Human Services

Are there opportunities to put my human services studies to good use in the community?
Yes, there are several ways you may put your learning to use in the community. On campus, you may participate in Antioch’s service learning project which works with homeless women. Off campus, you might decide to volunteer with one of Fremont Public Association's many programs such as housing for low-income families or the food bank. Or you may choose to undergo training in child advocacy and then serve as a volunteer advocate. In addition, you may gain credit for your participation in these projects by creating an independent study around them.

Can I use my current work experience as part of my degree program?
Yes, this might become an independent study you would develop with the help of your adviser.

Will my degree prepare me for graduate work?
Many students have designed their degree in social and human services with the intention to pursue graduate studies. Your adviser will help you build your program to reflect this goal.

Can I document my past professional experience and/or life experience as part of my electives for the human services concentration?
Yes, with your adviser’s help and in coordination with the credit for life experience coordinator’s approval, you may document your past work experience or life experience relevant to your human services focus as part of your degree.

Is it possible to enter this bachelor's degree completion program without deciding my specialization?
Some students enter with a clear idea about their focus. Others do not. Your adviser can help you find ways to think about and articulate your field of study. It all depends on your unique educational purposes. Your interests may start out fairly vague and gain in definition over time. You may begin the degree process with a set of general questions about certain topics or disciplines that pique your curiosity. As you move through the degree process, you develop a more focused sense for your academic specialization.

Can I complete more than one academic concentration?
Students sometimes find it desirable to complete a second area of concentration. In this case, only 35 credits are required as a minimum for the additional area.

How long does it take to complete my undergraduate degree?
Most students graduate from the B.A. completion program in two years or less. Completion of 180 quarter credits is required for graduation. These may include transcript credits from other colleges and universities, Antioch University credits and prior learning credits earned through Antioch's credit for life experience program. You must enroll for a minimum of four quarters and at least 36 current learning credits to get your liberal arts degree from Antioch.