Bachelor of Science in Human Services
Overview
Make a Difference in Other’s Lives
The Bachelor of Science in Human Services program provides you with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively respond to clients’ needs. Featuring courses in public health, sociology, politics, and human services, the curriculum offers comprehensive perspectives and valuable insights into what is required to successfully work in human service agencies and community organizations.
To focus your studies in your area of interest, you may choose from three degree specializations—child and family studies, human development, health and social issues. No matter which specialization you choose, you will learn about important topics—human development, problems in human functioning, the role of advocacy, influencing public policy, and crisis intervention—and emerge well equipped to pursue a rewarding career in this growing and exciting field.
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Core Curriculum
College of Professional Studies degrees* integrate a core set of course requirements that ensure all of our graduates possess a well-rounded educational background and understanding of the world. The core courses allow students to gain insights into disciplines other than their field of study, as well as develop expertise in written and oral communication and critical thinking.
Written Communication (9 q.h.)
Complete the following three courses:
| ENG 1004 | College English 1 | 3 q.h. |
| ENG 1005 | College English 2 | 3 q.h. |
| ENG 3006 | College English Workshop | 3 q.h. |
Diversity (3 q.h.)
Complete one of the following courses:
| CMN 2002 | Intercultural Communication | 3 q.h. |
| MGT 1503 | Managing in a Diverse and Changing World* | 3 q.h. |
| POL 2230 | Civil Liberties | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 1110 | Diversity | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 1635 | Race and Ethnicity | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 2440 | Gender and Work Roles in Society | 3 q.h. |
Information Literacy (3 q.h.)
| ITC | Information Technology Elective | 3 q.h. |
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| ITC 1001 | Intro to PC Productivity Tools | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1002 | Technology and Information Fluency | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1120 | Website Design | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1235 | Internet Essentials | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1255 | Human-Computer Interaction | 3 q.h. |
Mathematics (6 q.h.)
Complete a minimum of six quarter hours from the following courses:
| MTH 1001 | College Algebra 1 | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 2002 | College Algebra 2 | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 2512 | Finite Mathematics | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 2101 | Precalculus | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 3005 | Calculus 1 | 4 q.h. |
| MTH 3010 | Calculus 2 | 4 q.h. |
| MTH 3015 | Calculus 3 | 4 q.h. |
| ECN 2001 | Statistics 1 | 3 q.h. |
| ECN 2002 | Statistics 2 | 3 q.h. |
Ethical & Political Perspectives (3 q.h.)
Complete one of the following courses:
| LDR 3230 | Ethical Decision Making | 3 q.h. |
| PHL 1001 | Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics | 3 q.h. |
| PHL 2160 | Bioethics | 3 q.h. |
| PHL 2180 | Business Ethics | 3 q.h. |
Science Perspectives (3 q.h.)
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Choose one course with any one of the following prefixes: BIO, BTC, CHM, ESC, PHY |
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| BIO 1010 | Biology 1 | 3 q.h. |
| BIO 1825 | Biology Today: An issues Approach | 3 q.h. |
| CHM 1011 | Chemical Principles 1 | 3 q.h. |
| CHM 2105 | Chemistry and the Environment | 3 q.h. |
| ESC 1525 | Energy for Today and Tomorrow | 3 q.h. |
| ESC 1121 | Introduction to Meteorology and Weather Forecasting | 3 q.h. |
| ESC 1123 | Observational Astronomy | 3 q.h. |
| PHY 2301 | Physics 1 | 3 q.h. |
Historical Perspectives (3 q.h.)
| HST | History Elective | 3 q.h. |
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| HST 1001 | Civilization of the Ancient & Medieval Worlds | 3 q.h. |
| HST 1002 | Civilization of the Early Modern World | 3 q.h. |
| HST 1003 | Civilization of the Modern World | 3 q.h. |
| HST 3213 | Contemporary America | 3 q.h. |
| HST 2205 | Coming to America: The American Immigrant Experience |
3 q.h. |
Total Core Curriculum: 30 q.h.
*Lowell Institute School degree requirements vary.
See curriculum pages for more information.
Curriculum
Core Curriculum (30 q.h.)
We require all bachelor's degree students to complete required core curriculum, allowing you to gain insight into disciplines other than your field of study.
Major Courses (48 q.h.)
Complete all of the following courses:
| ENG 3003 | Writing for The Professions 1 | 3 q.h. |
| ENG 3004 | Writing for The Professions 2 |
3 q.h. |
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HSC 2100 |
Public Health | 3 q.h. |
| HSV 2000 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 q.h. |
| HSV 2001 | Legal and Ethical Issues in Health and Human Services | 3 q.h. |
| HRM 2015 | Techniques of Employee Selection | 3 q.h. |
| PSY 1010 | Introduction to Psychology: Fundamental Issues | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 1001 | Sociology 1 | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 2301 | Sociology 3 | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 2425 | Social Problems | 3 q.h. |
| POL 1001 | Introduction to Politics | 3 q.h. |
| HSV 4995 | Human Services Practicum | 3 q.h. |
Complete four of the following courses:
| CJS 1504 | Juvenile Justice | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 1610 | Police and Community | 3 q.h. |
| CMN 1102 | Interpersonal and Group Communication | 3 q.h. |
| CMN 1151 | Listening | 3 q.h. |
| HMG 2101 | Principles and Practices of Community Health 1 | 3 q.h. |
| HST 3213 | Contemporary America | 3 q.h. |
| HST 2205 | Coming to America: The American Immigrant Experience | 3 q.h. |
| PSY 2325 | Social Psychology |
3 q.h. |
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SOC 2310 |
Sociology of AIDS | 3 q.h. |
Open Electives (37 q.h.)
