Community Support Services Major – Bachelor of Arts

The department offers a nonteaching major and minor for students who would like to work in community agencies providing guidance and support to those with disabilities. This may include positions in supported living, supported employment, service coordination, or family support. The minor is particularly appropriate for individuals majoring in psychology, social work, or other areas of human services.

Program Requirements

General Education

General Education courses

variable

MSU 499CSenior Seminar

3

Total Credit Hours:36

Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education requirements for the University.

Major Requirements

Community Support Services Requirements

EDF 211Human Growth and Development

3

EDSP 230Education of Exceptional Children

3

EDSP 350Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

3

EDSP 356Applied Behavior Analysis

3

EDSP 360Characteristics of Individuals with Learning Disabilities and Behavior Disorders

3

EDSP 363Assistive Technology

3

EDSP 370Transdisciplinary Assessment of Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities

3

EDSP 371Field Experiences in Transdisciplinary Assessment and Services for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities

1

EDSP 372Transition to Adult Life

3

EDSP 450Practicum in Community Support

4

SWK 230Social Welfare History & Ethics

3

SWK 333Beginning Helping Skills for Human Service Professionals

3

Total Credit Hours:35

Supplemental Requirement

PSY 154Introduction to Psychology

3

Total Credit Hours:3

Minor

All majors must also include a minor or additional major. See Terms to Know.
Total Credit Hours:21

General Electives

Total Credit Hours:25

Total Credit Hours: 120