Human Services (BS)

Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Services are expected to:

demonstrate knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values related to significant facts, theories, and issues within the human services field;
display knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values consistent with an understanding and appreciation of multi-cultural issues;
display the critical thinking skills and research skills necessary to interpret and contribute to current practices in human services;
understand and apply basic principles of case management in working with clients; and
be prepared for employment or graduate studies in human services related fields.

Human Services BS Requirements

Specified General Education Course

Students earning a bachelor’s degree must complete all Core Curriculum requirements. The following specific core curriculum course(s) is required.

PSYC 2004 General Psychology for Majors 4 credits

Major Courses

RSCH 3803 Research Methods 3 credits
SEMR 2153 Information Literacy 3 credits
SOSC 2053 Foundational Issues in Human Services 3 credits
SOSC 2103 Sex, Courtship, and Marriage 3 credits
SOSC 3003 Topics in Case Management 3 credits
SOSC 3053 Professional and Ethical Issues in the Helping Professions 3 credits
SOSC 3503 Advanced Social Problems 3 credits
SOSC 4803 Practicum in Social Science Variable credit
STAT 3203 Statistics 3 credits

Three (3) hours selected from the following:

SOSC 4703 Capstone in Social Science 3 credits
SOSC 4993 Research in Social Science 3 credits

Human Diversity/Cultural Diversity Requirement

Choose at least 6 credit hours from the following.

COMM 2143 Intercultural Communication 3 credtis
ENGL 3103 Introduction to Principles/Strategies of Teaching English as a Second Language 3 credits
INCS 2023 Introduction to Intercultural Studies 3 credits
INCS 3001 Special Topics in ICS 1 credit
INCS 3503 Local (USA) Internship Variable Credit
INCS 3523 Regional (USA) Internship Variable Credit
INCS 3543 National (USA) Internship Variable Credit
INCS 3563 Global (outside USA) Internship Variable Credit
INCS 3589 Full Semester - in North America or Abroad Variable Credit
INCS 3763 Urban Studies 3 credits
PSYC 3763 Multicultural Counseling 3 credits
RELG 2123 Religions of the World 3 credits
SOSC 2003 Cultural Anthropology 3 credits
SOSC 2123 Race and Ethnic Relations 3 credits

Psychology and Social Science Requirement

Choose at least 12 credit hours in psychology and social science, as approved the by Chair of the Social Sciences Division, and which may include any of the following.

PSYC 3123 Human Growth and Development 3 credits
PSYC 3403 Social Psychology 3 credits
PSYC 3413 Abnormal Psychology 3 credits
PSYC 3753 Practical Counseling Skills 3 credits
PSYC 4453 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution 3 credits
SOSC 2513 Family Studies 3 credits
SOSC 3073 Management Issues in the Helping Professions 3 credits
SOSC 3603 Community Development 3 credits
SOSC 4003 Studies in Social Sciences 3 credits

Electives

In addition to core curriculum (40-44 credit hours) and major course requirements, students must complete elective coursework appropriate to their degree. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for the Bachelor of Science in Human Services, including elective coursework. Students are strongly encouraged to work with their advisor to identify courses that complement their program area.

Summary


Core Curriculum Requirements	40-44 hrs.

Major Requirements	48 hrs.

Electives	28-32 hrs.

	Total: 120 hrs.

Note:

At least 30 credit hours must come from courses that are 3000-level or above.