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Human Services & Rehabilitation Counseling Careers

Build a Career in Social Services and Rehabilitation Counseling

Complete in 3.5 Years

6 Starts Dates Per Year

The online Psychology bachelor’s degree in Human Services & Rehabilitation examines diverse mental health issues and rehabilitation counseling techniques while preparing you for career success in social, medical and human service settings. When you graduate, you’ll have the skills to provide prevention and remediation services to diverse communities, plus the academic requirement to become a Human Services Board Certified Practitioner.

  • 10% projected growth for the social service field through 20311
  • Prepare for graduate study and certification
  • Courses taught by expert faculty
  • Study online on your schedule

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Human Services & Rehabilitation Counseling Careers: Diverse Opportunities

Professionals in the human services field play a major role in the mental health of individuals and the general wellness of entire communities. These professionals are always in high demand and the online Human Services & Rehabilitation Psychology program delivers the expertise you need to qualify for a variety of roles within the field.

  • Rehabilitation Counselor: $38,560 per year2
  • Social Worker: $50,390 per year*3
  • Social Service Manager: $74,000 per year*4

The need for rehabilitation counselors is on the rise. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that this field will grow by 10% through 2031, creating thousands of new positions for professionals with expert human services skills.2

  • Social service managers can earn up to $118,650 per year5
  • 294,600 new positions for social service professionals are expected to be created by 20311
  • 60% of psychology careers require applicants to have completed at least a bachelor’s degree6

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Sources and Disclaimer

  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Community and Social Service Occupations.” Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/home.htm.
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Rehabilitation Counselors.” Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/rehabilitation-counselors.htm.
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Social Workers.” Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/social-workers.htm.
  4. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Social and Community Service Managers.” Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/social-and-community-service-managers.htm.
  5. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Social and Community Service Managers, Pay.” Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/social-and-community-service-managers.htm#tab-5.
  6. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook. “Field of degree: Psychology.” Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/psychology/psychology-field-of-degree.htm.

*Additional education may be required.