Earn a Health and Human Services Degree or Diploma Online with Herzing
You want to help vulnerable people. Herzing wants to help you prepare to do it.
Discover your career path in health and human services
Our online Health and Human Services programs offer you multiple pathways toward skills and knowledge that you can use to support children, the elderly, disabled people, and other populations in need.
100% online study led by experienced instructors
Transfer-friendly credit policies—transfer up to 75% of approved credits toward your bachelor’s degree
Diploma, associate or bachelor’s degree programs
Certification and dual master’s credit options for bachelor’s students
Finish in as few as 8-24 months, depending on the program you choose
Gain Practical Skills to Serve Others
All three of our Health and Human Services programs offer a blend of administrative and direct client support skills. They are designed to help you prepare to provide entry-level services to a range of populations in need, including:
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Vulnerable children and families
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People with disabilities
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People with mental health issues, including addictions
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Elderly people
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Homeless people
Choose Your Program
From Entry-Level to Leadership
Start or advance your career in HHS with Herzing. Our programs are designed to help you better serve your community at every level.
Diploma Program
With our diploma, you can build a base of professional skills for serving clients and transfer to our associate degree later.
Associate Degree
Our associate degree offers additional administrative knowledge for coordinating services, and you can transfer to the bachelor’s degree after graduation.
Bachelor’s Degree Program
Our bachelor’s degree program teaches additional leadership skills for directing and managing care programs. After graduation, you will be eligible to take the Human Services–Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP) certification examination. You can also pursue credits toward a Herzing MBA or the Herzing Master of Social Work (MSW).
What Will I Learn in Herzing's Health and Human Services Program?
Our HHS programs combine knowledge of behavioral health, human services, and business administration to equip you for effective service in public and private organizations that support people, families, and communities in need.
- BH 200 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- BH 210 Ethics in Behavioral Sciences
- BH 250 Behavioral Health in Communities
- BU 106 Introduction to Business
- HH 110 Introduction to Health and Human Services
- HH 220 Human Development Across the Lifespan
- HH 250 Case Management and Crisis Intervention
- BH 200 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- BH 210 Ethics in Behavioral Sciences
- BH 250 Behavioral Health in Communities
- HR 100 Human Resource Management
- BU 106 Introduction to Business
- HH 110 Introduction to Health and Human Services
- HH 220 Human Development Across the Lifespan
- HH 240 Social Problems and Policy
- HH 250 Case Management and Crisis Intervention
- HH 260 Health and Human Services for Families and Groups
- BH 200 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- BH 210 Ethics in Behavioral Sciences
- BH 250 Behavioral Health in Communities
- HR 100 Human Resource Management
- BU 106 Introduction to Business
- HH 110 Introduction to Health and Human Services
- HH 220 Human Development Across the Lifespan
- HH 240 Social Problems and Policy
- HH 250 Case Management and Crisis Intervention
- HH 260 Health and Human Services for Families and Groups
You're Much More Than a Number
At Herzing, we believe that providing you with a caring, supportive community will have a positive impact on your learning experience. We know our students by name and are committed to your academic, personal, and professional success. Discover why Herzing's student-first approach, individual attention, and caring community set us apart from other colleges and universities.
Is a Master’s Degree in Your Future?
Students in Herzing University's health and human services bachelor's degree program can get a head start on earning a master’s degree. Qualifying students could take up to 12 graduate credits toward our Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Social Work (MSW) while still an undergraduate. They can apply any graduate credits earned toward both their bachelor’s degree and chosen master’s option, saving time and money.