2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalogue

Nov 21, 2024

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2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalogue [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Human Services, B.S. (Professional Studies)

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Carolyn Gallogly, Ph.D., Chairperson
K. Candis Best, J.D., Ph.D., Associate Chairperson

The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Human Services has been designed to promote the career and educational advancement of practitioners, to improve the human services delivery system, and to meet the needs of the individuals and communities which that system serves.

In addition to having met the general admission requirements of Professional Studies, students typically have postsecondary education and training and have acquired, through experience, some of the skills and knowledge appropriate to the degree and career path. The Field Experience requirement may be met in different ways. A minimum of 21 credits with an HS identifier must be taken at St. Joseph’s College.

Major Requirements: 33 Credits

HS 150 - Group Dynamics and Communication 3 credits.
HS 415 - Human Services 3 credits.
HS 421 - Human Services Administration I 3 credits
HS 422 - Human Services Administration II 3 credits
HS 429 - Human Services Delivery System 3 credits.
HS 440 - Principles of Counseling 3 credits.
HS 457 - Introduction to Case Management 3 credits.
HS 474 - Field Experience in Human Services I 3 credits
HS 475 - Field Experience in Human Services II 3 credits
HS 495 - Academic Writing and Research 3 credits
HS 498 - Capstone Research in Human Services 3 credits.

Required Core Courses: 22 Credits

GS 398 - Becoming/CollegeLevelLearner 3 credits (Brooklyn Campus only)
GS 400 - Adults in Transition 3 credits. (Long Island Campus only)
GS 401 - Problem Solving for Professionals 3 credits.
GS 402 - Critical Thinking for Professionals 3 credits.
HS 403 - Human Services and the Liberal Arts 3 credits.
ENG 103 - Writing for Effective Communication 3 credits.
MAT 151 - Fundamentals of Statistics 3 credits.
COM 140 - Microcomputer Applications I 3 credits. or
COM 141 - Microcomputer Applications II 3 credits.
LIB 100 - Library Research Strategies 1 credit.

Liberal Arts Requirements: 26 Credits

Other Electives: 47 Credits

Selected Elective Courses for B.S. in Human Services

HS 230 - Emotional/Behavioral Disturbance in Children and Youth 3 credits. (Brooklyn Campus only)
HS 231 - Child Abuse and Neglect 3 credits. (Brooklyn Campus only)
HS 240 - Developing A Non-Profit Organization 1 credit.
HS 241 - Introduction to Fundraising 1 credit.
HS 242 - Introduction to Grant Writing 1 credit.
HS 243 - Medicaid 1 credit.
HS 244 - Event Planning 1 credit
HS 272 - Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias 3 credits. (REC 272 - Long Island Campus only)
HS 407 - Human Sexuality in Health and Disease 3 credits.
HS 408 - Epidemiology 3 credits. (Brooklyn Campus only)
HS 411 - Alcoholism 3 credits.
HS 412 - Addictions and Dependencies 3 credits.
HS 413 - Nutrition in Community Health 3 credits. (Brooklyn Campus only)
HS 419 - Alcoholism and Addictions in the Family and Society 3 credits.
HS 441 - Counseling Techniques 3 credits.
HS 442 - Family Counseling 3 credits.
HS 443 - Mental Health and Crisis Intervention 3 credits.
HS 444 - Principles of Alcoholism and Addictions Counseling 3 credits.
HS 445 - Alcoholism and Addictions Evaluation and Treatment Planning 3 credits.
HS 449 - Death And Dying 3 credits.
HS 451 - Gerontology 3 credits.
HS 453 - The Psychology of Aging 3 credits.
HS 456 - Program and Resources in Aging 3 credits.
HS 458 - Care Management And Community Mental Health 3 credits.
HS 459 - Practicum in Gerontology 3 credits.
HS 470 - Practicum in Alcoholism & Addictions Counseling I 3 credits.
HS 471 - Practicum in Alcoholism & Addictions Counseling II 3 credits.
HS 472 - Practicum in Alcoholism & Addictions Counseling III 4 credits.

Total: 128 Credits