Human Services, B.S.

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A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for the Bachelor of Science in Human Services at the main campus.

The Human Services program at the Mount provides a state-of-the-art educational experience for students interested in the human helping professions. This degree completion program is designed for adult learners who desire to work in community organizations and agencies that assist individuals, families, and communities in solving problems and reaching their full potential. Drawing upon several academic traditions-sociology, psychology, education, and business-this program combines cutting edge theory, research findings, and practical experience to give students the knowledge and skills they need to work in fields that include mental health, youth/family, aging, addictions, and administration of social service programs.

Student Learning Outcomes

After successfully completing the B.S. in Human Services program at the main campus, graduates will:

be able to identify, differentiate, and critically evaluate the various biopsychosocial factors that influence human behavior;
possess and employ appropriate interpersonal skills needed to work effectively with people seeking assistance in a human service context;
be able to formulate, evaluate, and execute ethical decision making in a human service context; and
understand the importance of and be committed to the practice of self-care so that they are healthy and well-adjusted human services professionals.

Core Requirements (46 to 49 credits)

FSYM 101 - The First Year Symposium Credits: (3)
PHIL 103 - Foundations of Philosophy Credits: (3)
WCIV 102 - Origins of the West Credits: (3)
PHIL 203 - Philosophy in the Modern Age Credits: (3)
WCIV 201 - The Western Imagination: the Renaissance to the Great War Credits: (3)
AMER 202 - America in the World Credits: (3)
THEOL 220 - Belief in Today’s World Credits: (3)
MATH 211 - Mathematical Thinking Credits: (3)
THEOL 320 - Encountering Christ Credits: (3)
World Language

OPTION 1: Students beginning a new language:
- XXXX 101 - Credits: (3)
- XXXX 102 - Credits: (3)
OPTION 2: Students placed into intermediate or higher language:
- XXXX 201/301 - Credits: (3)
Foundations of Social Science

Choose one of the following:
CJUST 110 - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
ECON 101 - Foundations of Economics: Macroeconomics Credits: (3)
ECON 102 - Foundations of Economics: Microeconomics Credits: (3)
EDUC 100 - Foundations of American Education Credits: (4)
PSCI 100 - Foundations of Political Science: Democratic Processes in America Credits: (3)
PSYCH 100 - Foundations of Psychology Credits: (3)
SOC 100 - Foundations of Sociology Credits: (3)
Laboratory Science
- GNSCI 1XX (non-science majors) Credits: (4) or
- BIOCH/BIOL/CHEM/PHYS XXX (science majors) Credits: (4)
Modernity in Literature, Art, Music, or Theatre

Choose one of the following:
ARMO 300 - Modernity in Visual Art Credits: (3)
ENMO 300 - Modernity in Literature Credits: (3)
MUMO 300 - Modernity in Music Credits: (3)
THMO 300 - Modernity in Theatre Credits: (3)
Global Encounters
- XXGE 3XX - Credits: (3)
Ethics and the Human Good

Choose one of the following:
PHIL 300 - Ethics and Human Good Credits: (3)
THEOL 300 - Ethics and the Human Good Credits: (3)

Major Requirements

40 Credits:

PSYCH 100 - Foundations of Psychology Credits: (3)
SOC 100 - Foundations of Sociology Credits: (3)
EDUC 208 - Learning Theory and Human Development Credits: (4)
HS 300 - Practicum I Credits: (3)
SOC 307 - Social Inequality Credits: (3)
BUS 334 - Introduction to Non-Profit Management Credits: (3)
HS 200 - Introduction to Human Services Credits: (3)
HS 400 - Practicum II Credits: (3)
Choose one of the following:
SOC 202 - Introduction to Conflict Resolution Credits: (3)
PSYCH 301 - Principles of Psychotherapy Credits: (3)
Choose One of the Following:
HS 410 - Capstone Seminar Credits: (3) (Frederick Campus students)
SOC 498 - Senior Seminar Credits: (3) (Main Campus students)

Human Services Electives (9 Credits)

CJUST 335 - Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice Credits: (3)
CJUST 365 - Drugs and Crime Credits: (3)
HS 220 - Special Topics Credits: (3)
PSYCH 203 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: (3)
PSYCH 205 - Lifespan Development Credits: (3)
PSYCH 365 - Drugs and Addiction Credits: (3)
SOC 203 - Foundations of Mediation Credits: (3)
SOC 210 - Sociology of Medicine Credits: (3)
SOC 225 - Sociology of Death and Dying Credits: (3)
SOC 320 - Special Topics Credits: (3)

Electives

31 to 39 Credits

Notes

Addtional elective courses may also count toward the Human Services major or minor; consult with the program’s director.

To earn a Bachelor of Science in Human Services, students must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours. Students must also earn a major GPA of 2.0 and a cumulative GPA of 2.0.