Jun 29, 2024  
2024 2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024 2025 Academic Catalog

Human Services, B.S.

Location(s): Main Campus


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Carlson Hall
Telephone: (203) 576-4158
Fax: (203) 576-4171

Curriculum and Program Requirements

The Human Services Program is designed to provide the academic and practical experience necessary to enter the field of human services upon completion of the degree. The combination of academic theoretical coursework and its application through supervised field work experience provides students with the breadth of preparation necessary for employment in a wide range of human service agencies and community organizations. Students have the opportunity to enhance their programs with minors in such fields as Education, Business and Social Sciences. Stimulating courses are taught by experienced fac­ulty who are current practitioners as well as active researchers.

Learning Outcomes

By completing the B.S. in Human Services, students will:

1) be knowledgeable of the history and systems of the Human Services field;

2) be skillful at program assessment, planning, and development;

3) be able to find, use, manage, and protect information effectively;

4) be effective at oral and written communication;

5) be adept at program ad­ministration and leadership;

6) be committed to ethical practices; and

7) be respectful of client values and attitudes.

Summary of Requirements - 120 Credit(s)


Plus Any Eighteen Semester Hours of Human Services, Psychology or Related Field - 18 Credit(s)


Free Electives - 11 Credit(s)

General Education


Requirements - 40 Credit(s)


Suggested Program - 120 Credit(s)


First Semester


Third Semester


Fourth Semester


Fifth Semester


Sixth Semester


Seventh Semester


Eighth Semester


  • CAPS C390 - Capstone Seminar 3 Credit(s)
  • HUSV Electives 6 Credit(s)
  • Free Electives 6 Credit(s)

Concentration: Substance Use Counselor in Training


In addition to the requirements above, each concentration requires specific additional courses. 

Substance Use Counselor in Training Concentration Requirements

The Counseling in Training Concentration allows students to qualify and test for a Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC) certificate. This does not grant this certificate automatically, but by taking the following courses, students are eligible to test and apply for this certification. In addition to the major requirements listed for the traditional major, the following courses are required, as they are requirements to be able to pursue CAC certification upon graduation. They are listed in relation to how they fit into the traditional major. 

Required Coursework (in addition to all program requirements in traditional major - necessary prerequisites for the coursework below is not included):

All majors must also take 15 credits of PSYC coursework that will count toward the free electives in the traditional degree, and the following should be taken to qualify for the CAC.

Total Semester Hours Required 120


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