Deidra Kelly (Director)

In collaboration with Whitworth's College of Arts & Sciences, the School of Continuing Studies offers a B.A. in human services. This interdisciplinary degree builds on the strength of a liberal arts core curriculum, providing the adult student with a balanced and coherent study of the arts, the humanities, and the natural and social sciences. Whitworth is dedicated to providing an academically excellent liberal arts education that will equip each student with the skills necessary to respond creatively to the personal and professional challenges of life.

Learning outcomes of this major are as follows:

• With regard to knowledge, human services graduates will articulate the various needs of diverse populations and the systems that meet those needs, understand the broader context in which human services are provided, and identify the boundaries of their own role as a professional helper.
• With regard to skills, human services graduates will demonstrate competence in professional writing and public speaking, articulate a style of contributing positively to teams, and develop critical thinking required to maintain self-awareness in human-service practice.
• With regard to faith and values, human services graduates will appreciate service to humanity and respect for the dignity of every individual, identify and analyze ethical issues specific to the human service field, and explore their own vocation as it pertains to a career in human services.