Program Details
WGU’s online Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Services prepares students for a successful career as a community health specialist, patient advocate, patient liaison, family support worker, skilled/nursing care specialist, and more. Our expert-designed bachelor’s program prepares graduates to improve the health outcomes of their patients and communities by delivering informed guidance, service, and support. Upon completion of this program, graduates will be ideally positioned to become a Board-Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA) or continue their education with a master’s in healthcare. Best of all, students can complete this accredited degree program 100% online—including all field experience requirements.
WGU offers low, flat-rate tuition that’s about half what students pay at other online universities. Our online programs deliver unparalleled flexibility, allowing students to complete coursework whenever and wherever works best for their schedules. Students also benefit from our competency-based learning model, which lets them complete most courses as quickly as they prove mastery of the material, making it possible to accelerate their progress and potentially graduate faster. Faculty Mentors work one-on-one with WGU students, providing dedicated coaching, guidance, and support from enrollment through graduation, and beyond.
Learning Pace
Self-PacedLearning Schedule
Asynchronous% Online
100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Western Governors University is accredited by:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions. Currently, WGU’s “home” accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and other public and private colleges.
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Some CollegeApplication Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score