Bachelor Human Services
The Human Services curriculum is designed to provide students with knowledge and theory in human development and family studies, skills for working with children, adults, and families, and program evaluation skills. The culminating capstone experience in this major is a full semester internship with a human service agency.
The home of the Human Services major is the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, located in Hanley Hall and Fowler House.
Careers in Human Services
The need for professionals in the human services field is constant, and our graduates are sought after. They have a variety of entry level opportunities available to them, and often quickly move into leadership roles. The employment rate of Human Services graduates typically exceeds 97%.
Graduates assume a variety of roles in human service settings, including:
- autism specialists
- child and family case managers
- residential counselors
- program coordinators
- youth workers
This degree also offers excellent preparation for graduate programs, such as:
- social work
- marriage and family therapy
- school counseling
- human development and family studies
- youth development and agricultural education
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $31104 | $31104 | $31104 | $31104 |
| Books and supply | $1010 | $1010 | $1010 | $1010 |
| Other Fees | $1780 | $1780 | $1780 | $1780 |
| Total Fees | $33894 | $33894 | $33894 | $33894 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.0 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test | 1170 | 1600 | 1 |
| ACT | American College Testing | 26 | 36 | 1 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 110 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Requirements:
- Self reported high school grades and official transcripts
- Self reoprted ACT or SAT scores
- Proof of english language proficiency
- Personal Essay and Purdue specific questions
English Language Requirements:
- TOEFL IBT: 88 minimum or higher
- IELTS: 6.5 minimum or higher with 6.0 in each section
- Duolingo: minimum 110 or better
- SAT or ACT: minimum of 600 in Evidence Based Reading & Writing in SAT and 26 minimum in English section in ACT