Human Services Department

Benton Hall,
Room 203.
(785) 231-1010 ext.1279

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Degree Requirements
The degree programs emphasize a multidisciplinary perspective, preparing students to assist people and their communities to function as effectively as possible. Recommended and required coursework focus on knowledge and skills in human behavior, group dynamics, organizational behavior and community systems. Students should refer to the specific General Education Requirements for the University and consult with their Faculty Advisor for specific Department requirements. Coursework in psychology, sociology, communication, biology, political science, social work, mass media, business or other areas may be specifically recommended or required.

Associate of Applied Science in Human Services
A minimum of 62 hours is required for completion of the Associate degree. Requirements for graduation with the Associate of Applied Science degree in Human Services (AAS) also includes University requirements for general education.

27 hours of HUMAN SERVICES courses:

Course Name Credit # Hours
HS 100 Orientation to Human Services 3
HS 131 Human Development 3 OA 228 Intro Computer Applications 3
HS 251 Theories of Intervention in Human Services 3
HS 252 Assessment & Intervention Skills in Human Services 3
HS 280 Internship I 6 HS 281 Internship II 6


9 hours of CONCENTRATION courses:
A total of 9 credit hours selected coursework in one of the concentration areas must be taken to complete the requirements of an Associate of Applied Science in Human Services degree: Substitutions are allowable with advisor consent.

Bachelor of Applied Studies in Human Services
A minimum of 124 hours is required for completion of the Bachelor degree. Requirements for graduation with the Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Human Services (BAS) also includes University requirements for general education.

54 hours of HUMAN SERVICES courses:

Course Name Credit # Hours
HS 100 Orientation to Human Services 3
HS 131 Human Development 3 HS 151 Case Management 3 HS 251 Theories of Intervention in Human Services 3
HS 252 Assessment & Intervention Skills in Human Services 3
OA 228 Intro Computer Applications 3
HS 280 Internship I 6 HS 281 Internship II 6 HS 300 Prevention in Human Services 3
HS 302 Social Change and Advocacy in Human Services 3
HS 305 Case Management 3
HS 380 Internship III 6
HS 445 Legal and Ethical Issues in Human Services
OR
AL 375 Health Care Policy
OR
SW 350 Social Policy and Program Analysis I
OR
PO 346 Problems in Public Administration 3 HS 481 Internship IV 6 HS 495 Administration & Evaluation of Human Service Programs 3

15 hours of CONCENTRATION courses:
A total of 15 credit hours selected coursework in one of the concentration areas must be taken to complete the requirements of a Bachelor of Human Services degree: Substitutions are allowable with advisor consent.

 

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