Academic Catalog 2024-2025

Academic Catalog 2024 - 2025

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

HUMAN SERVICES The Human Services Bachelor of Arts degree requires the completion of 120 credit hours, including the general education requirements. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services provides a comprehensive understanding of human behavior and the associated skills to enhance employment opportunities in the field of human services. The following is the prescribed academic program for the Human Services Bachelor of Arts degree:

I. General Education Requirements (see page 52) ............................................................................. 34

II. Human Services Degree Requirements ........................................................................................... 45 HMS 1501 Introduction to Human Services HMS 1701 Social Policy HMS/PSY 1801 The Family PSY 2841 Positive Psychology HMS/PSY 2852 Child & Early Adult Development HMS 3112 Methods of Social Research HMS 3420 Issues and Practice in Child Welfare HMS 3612 Human Services Leadership & Management PSY 3803 Adult Development and Aging PSY 3861 Abnormal Psychology PSY 3910 Cross-Cultural Psychology PSY 4805 Substance Abuse HMS 4806 Ethical Issues in Human Services HMS 4612 Counseling Strategies & Interventions HMS 4615 Human Services Capstone

III. Human Services Electives ................................................................................................................... 9 HMS/PSY Human Services or Psychology 3000-4000 Level

IV. Learning Essentials and Self Discovery ............................................................................................. 3 COE 1100 Learning Essentials and Self Discovery

V. Career Development/Field Placement ............................................................................................. 11 COE 2606 Career Exploration COE 3606 Career Planning COE 3607 Internship I COE 4606 Career Development COE 4607 Internship II

VI. General Electives ............................................................................................................................... 18

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