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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 recommended or required.
Associate of Applied Science in Human Services
A minimum of 62 hours is required for completion of the Associate degree.
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Human Services (AAS) includes
26 credit hours of University and general education requirements, and
students majoring in Human Services must complete a minimum of 27 hours
of credit in the department. These hours must include HS 100, 131, 250,
251, 280 and 281. Nine additional hours must be selected to develop an
emphasis area in consultation with a faculty advisor. At least six credit
hours for the emphasis area must be taken in the Human Services Department.
Possible options include, but are not limited to, addiction counseling,
youth services, gerontology, victim/ survivor services, mental health,
or developmental disabilities. Majors are encouraged to take OA 228 or
CM 110, or show proficiency in working with computer applications.Students
must receive a grade of C or better in each course applied to the major.
Bachelor of Applied Studies in Human Services
A minimum of 124 hours is required for completion of the Baccalaureate
degree. The Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Human Services (BAS)
includes 47 credit hours of University and general education requirements,
and students majoring in Human Services must complete a minimum of 65
hours of credit in the department. These hours must include 100, 131,
250, 251, 280, 281, 300, 302, 325, 330, 380, 411, 445, 450/550, 481, 495/595,
and 498. In consultation with a faculty advisor, a total of fifteen additional
credit hours must be selected to develop an area of emphasis area. Possible
options include but are not limited to addiction counseling, youth services,
gerontology, victim/ survivor services, mental health, developmental disabilities,
or adult care home administration. Of these hours, at least 12 credit
hours must be Human Services coursework, 3 hours must be selected from
another discipline relating to the area of emphasis, and a minimum of
6 hours must be upper division courses. All majors are encouraged to take
OA 228 or CM 110 or show proficiency working with computer applications.
Students must receive a grade of C or better in each course applied to
the major.
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