Prepare to lead.
SUNY Morrisville’s human services leadership Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) degree program empowers students to lead nonprofit agencies at the executive, supervisory and managerial levels.
Why SUNY Morrisville Human Services Leadership?
With an emphasis on leadership throughout the curriculum, our B.P.S. degree program equips students for careers in organizational leadership or graduate studies in business or public administration, social work or nonprofit management. The program also provides students with the experience and tools to design their own social entrepreneurial enterprises or charitable organizations.
The interdisciplinary program offers courses in human services, psychology, and business and entrepreneurship. Throughout your course of study, you will develop a professional portfolio to prepare for employment or graduate study, including applied learning opportunities tailored to your professional interests through both coursework and a full-semester internship experience.
Leadership opportunities are available through partnerships with nonprofits, governmental agencies, public service organizations and local businesses. Students are encouraged to take advantage of placement sites across the Central New York region, while distance learning options also support placement for students living elsewhere.
Enhance your college experience by participating in SUNY Morrisville’s Human Services Institute, which provides students with opportunities outside of the classroom to participate in professional development experiences with faculty, human service providers and community members. These valuable applied learning experiences have included students planning their own internship experiences, participating in research studies and organizing special events such as community forums on suicide prevention, expert panels on the opioid epidemic and events supporting local farm families.
The B.P.S. degree allows seamless transfer into the program for students currently pursuing a SUNY Morrisville human services Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree or either of our business administration (A.A.S.) or Associate in Science (A.S.) degrees, or our individual studies associate degrees.
Skills You Will Gain
Upon completion of the B.P.S. program, you will be able to:
- Apply critical thinking skills to analyze and solve problems in professional practice
- Develop effective professional communication and relational skills
- Utilize data to develop effective business plans encompassing marketing, finance, management, program development and operations
- Recognize and promote ethical and responsible business practices in nonprofit, government and private agencies
- Utilize strategic planning to make effective decisions about program growth and development
- Develop effective leadership and supervisory skills to impact, influence and inspire others
- Comprehend social welfare policy and its impact on individuals, families, groups and organizations
What Can I Do in Human Services Leadership?
With your B.P.S. degree, you can pursue careers in supervisory and management of human service and social service agencies. Potential roles include:
- Program supervisor
- Case manager
- Social service director
- Program director
- Executive director
- Case worker
- Community outreach
- Client advocate
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