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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN SERVICES


The Human Services baccalaureate degree offers a high level of training which prepares the graduate to enter the work field as a well-trained, competent professional. The student will be provided with a solid foundation of theoretical knowledge and professional skills which relate to various aspects of the profession such as direct service delivery to clients, social policies and environmental trends as they impact organizations and practice in human services. The program offers a broad liberal arts knowledge base, as well as skills and competency in the student’s personal and professional growth, communication and interpersonal skills, techniques in effective interviewing and assessment, problem solving, crisis intervention, counseling, case management and treatment of a broad range of problems likely to affect individuals, families and communities in need of services. As such, human service professionals may become employed in a variety of settings including social service agencies, schools, and businesses.

A unique feature of the program is an opportunity for students to pursue either a generalist or specialized base of knowledge. The Human Service student may select from among the various options available to specialize in: substance abuse/chemical dependency, law and human services, child and family practice, or family violence. A fifth option is also available to students who prefer to pursue a more generalized approach to the profession.

A broad range of selected elective courses are featured in an array of disciplines such as psychology, sociology, and criminal justice, as well as human services.

To supplement and enhance the in-class learning experience, internship opportunities are afforded to all students in various areas of interest. The Human Service baccalaureate program can furthermore serve as excellent preparation for graduate work in counseling, school counseling, rehabilitation counseling, psychology, sociology, and social work.

REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR (11) COURSES (33) CREDIT HOURS

REQUIRED COURSES IN MAJOR

COURSE NUMBER

COURSE NAME

CREDITS

HS 101

Introduction to Human Services

3

HS 203

Introduction to Counseling

3

HS/SO 205

Interpersonal Communication & Effectiveness

3

HS 210

Human Service

3

HS 308

Group Work in Human Services

3

HS 310

Human Service Ethics

3

HS 311

Organization, Policy, & Practice in Human Services

3

HS 360

Internship I

3

HS 430

Senior Seminar

3

HS 460

Senior Internship I

3

HS 461

Senior Internship II

3

MA 200

Topics in Statistics

3

PSY 101

Introduction to Psychology

3

SO 101

Introduction to Sociology

3

MAJOR ELECTIVES

COURSE NUMBER

COURSE NAME

CREDITS

PSY ***

Developmental Psychology Elective

3

EN ***

Writing Centered Course

3

HS or CJ 305

Research Methods in Social Sciences

3

BLUEPRINT REQUIREMENTS

COURSE NUMBER

COURSE NAME

CREDITS

BLU 101

Foundations Seminar

3

BLU 151

Public Speaking

3

BLU 201

Service Learning and Civic Engagement

3

BLU 301

Junior Symposium

3

EN 101

College Writing

3

EN 102

Unveiling Literary Treasures

3

RS ***

Religious Studies Elective

3

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE MODULES

COURSE NUMBER

COURSE NAME

CREDITS

American History/Western Civilization

Approved Elective

3

Art

Approved Elective

3

Foreign Culture and Language

Approved Elective

3

Humanities

Approved Elective

3

Natural Science

Approved Elective

3

General Education Elective

Approved Elective

3

GENERAL ELECTIVES

COURSE NUMBER

COURSE NAME

CREDITS

Liberal Arts Elective

Any Liberal Arts Course

3

Liberal Arts Elective

Any Liberal Arts Course

3

Liberal Arts Elective

Any Liberal Arts Course

3

All College Elective

Any Course

3

All College Elective

Any Course

3