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Bachelor of Professional Studies in Child and Family Services


Bachelors in Child and Family Services
Online Program

Those who want to affect positive change on children and family populations can bridge this desire with a real-world role in the field of child and family services. Geneva’s Bachelor of Professional Studies in Child and Family Services focuses on current social systems and the policies that affect the welfare of children and families to help restore the many forms of family dysfunction.

At a glance:

  • 36 major credits + 18 core credits* + 66 elective credits* = 120 credit B.P.S. in Child & Family Services completed in as few as 16 months
    • *Up to 84 eligible transfer credits may be accepted to meet core and elective requirements. You can also fulfill elective credits by pairing your Child & Family Services major with an 18-credit minor to further enhance your marketability to a prospective employer!
  • Our academic advisor will work with you to develop a custom degree plan that considers your transfer credit, life commitments, and financial aid eligibility
  • Set the pace that's right for you by choosing to take one or two classes per eight-week term
  • Avoid commuting to campus for an evening or weekend class and instead complete all your coursework in the comfort of your own home
  • We strive to keep costs low by offering you competitive tuition pricing, affordable textbooks, and free access to the latest Microsoft Office applications

Highlights of Geneva's Online Adult Degree Program:

  • The knowledge and experience you've already gained at other institutions matter. We accept up to 84 eligible transfer credits from regionally accredited institutions toward your bachelor's degree! We'll even request the transcripts from U.S. institutions at no cost to you. Don't have 84 transfer credits? Don't worry! We have an extensive offering of core and elective credits to get you to 120 credits.
  • At Geneva, we understand the role that family plays in the development of new members of society because we understand the God-given function of a family. You'll learn why God views the family as an institution, how sin has led to brokenness in the family, and how we can help bring about restoration of the family unit.
  • Courses are taught by faculty throughout the U.S. with extensive academic and professional experience in the field, giving students valuable experiences observing, interviewing, and networking with professionals in the field.

Benefits of Geneva's Online Adult Degree Program:

  • Curriculum emphasizes child growth and development and the critical role that family plays in the maturation of the individual. What you learn will prepare you to affect positive change for children and families through social systems and policies.
  • According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs in this field are expected to grow faster than average at 11% through 2024. That increase is equivalent to 44,200 new jobs.
  • Earning your Child and Family Services degree opens the door to new career opportunities in a variety of sectors, including business, government, nonprofits, social services, and educational institutions. Graduates of our program will be prepared to fill or advance into roles such as:
    • Children’s Advocate Coordinator
    • Children’s Librarian
    • Day Care Center Director
    • Early Childhood Interventionist
    • Family Day Care Provider
    • Family Resource Coordinator
    • Recreation Center Director
  • The skills and principles you'll learn through Geneva's BPS in Child and Family Services program prepare you to not only engage the professional world now, but also to do restorative work with eternal impact.

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