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P904 - Family and Human Services (Bachelor)

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BYU-Idaho Bachelor of Science

Program Plan

Campus(es)

BYU-Idaho

Program Name

Family and Human Services

Graduation Requirements

  • Complete the associate degree requirement.

  • Complete all program specific courses.

  • Complete all General Education and Religious Education requirements.

  • Complete 30 upper-division credits (300 or 400 level courses).

  • Complete at least 30 credits in residency (taken directly from the awarding institution).

  • Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0.

  • Complete additional elective credits to meet the 90-credit graduation requirement.

Program Description

The Bachelor’s degree in Family and Human Services prepares students for work with individuals, families, and communities, with an emphasis on understanding and strengthening family relationships. The program uses a systems thinking perspective to help students understand how individuals, families, organizations, and communities influence one another and work together as a system.

Students develop skills in communication, conflict management, problem solving, advocacy, systems thinking, and basic social science research. Coursework emphasizes analyzing interpersonal and family systems and communicating effectively with diverse populations. These interpersonal, analytical, and systems-based skills are highly transferable and valued across many industries—including education, business, nonprofit, and community-based settings—particularly in roles where relationships, problem solving, teamwork, and organizational effectiveness matter.

Potential Employment

The positions listed below represent employment opportunities within the human services field. Graduates may also pursue careers in other fields that value the interpersonal and analytical skills developed in this program. In the United States, some advanced or higher-paying roles may require a master’s degree or additional certification.

With a bachelor’s degree, graduates may qualify for entry- to mid-level positions in human services fields such as:

  • Social and community services

  • Family and youth services

  • Parent education programs

  • Family mediation and relationship education

  • Child and family advocacy

  • Nonprofit and community organizations

1. Communicate effectively in interpersonal and professional contexts.

2. Engage in and facilitate effective problem-solving at individual and group levels.

3. Apply analytical thinking and basic research processes to critically assess information for personal and professional decision-making.

4. Demonstrate fundamental knowledge regarding healthy relationships.

5. Demonstrate leadership qualities consistent with the gospel of Jesus Christ.