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Advance Your Career, On Your Terms
Ready to realize your full potential at work without disrupting your life? At Warner Pacific University Online, you’ll find the support you need to launch a career with purpose while honoring the accomplishments you’ve made along the way.
WPU Online’s social science and human services programs consider the diversity within the communities our students serve and the challenges those communities face. Our courses emphasize practical experiences, allowing you to engage in real-world projects that align with your career goals.
With a focus on culturally responsive practices, our social science and human services programs can equip you with the skills to serve effectively and empathetically in various social service capacities.
Social Science and Human Services Programs at WPU Online
Make a Career of Supporting Your Community
Our Online Programs
Associate of Arts in General Studies
Designed for students seeking a foundational two-year degree, this program provides a well-rounded introduction to your academic journey.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Ideal for working professionals with some college experience, this program prepares you to advance in law enforcement, public service, and corrections.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Human Development
Ideal for working professionals with some college experience, this program prepares you for positions in family, community, and human services.
High-Quality Academics at an Affordable Cost
For 2025, Warner Pacific University is ranked No. 4 in Top Performers on Social Mobility and No. 6 in Best Value Schools in the U.S. by U.S. News & World Report.
To provide you with a quality education at an accessible cost, we price our online programs at:
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- $320 per credit hour for associate degrees
- $610 per credit hour for bachelor’s degrees
Diverse Learning Community
When you enroll at WPU Online, you’ll join a student body that mirrors the multifaceted society it serves, enhancing your learning through rich, peer-to-peer cultural and linguistic exchanges. Anchored in a minority-serving, Christian college environment, these online undergraduate programs attract a vibrant mix of culturally and economically diverse students, including many who are first-generation college attendees.
Recognition for Warner Pacific University
Federally designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) by the U.S. Department of Education
Ranked No. 1 in Top Performers on Social Mobility in Oregon and No. 4 in Top Performers on Social Mobility in the U.S. in 2025, according to U.S. News & World Report
Ranked No. 2 in Oregon and tied for No. 12 among the Best Regional Colleges in the West in 2025, according to U.S. News & World Report
About WPU Online
Founded in 1937 as Pacific Bible College, Warner Pacific University serves a diverse population of students in the Portland metropolitan area and beyond through accessible online education. Regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), WPU Online is dedicated to providing high-quality degrees that offer clear, flexible paths to civic engagement, spiritual enrichment, and economic security.
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Why Earn a Degree in Social Science and Human Services?
Employment in bachelor’s-level occupations is growing, with 3.3 million openings each year on average from 2022 to 2032.
Community and social service jobs in particular are projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations with an expected 8% increase from 2023 to 2033. Take a look at the annual projected employment for some of the occupations within the field:
- 6,500 openings for clergy workers
- 6,100 openings for community and social service specialists
- 3,200 openings for probation officers and correctional treatment specialists
“From the very beginning, when I first communicated with Mr. Kirby Gleason to learn about WPU, to the time I spoke with Dr. Mario Waters about graduation arrangements, I can readily attest that WPU has always had my back. Obtaining my degree at WPU is not just an academic achievement but also evidence of the significant and excellent work the WPU team continually chooses to do for their students daily.”
Angelyn Kukiko Palacio
Psychology and Human Development alumna