Human Services, Bachelor of Science
The Division of Social Science & Humanities offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services as professional preparation for entry-level positions in social welfare and human service delivery systems, or entry into graduate school. The degree program prepares students at the Aberdeen campus for Generalist practice. Generalist practitioners work with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities. A general practitioner enables people to enhance their own problem-solving and coping abilities, advocates for human rights and social justice, and links people with resources. Therefore, the generalist perspective requires that students learn competencies in a wide array of areas rather than a specialization. Graduates will be prepared to intervene in a purposeful manner, utilizing knowledge of people and environment as well as the ethics of the profession to guide their behaviors. Students with a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services have a wide range of career possibilities in a variety of settings, including mental health agencies, child protection, adoption coordination, family support services, group and youth homes, domestic violence and homeless shelters, prisons, skilled nursing homes, senior centers, youth mentorship and independent living skills programs, and addictions treatment. A variety of minors are available to students majoring in human services, including: criminal justice, psychology, sports psychology, health care administration, human resources, communication, nutrition, coaching, and more. The Bachelor of Science program in Human Services is offered at the Aberdeen campus of Presentation College. Courses are offered in a variety of formats, including traditional classroom settings, online and videoconferencing.
Admission and Progression
Students may declare a human services major upon admission to Presentation College. Progression in the major requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00. At the end of each spring semester, the GPA will be evaluated and growth plans developed for any students who do not maintain the minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00. Students may still progress in the major with Human Services Program Director approval and a growth plan in place. In such cases, students will sign a growth plan indicating:
- the process the student will take to increase the GPA
- the length of time the student has to meet the minimum GPA requirement
If the student does not meet the minimum requirement in the time allotted in the growth plan, the student will be dismissed from the human services program. Growth plans will only be good for one academic year (two semesters).
Graduation
The Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services is granted by Presentation College to those candidates who have completed the 120-credit requirement as described in the curriculum plan, earned a 2.00 grade point average or above in all human services major requirement courses and other noted major courses, and who have met all degree requirements of Presentation College. A cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher is required to graduate from the program.
120 credits
Major Requirements (50 crs)
| HMS233 | Social Welfare Policy | 3 |
| HMS243 | Interviewing Skills | 3 |
| HMS273 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| HMS324 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment | 4 |
| HMS374 | Generalist Practice I: Individuals | 4 |
| HMS383 | Generalist Practice II: Groups & Families | 3 |
| HMS414 | Field Practicum I | 4 |
| HMS422 | Human Services Project | 2 |
| HMS424 | Field Practicum II | 4 |
| HMS462 | Professional Leadership Seminar | 2 |
| PS353 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PS413 | Research Methods in Psychology | 3 |
| SO103 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
Choose 9 credits from the following Human Services electives
| CJ356 | Juvenile Justice | 3 |
| HMS303 | Death & Dying | 3 |
| HMS311 | Counseling Ethics | 1 |
| HMS323 | Ethics for the Alcohol and Drug Professional | 3 |
| HMS403 | Alcohol and Drug Treatment: Continuum of Care | 3 |
| HMS423 | Alcohol and Drug Addiction: Group Counseling Skills | 3 |
| HMS433 | Addictive Family Systems: Family Counseling Skills | 3 |
| PS333 | Child and Adolescent Psychology | 3 |
| PS395 | Sports Psychology | 3 |
| PS3003 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| PS3033 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| PS3043 | Pediatric Psychology | 3 |
| PS3053 | Cognition and Learning | 3 |
| PS3063 | Positive Psychology | 3 |
| PS3073 | Psychology of Gender | 3 |
| SO333 | Institutional Racism/Sexism | 3 |
| SO353 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SO423 | Families Today | 3 |
General Education Requirements (44-45 crs)
Communication Skills
| EN113 | College Composition I | 3 |
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| EN114 | College Composition Ib | 4 |
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| EN133 | College Composition II | 3 |
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| CT233 | Communication Skills I: Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
Religious and Ethical Education
Cultural and Social Heritage
| Social Science/Human Culture Core course | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Core course | 3 |
| PS133 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PS153 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts electives | 9 |
Natural Science and Quantitative Reasoning
| MA243 | Statistics | 3 |
| Laboratory Science (Natural Sciences) | 4 |
College Experience
Electives (26 crs)
| Restricted Electives | 9 |
| General Electives | 17 |
Restricted electives must be outside the disciplines of Criminal Justice, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, and Social Work