Family and Human Services, B.S.

Student learning outcomes:

Students will understand a biblical/theological approach to human services, illustrating truths found in Matthew 22: 37-40.
Students will be capable of serving in professional helping positions.
Students will be able to analyze, conduct, and present research relevant to the human services field of study.
Students will develop the personal characteristics and skills of empathy, authenticity, and differentiation in order to promote holistic self-awareness and other awareness.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with major in Family and Human Services

University Core Curriculum - 49 hours

The Social Science elective is covered by ECN 2003 and the Mathematics elective is covered by PSY 2383 in the program requirements.

Core Curriculum Courses

Required Major Field Courses - 55 hours

Internship

4 hours from

Concentrations

Students may choose to complete any two of the following concentrations, choosing nine unique hours from each. Students who do not select one of these options will fill their non-major requirements with a minor or electives. Students should consult with their advisor regarding those options:

Child and Adolescent Studies

Criminology

Pre-Counseling

Psychology

Social Justice

Wilderness Counseling

Counseling

9 hours of graduate course work required (maximum 12 hours allowed and hours count toward both undergraduate Psychology degree and graduate Counseling degree) chosen from among the following options:

Note: Enrollment in graduate courses subject to approval by the Graduate School.