Social and Behavioral Sciences - Programs

Human Services

Application Code:

1175

Degree Received:

Associate in Science (AS)

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Description:

The human services program is a broadly based, applied program emphasizing both professional course work in the human services and course work in the social sciences and liberal arts. Students take courses that provide them with the skills and knowledge to be successful when working in a variety of human services agencies. Students have the opportunity to take electives in specialty areas such as education, substance abuse, criminal justice, and gerontology.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:

Required: Algebra (Math A)

Graduation Requirements:

A minimum of 62 hours is required for graduation. The overall cumulative grade point average required for graduation is 2.0. The student must satisfactorily demonstrate professionalism as outlined in the department’s student handbook. All students must complete COMP 1503 (freshman composition) and a one-credit hour course in physical education. In addition, all students must have at least one course in seven of the 10 general education requirements established by SUNY. Finally, human services graduates must complete a practicum at one of over 70 participating agencies. To be eligible for the practicum, students must be in good academic standing and have completed HUSR 2083, HUSR 4033, and PSYC 1063, with an average grade of "C+" (2.5) , and pass any required agency background check.

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Human Services Management

Application Code:

2153

Degree Received:

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Academic Department:

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Description:

The baccalaureate degree (BS) program in human services management prepares workers who, as generalists, can work with clients in a wide range of human services agencies and also can employ sound management practices. This interdisciplinary program not only prepares students to offer direct service to clients but also prepares them in the basics of program management and supervision. The program requires students to take lower- and upper-level courses in the human services, and additional courses in management, accounting, and leadership.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:

Required: Algebra (Math A), SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21

Graduation Requirements:

Successful completion of listed courses below with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Successful completion of at least one course in each of the 10 General Education knowledge areas established by SUNY.
Minimum of 121-122 total credit hours, of which at least 50 must be at the upper level and 60 must be in the liberals arts and sciences.
Ability to pass any background check required by the internship agency.
2.5 GPA or higher in each upper-level human services course prior to taking the senior internship.
3.0 GPA or higher in the senior internship.
Successful completion of a semester-long internship of at least 400 hours at a departmentally approved human services agency offering management internships.

Program Activity Tags:

public administration

helping

case worker

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Liberal Arts & Sciences - Adolescent Education

Application Code:

1804

Degree Received:

Associate in Arts (AA)

Academic Department:

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Description:

This transfer program prepares students to transfer into baccalaureate programs in adolescent education at public and private colleges and universities. Graduates will have satisfied all of SUNY's general education knowledge requirements and will have completed two courses in a foreign language, one course in adolescent development, one in foundations of education, and at least four courses in one of six concentrations – history/social studies, biology, chemistry, English, math, or physics.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:

History/Social Studies and English concentrations: Algebra (Math A)
Biology and Chemistry concentrations: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry (Math A and B), Biology, Chemistry
Math and Physics concentrations: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry (Math A and B), Biology and Chemistry or Physics

Graduation Requirements:

A student must successfully complete all courses in the four-semester program required by his or her concentration and earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 ("C" average).

Program Activity Tags:

education

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Liberal Arts & Sciences - Social Science

Application Code:

0212

Degree Received:

Associate in Arts (AA)

Academic Department:

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Description:

This transfer program emphasizes course work in the social and behavioral sciences and in the liberal arts. By careful selection of electives, graduates are able to enter baccalaureate programs at the third-year level with all of their 10 general education requirements met.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations:

Required: Algebra (Math A)
Recommended: Geometry, Biology

Graduation Requirements:

A minimum of 61 hours is required for graduation. The overall grade point average required for graduation is 2.0. All students must complete COMP 1503 (freshman composition) and one credit hour of physical education. In addition, all graduates must complete course work in eight of the 10 general education areas established by SUNY. With careful use of their open electives, students may complete all 10 general education areas.

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