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The Faculty
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Source:
2003-2004 Catalog
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The Human Services Department offers degree and certificate programs
designed to prepare students for careers in addiction 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;
- Alpha Delta Omega, the national Human Services Honor Society;
- Washburn Walkers, a learning in retirement program;
- Bonner Leaders Program, a service learning scholarship opportunity
affiliated with Bonner Foundation, Princeton, NJ;
- Learning IN the Community (LINC), a community service and service
learning center available to all Washburn students; 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)
Areas of Emphasis
Students combine general education, human services coursework, and internships
with a specific emphasis in one or more of the following areas as part
of their individualized program of study:
Addiction Counseling
Mental Health
Developmental Disabilities
Youth Services
Gerontology
Adult Care Home Administration
Victim/Survivor Services
Certificates
The Human Services Department is approved to offer the following Certificates,
upon successful completion of approved coursework and/or Internships:
Addiction Counseling
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 range from 180- 250
hours per semester, with a minimum of four Internships required for the
Bachelor degree; and a minimum of two Internships required for the Associate
degree. Students should consult their Faculty Advisor or the Internship
Coordinator for specific requirements.
Advising
Each student is assigned a Faculty Advisor to assist in meeting degree
and program requirements. Students are to meet with their assigned Advisor
each semester to ensure successful progress.
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