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The Faculty
The Major
The Minor
Course Offerings
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Source:
2001-2002 Catalog
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The Human Services Department offers degree and certificate programs
designed to prepare students for careers in alcohol and other drug abuse
counseling, mental health, developmental disabilities, youth services,
aging and nursing home administration, and victim/survivor services. An
innovative, flexible program of study allows students to gain the skills,
attitudes, and knowledge necessary for effective work with individuals,
groups, organizations, and communities.
The Department also sponsors Washburn Human Services Coalition (WHSC),
a student organization; the Washburn Walkers, a learning in retirement
program; Retired and Senior Volunteers Program (RSVP), a program that
recruits and places persons over the age of 55 in volunteer projects throughout
the community; Learning IN the Community (LINC), a service learning and
volunteer program available to all Washburn stu- dents. Through a contract
with the Volunteer Center of Topeka, LINC places student volunteers in
agencies within the community; and Alternative Spring Break: Breakaway,
an alternative off-campus community service experience.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Services (BAS)
Associate of Applied Science in Human Services (AAS)
Concentrations
Students combine general education, human services coursework, and internships
with a specific emphasis in one or more of the following concentration
areas as part of their
individualized program of study:
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counseling
Mental Health
Developmental Disabilities
Youth Services
Gerontology
Adult Care Home Administration
Victim/Survivor Services
Certificates of Completion
Students within the Human Services major may complete specific coursework
leading to such credentials as Registered Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
Counselor; Licensed Mental Health Technician; and Licensed Adult Care
Home Administrator. The Department is approved to offer the following
Certificates of Completion upon completion of approved coursework and
Internships:
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counseling
Mental Health Technology
Adult Care Home Administration
Non-Profit Management
Victim/Survivor Services
Internships
The Human Services program prepares students for entry level and professional
employment in a wide variety of careers in the helping professions. Internship
arrangements have been developed with a wide array of community based
agencies which provide students with supervised learning experiences to
build skills in the concentration areas. Internships average a minimum
of 225-250 hours per semester, with a minimum of four Internships required
for completion of the Bachelor degree; and a minimum of two Internships
required for completion of the Associate degree. Students should consult
their Faculty Advisor or the Internship Coordinator for specific requirements.
Advising
Each major within the Department is assigned a Faculty Advisor to assist
the student in meeting degree and program requirements. Students are recommended
to meet with their assigned Advisor each semester to ensure successful
progress.
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