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Bachelor of Professional Studies in Child and Family Services
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Those who want to have a positive impact on children and family populations can bridge this desire with a real-world role in the human services field. Geneva’s Bachelor of Professional Studies in Child and Family Services focuses on current social systems and the policies that affect the welfare of families and children, as well as various forms of family dysfunction. Other areas emphasized include child growth and development and the critical role family plays in maturation.
Why Geneva?
In addition to valuable experiences observing, interviewing and networking with professionals in the field, Geneva’s Child and Family Services program also develops students in skills vital to a role in this area. These include:
- Analysis
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal
- Oral presentation
- Research
- Synthesis and problem-solving
Child and Family Services majors can take advantage of our flexible Adult Degree Programs formats that include online, on-site and hybrid options.
Your Career Possibilities
Graduates have the opportunity to take on entry-level positions 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 and more. Employment sectors graduates can break into include business, government, nonprofits, social services and educational institutions.
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.
This program is offered at the following location:
- Online
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U.S. News & World Report recognizes Geneva College as a Top 10 Best Value School out of all North Region colleges, accounting for our academic quality and the net cost of attendance for those receiving the average level of need-based financial aid.
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For the second year in a row, Geneva’s ABET-accredited engineering program placed in U.S. News & World Report’s Top 100 Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs in the nation.
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Value College rankings are based on combination of affordability, reputation and return on investment. Geneva's MSLS program ranked #26.
Geneva was named a Christian College of Distinction, affirming the school’s dedication to high quality academics founded on the inerrant truth of God’s word.
Designated as a Pennsylvania College of Distinction, Geneva is recognized as one of the best places in the state for students to learn, to grow, and to succeed.
As a College of Distinction, Geneva is nationally recognized for providing outstanding preparation that is highly valued by graduate schools and employers.
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Geneva College placed in the Top 20 Regional College North Rankings as identified by U.S. News & World Report.
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Geneva College ranks in the top 45 out of 402 colleges in Pennsylvania analyzed for return on investment by AffordableCollegesOnline.org, a prevalent resource for college affordability and financial aid information.
