Health, Wellness, and Social Services (BAS)
Program Summary
100% Online
Credits: 120-126 total
Degree: BAS
College/School: Office of the Provost
Start Date: 8/24/2026
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Program Description
The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Health, Wellness, and Social Services is a degree‑completion program designed for adult learners who want to advance in healthcare, wellness, and human services careers.
Offered 100% online in collaboration with the College of Public Health at George Mason University, this program develops critical skills in healthcare systems, social services management, and serving vulnerable populations.
Tailored for students with an Associate of Applied Science (AAS), the BAS equips graduates with practical, interdisciplinary knowledge to support roles in health care delivery, wellness services, case management, and social services administration.
Designed to foster critical thinking, analytic reasoning, and an ability to synthesize information, the BAS meets students’ professional and personal goals while developing a depth of knowledge and proficiency of skill that translates well to the workplace. Adult learners who desire to understand the complex nature of managing health care and social service programs will benefit from this program. This concentration is in collaboration with the College of Public Health.
Banner code: UN-BAS-APLS-HWSS
Concentrations
- Health, Wellness, Social Services
Careers
The global workforce demands in health and human services are increasing. A BAS with a concentration in health, wellness, and social services will provide you with the foundation necessary to be a professional in the field. Specific positions that graduates of this program may obtain include:
- Health Care Practitioner
- Case Manager
- Fitness Specialist
Key employers for graduates of related programs include:
- Hospitals
- Department of Family Services
All Mason students have access to career guidance and resources through University Career Services. Assistance is available in career research and decision-making, internships, Co-op, part-time employment, job search or graduate school preparation, and full-time employment of qualified candidates.
Courses
Program requirements are subject to change; please refer to the George Mason Course Catalog for the most up-to-date requirements.
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Details
Who should apply?
The AAS degree must be in a field such as Human Services, Health Information Management, Hospitality Management, Nutrition Management Specialization, Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, or Respiratory Therapy.
Why choose George Mason?
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Will build on your current skills to make you more competitive in Virginia’s growing workforce. We will help you maximize your accumulated credits and ‘life credits.’
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Is ideal for adult learners who want to gain a broad theoretical perspective for understanding the complex nature of providing health care and social services programs to a diverse group of individuals in order to increase overall well-being.
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Is taught by outstanding Mason faculty and provide students with a foundation in serving both domestic and international vulnerable populations.
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Offers students the option of two academic tracks – Physical and Mental Health Care Delivery or Health Care Administration. Both tracks prepare students to become professionals in the health and social services fields.
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Offers fully online (Physical and Mental Health Care Delivery) and hybrid (Health Care Administration).
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Prerequisites
The AAS degree must be in a field such as Human Services, Health Information Management, Hospitality Management, Nutrition Management Specialization, Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, or Respiratory Therapy.
Application Materials
- Undergraduate application
- Transcripts for all post-secondary education
- $70 non-refundable application fee
Contact
Program Contact
Brian Gillette
Director, Student Success,
College of Health and Human Services
Phone: (703) 993-4636
Email: [email protected]
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