Human Services

  • Overview

Focuses on the study of the human condition and the role of the helper in addressing human needs. It provides an interdisciplinary learning experience that encompasses knowledge acquisition, self-exploration, and skill development.

What You'll StudyCourse Sequencing
HSE

You’ll acquire a fundamental knowledge of human psychology and development that will help prepare you for study in the field, which covers many kinds of counseling, therapy, and other social work. Specialized classes in Human Services frame the work in this field and help you acquire some of the basic skills you might use in your future career. Several electives let you focus on various subfields of psychology, while a practicum provides you with real work experience at a human service agency.

Curriculum Documents

To plan degree completion, see the course descriptions in the academic catalog which specify the planned semester(s) in which required classes are to be scheduled.

This is just one way you might complete the Human Services program in 4 semesters over 2 years of full-time study, or 8 semesters over 4 years of part-time study. (Sample course sequences assume that all pre-requisites have been satisfied and the student is prepared for college-level work.) For a detailed list of required courses, optional electives and program information, download the Human Services program description from our official academic catalog.

Course descriptions are also available in the catalog. Find courses

Sample 2 Year Sequence of Courses
Fall 1Spring 1Fall 2Spring 2

ENG Comp. I
HSV 101
HSV 115
PHI 104
PSY 101

BIO132
BIO 132
ENG Comp. II
HSV 215
PSY 217
SOC 106

HSV 168
MAT 114
PSY or SOC or HSV
Science course
SPA 101 or ASL 101

Humanities elective
HSV 271 or HSV 272
PSY or SOC or HSV
PSY 209

Sample 4 Year Sequence of Courses
Fall 1Spring 1Fall 2Spring 2

ENG Comp. I
HSV 101
PSY 101

ENG Comp. II
SOC 106

HSV 115
HSV 168
PHI 104

BIO 132
HSV 215

Fall 3Spring 3Fall 4Spring 4

MAT 114
PSY 217
SPA 101 or ASL 101

Humanities elective
PSY 209

Science course
PSY or SOC or HSV

HSV 271 or HSV 272
PSY or SOC or HSV

Program Learning Outcomes

What's Next

Transfer to a 4-year institution to study human services, social work, public health, or public administration. Work in an entry-level human services position, including social services aide, case manager, direct care supervisor, and more.

Consider this program if

  • You want a broad as well as deep understanding of human services.
  • You want to do work in counseling, human services, social work, or addictions.
  • You want to pursue higher academic study in the field of human services.