Human Service Administration - Bachelor of Applied Human Service Administration
Overview
Faculty of Health and Community Studies
Department of Human Services and Early Learning
MacEwan.ca/HSA
Bachelor of Applied Human Service Administration (BAHSA) is a distance-delivered program designed for individuals working in the health or human service field who hold, or strive to hold, supervisory or management positions. Distance study makes the program accessible to students regardless of geographic location and provides the flexibility to balance studies with professional and family responsibilities. Students access their course material and readings online and become part of a virtual community of learners. Faculty guide student learning through online class discussions and activities.
The curriculum includes theory in administration, with an emphasis on leadership, supervision and management. Studies include human, financial, and physical resource management; managing change; communication; community-based practice; research practices; and trend and issue analysis. Assignments are practical in nature and generally involve the application of theory to the student’s workplace. Building on a previous diploma or degree, the program consists of ten 3-credit theory courses and two 15-credit directed field studies. Students may complete the directed field studies in their current workplace or in an appropriate agency. Study may be full or part-time. Students have six years to complete the program; however, it may be completed in as little as three years.
Career Potential
BAHSA graduates are employed in managerial roles in a wide variety of agencies including early learning, child and youth care, community living, human ecology, addictions, corrections, social work, rehabilitation, non-profit/voluntary sector, health care, gerontology and related fields. BAHSA graduates have the knowledge, management skills and confidence to manage a dynamic staff of practitioners, work with boards, be an effective human service leader, and still serve the clients and families at the heart of their organization.
Contact Information
T: 780-497-5229
Toll-free: 1-888-497-4622 ext. 5229
E: hsa@macewan.ca
PROGRAM OFFICE
Room 7-154, 10700 - 104 Avenue
Edmonton, AB T5J 4S2
T: 780-497-5157
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Year 3 | ||
| HSAD 300 | The Human Service Administrator | 3 |
| HSAD 305 | Interpersonal Communication Skills for Human Service Administrators | 3 |
| HSAD 310 | Managing Human Resources | 3 |
| HSAD 315 | Managing Financial Resources in Human Service Agencies | 3 |
| HSAD 325 | Research Practices in Human Service | 3 |
| HSAD 330 | Managing Physical Resources in Human Service Agencies | 3 |
| HSAD 335 | Managing Change in Human Service Agencies | 3 |
| HSAD 345 | Community-Based Practice in Human Service Agencies | 3 |
| HSAD 350 | Trends and Issues in Human Service Administration | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| HSAD 459 | Directed Field Study in Human Service Administration I | 15 |
| HSAD 499 | Directed Field Study in Human Service Administration II | 15 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
The minimum passing grade for a course at MacEwan University is a D unless otherwise noted next to the appropriate course in the program of study.
Student Plan
| Year 3 | Credits |
|---|---|
| HSAD 300 | 3 |
| HSAD 305 | 3 |
| HSAD 310 | 3 |
| HSAD 315 | 3 |
| HSAD 325 | 3 |
| HSAD 330 | 3 |
| HSAD 335 | 3 |
| HSAD 345 | 3 |
| HSAD 350 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| 30 | |
| Year 4 | Credits |
| HSAD 459 | 15 |
| HSAD 499 | 15 |
| 30 | |
| Total Credits 60 | |
Program Regulations
Learners admitted to this program are presumed to be capable of fulfilling the academic requirements of their program with, if applicable, provision of reasonable accommodation for an Accessibility Need. The University will not lower its academic standards, or alter the essential skills or competencies required by a position, to accommodate an Accessibility Need. (Human Rights and Accessibility policy and Students with Disabilities Procedure).
Admission Requirements
Applicants may be admitted to the following:
Regular Admission
To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar
Applicants must have:
- a two-year diploma that includes a three-credit post-secondary English course
OR
- a minimum of 60 credits from a recognized post-secondary institution with an Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 or better on a 4.0 scale that includes a three-credit post-secondary English course.
Additional Admission Criteria
All applicants must meet the following:
1. English Language Proficiency
To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar
Applicable to all admission categories
All applicants must meet an acceptable level of English language proficiency. We will require official documents such as high school or post-secondary transcripts or proof of successful completion of standardized language evaluation. Full details are available in MacEwan University’s Academic Calendar or online at MacEwan.ca/ELP.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Promote respectful environments that support and integrate all perspectives and values.
- Demonstrate a commitment to diversity and to the principles of fairness and equity through advocacy and inclusive practices.
- Develop intentional leadership skills that promote, inspire, and engage others in working towards a shared vision.
- Work and lead in a manner that is informed by evidence-based practice, current legislative and policy frameworks, funding requirements, and emerging local and global trends within human service contexts.
- Recognize community practice as a process of collaboration and capacity building within networks of individuals, populations, service providers, funding agencies, and policy makers.
- Demonstrate a commitment to culturally sensitive services for Indigenous communities that honour the Truth and Reconciliation process.
- Articulate the key role that healthy, sustainable communities play in the successful delivery of human services and assess and respond to community needs.
- Problem-solve and make ethical decisions within professional contexts.
- Model and promote a high standard of professionalism and ethical practice.
- Display professionalism and personal integrity in verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
- Use technology and social media professionally, creatively, and effectively.
- Use research as a process that effectively informs practice and locate, evaluate, and use information and data effectively.
- Develop effective strategies, practices, and policies to manage and supervise human, financial, physical, and operational resources.
- Recognize the value of personal and professional growth, learning, leadership development, and reflective practice.