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""""""""College of Allied Health Professions Department of Rehabilitation and Human Services
Degrees and Programs  
     
 

Degree Requirements Bachelor of Science in Human Services

  Credits
General Education Requirements (according to current Catalog)
Students should consult with the Academic Advisor to determine if specific courses are necessary in order to satisfy the General Education requirements within this major. 
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Core Requirements 27
HS 201 Survey of the Human Services 3
HS335 Introduction to Counseling 3
HS/REHA 345 Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues in HS 3
HS 496 Cooperative Education 3
HS 387 Professional Seminar I in HS 1
HS 452 Human Services Management 3
HS 481 Abuse, Neglect in the Family and the Helping Process in Human Services 3
HS 496 Cooperative Education 3
HS 487 Professional Seminar II in HS 1
HS 496 Cooperative Education 3
HS 489 Professional Seminar III in HS 1
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Professional Skill Development for the HS
At least one (1) course from each of the following four (4) areas is required for a minimum total of twelve (12) semester credits. A course selected in the Professional Skills area cannot be used to satisfy the requirements in any of the Concentrations.
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A. The Helping Process in Human Services
REHA 301 Principles of Counseling and Group Theory 3
REHA 418 Counseling for Loss and Bereavement 3
HS 485 Crisis Intervention 3
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B. Identification and Utilization of Community Resources in the Human Services
REHA 303 Assistive Technology Applications Across the Life Span 3
REHA 406 Case Assessment and Conceptualization  
REHA 453 Case Management and Community Resources 3
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C. Mental Health and Human Services
HHP 436 Stress Management and Emotional Health 3
PSYC 470 Abnormal Psychology 3
REHA 425 Psychiatric Rehabilitation  
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D. Medical and Health Related
HHP 211 Community Health 3
HS 385 Behavioral Pharmacology and Human Services 3
REHA 215  Psychosocial Aspects of Disability 3
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Human Services Concentration Areas
Each student is to complete three (3) concentrations. These are to be selected from the five (5) concentration areas listed below. A student must select one (1) major concentration and two (2) minor concentrations. A minimum of four (4) courses must be completed in the major concentration chosen, and at least three (3) courses must be selected from the two (2) minor concentration areas for a minimum of thirty (30) credits.

A course selected in one (1) concentration cannot be used to satisfy the requirements in another concentration, skills development, general education, or core requirements. Certain courses in each concentration have prerequisites; students should check course descriptions for prerequisite requirements.

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1. Mental Health Systems and Applied Psychology
PSYC 380 Developmental Psychology 3
PSYC 382 Adult Psychology 3
PSYC 460 Theories of Personality 3
PSYC 470 Abnormal Psychology 3
REHA 301 Principles of Counseling and Group Theory 3
REHA 418 Counseling for Loss and Bereavement 3
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2.  Community Based Programs for People with Disabilities
REHA 215  Psychosocial Aspects of Disability 3
REHA 303 Assistive Technology Applications Across the Lifespan 3
REHA 406 Assessment and Case Conceptualization 3
REHA 425 Psychiatric Rehabilitation 3
REHA 453 Case Management and Community Resources 3
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3.  Gerontology/Aging and Related Human Services
GERO 201 (3) Survey of Gerontology 3
GERO 493 (3) WK: Current Issues in Gerontology 3
PHIL 301 Death, Dying, and Medical Ethics 3
PSYC 382 Adult Psychology 3
PSYC 383 The Psychology of Aging 3
REHA 418 Counseling for Loss and Bereavement 3
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4.  Chemical Addictions and Treatment in Human Services
HS 385 Behavioral Pharmacology and Human Services 3
HS 483 Treatment Perspectives of Chemical Dependency and Addictive Behaviors 3
HHP 411 Drug and Alcohol Education 3
REHA 406 Case Assessment and Conceptualization 3
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5.  Social Issues Across the Lifespan
EC 336 Social and Emotional Development in Young Children 3
EC 437 Child in the Family System 3
NAMS 211 Social Issues of the Native American 3
SOCL 221 Social Problems 3
SOCL 326 Juvenile Delinquency 3
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Math and Science Requirements
For Human Services major, the Math requirement involves the selection of one (1) of the following courses: STAT 141 Introduction to Statistics, PSYC 205 Research Analysis in Psychology or an equivalent course selected in consultation with the student’s advisor

The Science course should relate to some aspect of the human condition and is to be selected in consultation with the advisor.

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Electives 8
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Total Credits Required 120

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Suggested Plan of Study

Student should talk with their faculty advisors prior to registration for classes. It is good practice to visit with the faculty advisor each semester. The following suggested schedule provides a general overview of courses and work that will enable the Humans Services major to progress through the degree in an orderly and timely manner.

First Year F S
General Education 15 15
Total 15 15
Second Year F S
General Education 3 4
Math Requirement 3  
Science Requirement      3
HS 201*   3  
Professional Skills  6 6
Total 15 13
Third Year F S
HS 335* 3  
HS 345* 3  
HS 496/387*   4
Concentrations  9 12
Total 15 16
Fourth Year F S
HS 452* 3  
HS 481* 3  
HS 496/487*  4  
HS 496/489*   4
Concentrations 3 6
Electives   3 5
Total 16 15

*offered during both Fall and Spring semesters

 
     
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