, program evaluation, and nonprofit leadership into each course. You will learn from professionals who understand the challenges you may face in your career. Academic advisors, career coaches, and support services for working adults can help you balance school with other responsibilities.
A values based approach also shapes how you learn about leadership and data ethics. You will explore how to lead teams, use client information responsibly, and advocate for the people and communities you serve.
Build a strong foundation in human development, social and cultural issues, and intervention strategies. You will also develop leadership, administrative, and data skills through coursework in financial and grant management, legal and ethical standards, and program planning and evaluation.
The data analytics specialization adds practical experience with collecting, analyzing, and presenting information. You will use statistical software and visualization tools such as Excel, SPSS, R, Tableau, or Power BI. A capstone experience gives you the chance to apply what you have learned to a real or simulated challenge in the field.
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Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.
Upon completion of this program, students should be able to:
These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses and prerequisites required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.
HMSR-150,HMSR-200,HMSR-181,HMSR-250,HMSR-240,HMSR-430,SOC-210,CRJ-309,HMSR-220,HMSR-320,CRJ-268,HMSR-350,HMSR-340,HMSR-360,HMSR-420,HMSR-495,HSDA-280,HSDA-440,HSDA-450,HSDA-370
Social and community service management roles are projected to grow 6% from 2024 to 2034, faster than average, with the median salary for the field at $78,240 and top earners making over $100,600 annually, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook. Roles that combine human services expertise with data skills are increasingly in demand as agencies and nonprofits face growing pressure to demonstrate program effectiveness to funders and stakeholders.
The admission requirements are as follows:
The following graduation requirements must be met:
The following graduation requirements must be met:
No. Coursework builds your statistical and data literacy skills from the ground up, starting with foundational human services principles before moving into applied statistics and software tools like Excel, SPSS, or R.
You'll gain hands-on experience with statistical software for analysis, along with visualization tools for building dashboards and reports, such as Tableau or Power BI.
Every course is grounded in human services leadership, so you're learning to apply data skills to real challenges like program evaluation, client outcomes, and funder reporting, alongside the leadership and administrative skills needed to run a human service organization.
Yes. The program builds financial management, strategic planning, and team supervision skills throughout, and combining that leadership foundation with data and evaluation skills prepares you for roles like program director, case management supervisor, or performance management specialist.
You'll apply what you've learned to a real or simulated human services challenge, building recommendations from data analysis and presenting your findings as you would to real stakeholders or funders.
Many students bring existing experience in social services, healthcare support, or community outreach and use this program to add leadership and data skills that support advancement into program management or leadership roles.
Move forward with a degree that brings human services, leadership, and data analytics together. Build skills that can help you lead programs, evaluate outcomes, and serve communities more effectively. Apply now!
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