Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a common neurological condition that affects about 1 in 59 children, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The number of reported cases of autism in U.S. children has more than doubled from 2004 to 2014. Initially, autism was described as a rare childhood disorder,…
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Reasons to Consider a Human Services Degree
Pursuing a degree in human services is a unique opportunity to start a career based on helping others and finding solutions for those who are most vulnerable. Human services is a multi-faceted discipline that combines problem-solving and intervention analysis to improve community and family life. Alleviating poverty and providing humanistic support to communities requires awareness…
Your Guide to Kentucky Social Services and CHFS
It’s no secret that issues such as poverty and homelessness affect people in communities of all types in all regions of the United States. Social programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) have a vital impact on raising both the standard of living and quality of life…
A Career That Helps: Social Work at BUonline
Have you always imagined yourself in a career that helps others and serves your community? If so, social work might be the right choice. Jobs in this field are dedicated to empowering the disadvantaged and fostering social justice. The online Social Work Program at Brescia University will prepare you with the knowledge and skills you…
Volunteer Opportunities in Your Own Backyard
Volunteer opportunities are a great way to reinforce the study of helping others. Read our list of volunteer opportunities in Owensboro, KY for more information!
What Type of Helper are You? Take the Quiz to Find Out!
What type of HELPER are you? Are you constantly lending a helping hand to friends and family? Maybe helping others could become a larger part of your career. Check out this quiz form Brescia University Online and learn what kind of helper you are. Perhaps it could lead you to finding the perfect career for…
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Career Spotlight: Crisis Intervention Aide
For many students who are passionate about helping others, human services is an ideal field of study. However, because it is an emerging field, you may be wondering just what jobs you’ll be qualified for after graduation. Most entry-level human services positions involve working as an aide for various health and community professionals. One great…
10 Careers That Help People
For many people, the work you do every day is about more than getting paid. Making a difference in the lives of others is a calling that can be achieved through several types of careers. Maybe you have considered social work, theology, psychology or human services as areas of study. These socially-based career paths provide ample opportunity to…
What Will I Study in Brescia’s Human Services Degree Program?
Brescia University now offers an Associate of Arts in human services online degree that can help you advance your career and enter the field of human services and social work. You can complete our human services degree and then apply your credits to Brescia’s online bachelor’s degrees in social work, psychology, theology or integrated studies.…
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Human Services: Do You Have What It Takes?
The field of human services is focused on assisting underserved individuals, groups and communities. Human services professionals work to provide their clients with access to basic human needs such as food and medical care. Their main goal is to empower those they serve to live more independent and complete lives. Because of the interdisciplinary nature…
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