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The Bachelor of Science in Human Services is a 45 credit hour degree program. The core program consists of 30 credit hours of required courses and 15 credit hours of electives. Students who have not previously taken a general psychology course or a course in interviewing skills may need to complete the prerequisite courses.

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PSY-150 General Psychology3 Hours
- Students will be introduced to the basic schools of thought within the field of psychology. Four major aspects of psychology will then be considered: (a) theories of personality and human development, (b) stress and adaptation, (c) interpersonal relationships and (d) psychopathology and therapy. These concepts will be explored in the light of research, personal experience, and a consideration of Biblical principles that apply to the study of human behavior. Throughout this introductory overview of the field, students will be assessed in, reflect upon, discuss, and write about the insights gained about themselves.
HMSR-220 Interview Skills in Human Services3 Hours
- This course provides interpersonal skill development with an emphasis on ethical behavior for students who are planning to work in social service organizations.

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UNV-181 Leading Change in the World3 Hours
- This course is designed to assist students with the development of a basic plan to change their world. Students will be briefly introduced to key elements of select leadership models, change theory, and strategic planning, and will use this theory to build a model to become change agents. Students will be introduced to a Christian worldview of change by experiencing select readings of prominent change agents in Biblical history.
PSY-370 Theories of Personality3 Hours
- A survey of some of the major theories of personality development and the parallel therapeutic approaches. The purpose is an attempt to explain shared human nature as well as individual differences. Critical evaluation of the theories from a Christian perspective is a vital component of this class. The course also qualifies as a "writing across the curriculum" course and involves creating and developing the student's own personality theory.
SOC-210 Minority Group Relations3 Hours
- An analysis of dominant-minority group interaction with special emphasis given to Native American, African-American, Hispanic-American, and Asian-American minorities in our society. Meets intercultural requirement.
PSY-366 Psychology of Abnormal Behavior3 Hours
- Systematic study of behavior pathology with special reference on forms of abnormal behavior, etiology, dynamics, and treatment.
CRJ-309 Youth and Crime3 Hours
- The development of delinquent and criminal behavior, initial handling and proper referrals, presenting police technique and special problems with juveniles. Also covers laws and agencies concerned with juveniles.
PSY-250 Developmental Psychology3 Hours
- A survey of human development and changes throughout the life cycle.
CRJ-268 Crisis Intervention3 Hours
- A study of the dynamics of crisis events including rape, child molestation, suicide, death, hostage situations, stress, and specific intervention strategies with an emphasis on practical application.
ADC-310 Addictions Counseling Skills3 Hours
- This course is designed to familiarize the student with the eight practice dimensions necessary for effective performance as an addictions counselor: clinical evaluation; treatment planning; referral; service coordination; counseling; client, family and community education; documentation; and professional and ethical responsibilities. These dimensions along with their associated 12 core competencies, as defined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), are the established national standards for addiction counseling practice. These standards are also utilized by state and national addictions counselor certification/license examinations. In this course, the student will develop entry level knowledge and skills across the eight practice dimensions that will help ready them for entering the addictions counseling field. Considerable emphasis will be placed on evidenced-based practices.
MAT-112 General Statistics3 Hours
- An introduction to elementary concepts in descriptive statistics and inferential statistics using applications from various disciplines and supplementing with statistical software. Topics include data collection and summarization, random variables and probability distributions, linear correlation and regression, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. Prerequisite: Math SAT above 460 (Math ACT above 18) or a grade of "C" or above in MAT-104.
ADC-320 Theory and Practice of Group Counseling3 Hours
- The course is intended to introduce the student to the basic issues of group therapy and group therapy with substance abusers. Emphasis will be given to understanding the group process, artful group facilitation, and tailoring interventions to work with clients in the various stages of the change process. Students will become familiar with the 11 therapeutive factors as outlined by Yalom. The course will include an experiential component, with all students participating in an actual group experience. Students will develop an understanding of group process issues, group facilitation skills, and the merits of curriculum-based group treatment.
HMSR-340 Advocacy in Human Services3 Hours
- Understanding the biblical principles of caring for others, this class will focus on the evaluation and advocacy of services to meet the needs at the individual, family, and community levels. Prerequisites: HMSR-220 or equivalent, PSY-250, and CRJ-268
HMSR-350 Systems of Social Change3 Hours
- This course will focus on the systems and the protocol that create social change for those who are un/under-served in society. Prerequisite: SOC-210
HMSR-420 Program Planning and Evaluation in Human Services3 Hours
- This class will focus on skills necessary for matching the needs of a community with available resources as well as the effectiveness of services rendered. Prerequisite: MAT-112
HMSR-430 Administration in Human Services3 Hours
- This class will focus on the leadership and management of human and fiduciary resources utilized in social service organizations. Prerequisite: HMSR-420
HMSR-490 Capstone in Human Services3 Hours
- This course serves as the culminating experience of students enrolled in the Human Services program. It emphasizes skills utilized to assess and implement programs in social services organizations. Prerequisites: HMSR-340, HMSR-350, HMSR-420, HMSR-430

45 credit hours

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