Human Services (B.A.)

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The Human Services major is designed to build on the expertise of the graduates of A.S., A.A.S., or A.P.S. degree programs in the human services field. This degree uses an interdisciplinary approach to prepare students to work in the social services industry. The curriculum combines courses in Psychology, Sociology, and Human Services, among others, to create an integrated approach to understanding theory and applying human services concepts. Topics range from aging populations and family issues to addictions and mental health issues. The Human Services major also provides a strong foundation for a masters in mental health counseling or professional school counseling.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:

SOCI 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3 Credit(s)
PSYC 100 - General Psychology 3 Credit(s)
SCWK 200 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare 3 Credit(s)
HMSV 336 - Ethics in Human Services 3 Credit(s)
HMSV 350 - Human Services Programs and Policies 3 Credit(s)
SOCI 355 - Gender, Sexuality, Race, and Class: Intersectionality 3 Credit(s)
HMSV 380 - Research Methods 3 Credit(s)

4 courses (12 credit hours) from:

HMSV 301 - Human Services in Rural Communities 3 Credit(s)
HMSV 351 - Aging in American Society 3 Credit(s)
HMSV 352 - Child and Family Welfare 3 Credit(s)
HMSV 353 - Social Interventions with Families 3 Credit(s)
HMSV 372 - Chemical Dependency 3 Credit(s)
HMSV 373 - Family Violence 3 Credit(s)
HMSV 374 - Group Counseling 3 Credit(s)
HMSV 375 - Mental Health Diagnoses 3 Credit(s)
HMSV 376 - Social Stratification 3 Credit(s)
HMSV 377 - Stress Management Strategies 3 Credit(s)
HMSV 410 - Death and Dying 3 Credit(s)
HMSV 450 - Selected Topics in Human Services 3 Credit(s)
HMSV 495 - Internship Variable Credit(s)

2 courses (6 credit hours) from:

COMM 302 - Intercultural Communication 3 Credit(s)
COMM 350 - Organizational Communication Theory and Practice 3 Credit(s)
COMM 355 - Conflict Management 3 Credit(s)
COMM 370 - Leadership Communication 3 Credit(s)
PSYC 111 - Social Psychology 3 Credit(s)
PSYC 265 - Health Psychology 3 Credit(s)
PSYC 270 - Psychology of Personality 3 Credit(s)
PSYC 329 - Psychology of Gender 3 Credit(s)
PSYC 333 - Adolescent Psychology Online Only 3 Credit(s)
PSYC 389 - Introduction to Counseling 3 Credit(s)
PSYC 429 - Stereotypes and Prejudice 3 Credit(s)
SOCI 302 - Deviant Behavior 3 Credit(s)

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Human Services (B.A.)

Location(s): Online Only

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:

4 courses (12 credit hours) from:

2 courses (6 credit hours) from:

39 credit hours