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Bachelor of Professional Arts, Human Services Major at Athabasca University

Athabasca University, Canada

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Professional Arts, Human Services Major is a degree-completion program designed to meet the career and professional needs of workers in the human services fields of child and youth care, corrections, counselling, early childhood education, personal support services, rehabilitation, social services, and other related fields.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: Monthly; enrol any time  |  Location: Athabasca, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In our Bachelor of Professional Arts, Human Services Major, you'll dive into a diverse range of courses that will sharpen your skills in areas like social policy development, communication theory, and ethical decision-making. Whether it's mastering interpersonal communications or gaining a deep understanding of the human services sector, each course is designed to make you a well-rounded professional, ready to effect positive change in your community.

Career pathways

With a Bachelor of Professional Arts, Human Services Major from Athabasca University, a world of opportunity opens up for you in rewarding fields such as child and youth care, corrections, counselling, and social services. Whether you're looking to advance into leadership roles or pivot into policy-making and advocacy, this degree equips you with the comprehensive skills and knowledge needed to make a lasting impact in your community.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Bachelor of Professional Arts is designed for students who have completed an approved 2-year diploma or equivalent from an accredited college or institute of technology. You can also apply to the program with a combination of post-secondary education and related work experience. You will be considered a pre-program student until your admission requirements are confirmed. You can still take courses during this time.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate programmes have continuous enrolment: applications are accepted throughout the year and students can start registering for courses as soon as the online application is complete.

There are no application deadlines for most undergraduate programs. Applications go through the online Undergraduate General Application, with part of the process completed in ApplyAlberta; the one-time, non-refundable general application fee is $141 (2026-2027).

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