Bachelor in Human Services (Bachelor's)

For Bachelor in Human Services (Bachelor's), tuition is Tuition and fees information is available in the current catalog and on the college's website..

This programme is designed for students who hold an associate degree in Addiction Counselor Education or a related field. It prepares them for careers in behavioral health by integrating knowledge of mental health and addiction. Students engage in coursework and field placements that focus on real-world practice in human services settings. The curriculum emphasizes multicultural counseling and systems-level approaches to client care.

Focus areas include Multicultural Counseling, Trauma, Grief, and Loss, Practical Family Therapy, Systems and Social Justice.

The programme requires 90 credits and includes general education courses, core human services classes, and field placements. Coursework combines in-person evening classes with 50% online, asynchronous learning.

Graduates enter roles as chemical dependency professionals, behavioral health clinicians, and human services practitioners in community and clinical settings.

Applicants must hold an associate degree in Addiction Counselor Education or a related field. Official transcripts and a completed application are required. A minimum GPA may be required, though not specified.

The programme totals about 90 credit hours. Hybrid format with one in-person evening class per week and 50% of coursework online. Available full-time or part-time, with full-time completion in two years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes.

Clark College offers students several ways to begin a degree, prepare for a career, improve their skills, or transition into college-level study. Its four locations include the Main Campus in Vancouver, Columbia Tech Center, Clark College at WSU Vancouver, and the Advanced Manufacturing Center at Boschma Farms in Ridgefield. Students can also take part in campus events such as Penguin Welcome Days and connect with athletics, libraries, career services, and the Penguin Pantry.

Academic study covers advanced manufacturing and mechanical programs, business and entrepreneurship, creative and communication arts, health care and biosciences, public service, society and education, and science, technology, and engineering. Programs combine classroom learning with practical experience. Manufacturing students work in shop environments that simulate real-world settings. Science, technology, and engineering students may study microbes, design rockets, or troubleshoot computer networks. Health care and biosciences includes nursing and preparation for work in a range of health care settings.

Clark also provides Basic Education for Adults programs that can prepare students for college or higher-wage work in as little as one quarter. Career Services offers free activities and workshops for career development and job searches. Students currently enrolled can use the Penguin Pantry, which provides groceries and connects students with essential resources. For students considering a transfer, Clark offers associate degree pathways, while its programs also support direct entry into careers. International students should consider the college's multiple locations, practical program formats, and available student support when planning their studies.