St. Thomas University: Human Services

This interdisciplinary program provides expertise in basic interpersonal communication skills, human resource development, social service business practices, and a practical knowledge of the professional field. As part of your coursework, you will also complete a chosen specialization in either Program Management, or Coordination of Support Services, or Training. In addition, your internship experience will give you the opportunity to work in an agency setting that is pertinent to your chosen specialization. If you intend to continue on to a graduate degree, this program is an excellent preparation for graduate level programs in Counseling and Human Relations.

General Education Requirements 42 credits

HUMANITIES 12 credits Written Communications
ENG 101 Composition
ENG 102 Composition & Literature
English Literature 3 credits
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Humanities/Fine Arts 3 credits
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THE NATURAL WORLD & QUANT. REASONING 9 credits
Mathematics/Physical Science
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Natural Science
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Physical Science
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SOCIAL SCIENCE/HISTORY 9 credits
Social Science
Human Services majors should take SOC 201 to complete this requirement.

History
Human Services majors should take HIS 202 to complete this requirement.

Social Science/History
Human Services majors should take PSY 201 to complete this requirement.

PHILOSOPHY 6 credits
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RELIGIOUS STUDIES 6 credits
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CATHOLIC IDENTITY 3 credits
Take 3 credits from courses identified as Catholic Identity courses. This course may satisfy other GER or Major requirements. This course cannot be used to satisfy the Religious Studies requirement.

DIVERSITY 3 credits
Take 3 credits from courses identified as Diversity courses. This course may satisfy other GER or Major requirements.

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COM 101 Speech
HUS 101 Introduction to Human Services
HUS 336 Ethical and Legal Issues
HUS 350 Policies, Programs and Services for Children
HUS 352 Policies, Programs and Services for Aging
HUS 497* Internship in Human Services
PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology
PSY 220 Social Psychology
PSY 300 Child Psychology
PSY 460 Community Psychology
COM 201 Principles of Sociology
COM 360 Sociology of Aging
COM 460 Conflict and Conflict Resolution

* BUS 120 required as prerequisite;

*A 2.5 grade point average in the Human Services major and permission from the Department Chair is needed before you can register for HUS 497, Internship in Human Services. Any student not meeting this requirement may substitute one course from either specialization areas.

In addition to the above courses, students will select one of three areas of specialization and will choose 3 courses from the chosen area for an additional nine credits.

Area of Specialization I
Program Management and Coordination 9 credits

BUS 323 Human Resource Management
BUS 327 Organizational Behavior
COM 400 Business Communication and Report Writing
PSY 326 Program Evaluation
PSY 355 Test and Measurements

Area of Specialization II
Support Services 9 credits

CRI 312 Victimology
CRI 350 Corrections
PSY 351 Clinical and Counseling Psychology
PSY 410 Adult Development and Aging
SOC 307 Marriage and Family Relations
SOC 310 Alcohol and Drug Abuse as Social Problems

Area of Specialization III
Training Specialization 9 credits

EDU 300 General Methods of Teaching
EDU 352 Educational Psychology
EDU 450 Curriculum
PSY 335 Psychology of Learning
PSY 355 Test & Measurements

* BUS 120 required as prerequisite.

Students majoring in Human Services cannot double-major or minor in Psychology, or minor in Sociology.

General Electives 30-42 credits

* BUS 120 required as prerequisite.

Students majoring in Human Services cannot double-major or minor in Psychology, or minor in Sociology.

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Major Requirements 48 credits