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, healthcare administration, communication, and coaching. 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.

Human Services BS - Degree Requirements

120 Credits

Major Requirements (54 cr)

HMS 233	Social Welfare Policy	3
HMS 243	Interviewing Skills	3
HMS 273	Introduction to Human Services	3
HMS 324	Human Behavior in the Social Environment	4
HMS 374	Generalist Practice I: Individuals	4
HMS 383	Generalist Practice II: Groups & Families	3
HMS 414	Field Practicum I	4
HMS 424	Field Practicum II	4
HMS 462	Professional Leadership Seminar	2
PS 133	General Psychology	3
PS 153	Developmental Psychology	3
PS 353	Abnormal Psychology	3
PS 413	Research Methods in Psychology	3
SO 103	Introduction to Sociology	3
Choose 9 credits from the following Human Services electives:
CJ 356	Juvenile Justice	3
HMS 303	Death & Dying	3
HMS 311	Counseling Ethics	1
HMS 323	Ethics for the Alcohol and Drug Professional	3
HMS 403	Alcohol and Drug Treatment: Continuum of Care	3
HMS 423	Alcohol and Drug Addiction: Group Counseling Skills	3
HMS 433	Addictive Family Systems: Family Counseling Skills	3
PS 333	Child and Adolescent Psychology	3
PS 395	Sports Psychology	3
PS 3003	Health Psychology	3
PS 3033	Psychopharmacology	3
PS 3043	Pediatric Psychology	3
PS 3053	Cognition and Learning	3
PS 3063	Positive Psychology	3

 

General Education Requirements (44 cr):

Foundational Series—19 credits

• Communication Skills (9 cr)
  • EN 113/EN 114 College Composition I (3 cr)
  • EN 133: College Composition II (3 cr)
  • CT 233: Communication Skills I: Interpersonal Communication (3 cr)
• Critical Inquiry and Informational Literacy (3 cr)
  • GE 150: Critical Inquiry and Informational Literacy (3 cr) 
• Science and Quantitative Reasoning (7 cr)
  • MA 243: Statistics (3 cr)
  • Natural Science Lecture + Laboratory (4 cr)

Intellect and Inquiry Series—15 credits

• Art, Language, and Literature (6 cr)
• Inquiry and Intellectual Judgment (3-6 cr)
• Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement (3-6 cr)

Lantern Series—10 credits

• Theological and Ethical Education (6 cr)
  • RS 123: The Christian Tradition (3 cr)
  • RS 293: Christian Ethics (3 cr)
• Presentation Legacy (2 cr)
  • GE 426: Presentation Leadership and Legacy (2 cr)
• Personal Health and Wellbeing (1 cr)
  • GE 148: Personal Health and Wellbeing (1 cr)
• College Experience (1 cr)
  • GE 111: The College Experience (1 cr)

Electives (22 cr)

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