The online B.A. in Family & Community Outreach at ORU equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to support people in diverse community settings. As families and communities face growing social, relational, and economic challenges, organizations need compassionate professionals who can connect individuals to resources, build meaningful programs, and promote long-term well-being.
In this fully online Family & Community Outreach program, you will build a strong foundation in human development, community engagement, family support, advocacy, communication, and leadership. You will also learn how to apply ethical and Christ-centered decision-making in service-oriented environments.
Through hands-on learning and real-world application, you will gain experience in outreach strategy, relationship-building, case support, program coordination, and community-focused problem-solving. Rooted in ORU’s mission to develop Spirit-empowered leaders, this program prepares you to make a lasting impact in families, neighborhoods, churches, schools, and nonprofit organizations.
A Family & Community Outreach degree can prepare you for meaningful careers in social services, ministry, nonprofit work, community engagement, and family support. Employers are looking for professionals who can serve people with compassion, connect communities to resources, and help organizations strengthen the lives of individuals and families.
Graduates of ORU’s online Family & Community Outreach bachelor’s degree are prepared to pursue careers in areas such as:
Whether you want to work in community outreach, family services, nonprofit leadership, ministry, or advocacy, this program helps you build the relational, organizational, and leadership skills to serve with excellence and purpose.
In ORU’s online Bachelor of Arts in Family & Community Outreach, you will study the principles, practices, and strategies needed to serve individuals, strengthen families, and support communities effectively.
You will develop skills in areas such as:
This program is designed to help you grow as both a service-minded professional and a purpose-driven leader.
The Bachelor of Arts in Family & Community Outreach is a 120-credit-hour online degree program. Students who enroll full-time may complete the program in as little as 45 months.
At ORU, full-time enrollment for this program is considered 3 credit hours per 7-week term, with 6 terms per year. This flexible online format is designed to help you pursue your degree while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
Our affordable tuition means your finances go further. In addition, many students benefit from federal aid and our interest-free payment plan. To view your cost, click here.
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