Program Details
Students in the Bachelor of Science in Human Services, Early Intervention Concentration will have the opportunity to achieve the learning outcomes of the Human Services Degree in addition to the following concentration-specific learning outcomes:
- Apply key concepts and methods of the disciplines of Human Services and Early Intervention
- Assess the human service needs of individuals, families, communities and children with special needs
- Demonstrate skills in counseling and case management with adults, typically developing children, and non-typically developing children
- Employ techniques to encourage those they assist to become self-sufficient as possible
- Demonstrate skills in observation, needs assessment, social intervention, program development and implementation, and evaluating outcomes
- Develop an understanding of the importance of Early Intervention and learn therapeutic techniques to assist children with special needs
The program readies students for entry-level employment and subsequent career advancement in the human services field in various public and private organizations and settings. These include: federal, state, and local social welfare agencies; child care, youth services, and recreational organizations; schools and other educational venues. The Early Intervention concentration additionally prepares students to work as an Early Intervention developmental specialist.
Learning Pace
Institution-Paced% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Fisher College is accredited by:
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentApplication Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score
Restricted States
California