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.
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
