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Social and Behavioral Sciences - Programs

Human Services

Application Code: 
1175
Degree Received: 
Associate in Science (AS)
Academic Department Info: 
Social and Behavioral Sciences
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

Graduation Requirements: 
  • Good Academic Standing (cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher)
  • Successful completion of all courses in the prescribed four-semester plan
  • Combined "C+" (2.5) average or higher grade among HUSR 2083, HUSR 4033, PSYC 1063, and HUSR 1074
  • Submission of the college's degree application form
Program Activity Tags: 
counseling
social work
education
special education
gerontology
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Human Services Management

Application Code: 
2153
Degree Received: 
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Academic Department Info: 
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, SAT and/or ACT scores with a recommended combined SAT score of 1,000 (critical reading and math) or a composite ACT score of 21

  • Applicants are informed that many human services agencies require that field practicum students pass background checks before being allowed to begin their field placements.
  • While the program allows students to pursue their degrees on a part-time basis, applicants should be aware that they must enroll as full-time student in the semester in which they take their senior fieldwork (HUSR 5314).
Graduation Requirements: 
  • Good Academic Standing (cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher)
  • Successful completion of all courses in the prescribed eight-semester plan.
  • Grade of "C" (2.0) or higher in BUAD 3153
  • Grade of "B" (3.0) or higher in HUSR 5314
  • Completion of HUSR 5003. HUSR 5103, HUSR 5203, and HUSR 5213 with a "C+" (2.5) or higher grade in each
  • Submission of the college's degree application form.
Program Activity Tags: 
management
counseling
social work
human services
social services
social sciences
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 Info: 
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Description: 

360 Virtual TourThis transfer program prepares students to transfer into baccalaureate programs in adolescent education at public and private colleges and universities.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations: 
  • Biology and Chemistry concentrations: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry, Biology, Chemistry
  • History/Social Studies and English concentrations: Algebra
  • Math and Physics concentrations: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2/Trigonometry, 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 Info: 
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Description: 

360 Virtual TourThis 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 their general education requirements met.

Entrance Requirements & Recommendations: 

Required: Algebra
Recommended: Geometry, Biology

Graduation Requirements: 
  • Good academic standing (2.0 cumulative GPA) or higher
  • Successful completion of all courses in the prescribed 4-semester plan
  • Submission of the college's degree application form
Program Activity Tags: 
education
sociology
psychology
history
anthropology
political science
criminology
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