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public and human services degrees and programs

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in-demand skills for your public and human services career.

Bellevue University’s Public and Human Services programs are crafted for anyone committed to serving others—whether you're drawn to advocacy, community outreach, public safety, or nonprofit work. Offered fully online or on campus, these programs emphasize hands-on, skills-based learning and real-world experience through internships and fieldwork. With courses taught by faculty who bring connections to agencies and nonprofits, you’ll build ethical, practical tools and flexible credentials that support you now—and fit your busy adult life.

All Area of Study Programs

Certificate

Information Security Management
Online
On-Campus
  • 12 Credit Hours

Prepare to lead in cybersecurity with practical skills to assess risk, protect information, and align security strategies with organizational goals.

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Certificate

Mental Health Technician Certificate
Online
  • 16 Credit Hours

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Certificate

Physical and Informational Threat Assessment Procedures and Rules
Online
  • 8 Credit Hours

Build the skills to protect people, facilities, and data through hands-on training in physical and informational security assessment and threat prevention.

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Certificate

Identification of Threats and the Human Element
Online
  • 8 Credit Hours

Gain the skills to identify, assess, and manage security threats by integrating human behavior, communication, and countermeasure strategies into effective security plans.

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Certificate

Basics of Threat Assessment and Ethics
Online
  • 8 Credit Hours

Gain essential skills in threat assessment, ethics, and asset protection with this flexible program for security professionals.

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Minor

Criminal Justice
Online
On-Campus
  • 18 Credit Hours

Enhance your degree with a Criminal Justice minor—learn how systems, policy, and law shape responses to crime and society

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Public and Human Services programs at Bellevue University are designed to prepare you for meaningful roles in service, advocacy, and community leadership. Each program combines practical coursework, hands-on experience, and flexible learning options—equipping you with the skills, knowledge, and credentials to support individuals, families, and communities across public, nonprofit, and human service settings.

Grow with faculty who've been where you are.

Learn from experienced educators who have established careers across diverse fields of study. Our instructors have worked with both prominent institutions and innovative organizations from around the world. Through their expertise, students will gain valuable insights and develop essential concepts and skills in their area of study.

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Thinking about a Public and Human Services degree? Here are answers to common questions to help you find the right program, format, and path to make a lasting difference in your community and beyond.

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