Specializations
Choose one of the following specializations:
Child and Family Studies Specialization* (15 q.h)
Complete the following course:
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SOC 2634 |
Family Functions and Dysfunctions | 3 q.h. |
Complete four of the following courses:
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HSC 2104 |
Health Issues for Young Adults | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 2440 | Gender and Work Roles in Society | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 3145 | Language and Gender | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 2165 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 q.h. |
| PSY 2735 | Human Sexuality and Love | 3 q.h. |
| PSY 3420 | Development: Infancy and Childhood |
3 q.h. |
| PSY 3421 | Development: Adolescence |
3 q.h. |
Human Development Specialization* (15 q.h)
Complete all of the following courses:
| PSY 1210 | Introduction to Psychology: Psychological Processes | 3 q.h. |
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PSY 3420 |
Development: Infancy and Childhood |
3 q.h. |
| PSY 3422 | Development: Adulthood and Aging |
3 q.h. |
Complete two of the following courses:
| PSY 4262 | Cognition and Language | 3 q.h. |
| PSY 4145 | Physiological Psychology | 3 q.h. |
| PSY 2100 | Learning | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 2420 | Death and Dying | 3 q.h. |
Health and Social Issues Specialization* (15 q.h)
Complete five of the following courses:
| CJS 2113 | Gender, Crime, and Justice | 3 q.h. |
| CJS 2114 | Race, Crime, and Justice | 3 q.h. |
| ESC 4110 | Disasters, Nature's Violence, and the Human Threat | 3 q.h. |
| HMG 2101 | Principles and Practices of Community Health | 3 q.h. |
| HSC 1100 | Basic Nutrition | 3 q.h. |
| HSC 2102 | Women's Health Issues | 3 q.h. |
| HSC 2103 | Men's Health Issues | 3 q.h. |
| HSC 2104 | Health Issues for Young Adults | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 1635 | Race and Ethnicity | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 3150 | Deviant Behavior and Social Control |
3 q.h. |
| SOC 2165 | Juvenile Delinquency | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 2160 | Drugs and Society | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 2305 | Sociology of Drinking | 3 q.h. |
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SOC 2310 |
Sociology of AIDS | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 4105 | Poverty, Power, and Social Change |
3 q.h. |
Non-Business Electives (45 q.h)
Total Quarter Hours: 160
*Specializations in this program are recommended groupings of courses designed to provide additional content focus. Courses in concentrations count towards open and non-business electives.
Admissions Requirements
Below are the official Admissions Requirements for this program.
- Online application
- Academic transcripts: submit one of the following
- Official high school degree
- Official GED
- Official associate degree showing degree conferral and date
- Transfer credit documentation: should be submitted with your application material
- Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended:
- Official U.S. transcripts: if you applied previously earned credit toward your earned associate degree, you must request transcripts from each institution you attended.
- Official foreign transcripts: must include English translation. We encourage you to submit a course-by-course evaluation of your diploma(s) and transcript(s)
- College-level examinations: official examination score(s)
- Military evaluation
- Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended:
- Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language: English language proficiency guidelines
For general admissions information and recommended admissions deadlines, Undergraduate Admissions.
All requirements must be received prior to review.
Tuition
Estimated total tuition for this program is $52,000.00.
Tuition for individual courses is based on the number of quarter hours. Most courses are 3-6 quarter hours. See Undergraduate Tuition Rates for details.
Use our Tuition Calculator below to see if transfer credit or tuition reimbursement from your employer could reduce your total tuition.
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Please note: The estimated total tuition is based on tuition rates for Academic Year 2011-12 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time.
Student Profile
Who Will Your Classmates Be?
The Bachelor of Science in Human Services is designed for students who are interested in working in human service agencies and community organizations, or who wish to advance their education through higher education in psychology, teaching, counseling, social work, or law.
Successful graduates may work as:
- Social workers
- Drug and alcohol counselors
- Health educators
- Psychology aides
- Mental health aides
- Juvenile court counselors
- Parole or correctional officers
- Childcare aides
- Gerontology aides
Career Outlook
Put Your Degree to Work
Human services is one of the fastest growing fields in the country, with employment for social workers expected grow faster than average for all occupations through 2018 (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics). While a bachelor's degree is the minimum requirement for entry into the occupation, some positions require an advanced degree. Occupational prospects are expected to be especially favorable for social workers who specialize in aging populations or work in rural areas.
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Upcoming Academic Term Dates
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Spring Term
April 9, 2012 (6- & 12-week classes)
May 21, 2012 (6-week classes) -
Summer Term
July 2, 2012 (8-, 6-, and 4- week classes)
July 30, 2012 (4-week classes)