Bachelor of Science in Health & Human Services
Western Governors University

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-Paced

Learning Schedule

Asynchronous

% Online

100% Online

School 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 College

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score