| Degree Requirements |
Credits |
Academic Foundations Requirements
(See page 70) Students should consult with the Academic Advisor to determine if specific courses are necessary in order to satisfy the Academic Foundations requirements within this major. |
37 |
| HS 201 Survey of the Human Services |
3 |
| HS 335 Introduction to Counseling |
3 |
| HS/REHA 345 Legal, Ethical and Professional Issues in Human Services |
3 |
| HS 386 Supervised Field Experience I in the Human Services |
3 |
| HS 387 Professional Seminar I in the Human Services |
1 |
| HS 452 Human Services Management |
3 |
| HS 481 Abuse, Neglect in the Family and the Helping Process in Human Services |
3 |
| HS 486 Supervised Field Experience II in Human Services |
3 |
| HS 487 Professional Seminar II in Human Services |
1 |
| HS 488 Supervised Field Experience III in the Human Services |
3 |
| HS 489 Professional Seminar III in the Human Services |
1 |
| Total Core Requirement credits |
27 |
Professional Skills Development for the Human Services
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. |
12 |
| 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 Suicidal Ideation and Behaviors |
3 |
| B. Identification and Utilization of Community Resources inthe Human Services |
| REHA 303 Assistive Technology Applications Across the Lifespan |
3 |
| REHA 406 Assessment and Case Conceptualization in Rehabilitation and Human Services |
3 |
| REHA 453 Case Management and Community Resources |
3 |
| C. Mental Health and Human Services |
| HHP 436 Stress Management and Emotional Health |
3 |
| PSYC 470 Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
| REHA 425 Psychiatric Rehabilitation |
3 |
| 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 |
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, Academic Foundations or core requirements. Certain courses in each concentration have prerequisites; students should check course descriptions for prerequisite requirements. |
| 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 |
| 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 in Rehabilitation and Human Services |
3 |
| REHA 425 Psychiatric Rehabilitation |
3 |
| REHA 453 Case Management and Community Resources |
3 |
| 3. Gerontology/Aging and Related Human Services |
| 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 |
| 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 Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Prevention |
3 |
| REHA 406 Assessment and Case Conceptualization in Rehabilitation and Human Services |
3 |
| 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 |
| Total for Concentrations |
30 |
| Please Note: Students must complete an average of 15 credits each semester or 30 credits each academic year to graduate in four years (eight semesters). A student paying for 12 credits in a semester can take an additional six (6) credits for no additional tuition (“flat spot”). See page 32. |
Math and Science Requirements (below)
The Degree Program in Human Services requires three (3) semester credit hours in Mathematics and three (3) semester credit hours in Sciences in addition to the Academic Foundations Math/Science requirements. For Human Services majors, the Math requirement involves the selection of one (1) of the following courses: |
6 |
| *STAT 141 Introduction to Statistics |
3 |
| PSYC 205 Research Analysis in Psychology |
3 |
| Or, an equivalent course selected in consultation with the student's advisor |
Science Course
The Science course should relate to some aspect of the human condition and is to be selected in consultation with the advisor. |
| Total minimum credits required for major |
75 |
| Electives |
8 |
| Total minimum credits required for degree |
120 |
*May satisfy Academic Foundations requirements.
Certain courses in this program have prerequisites; students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites. |
