Human Services, BA
The Human Services undergraduate program at the College of Public and Community Service prepares students for careers in human services and for further professional development and graduate education in this field.
About the Human Services Major
Courses and program work focus on the functioning of the human services system and its interaction with individuals, families and communities.
As is true of most human service and social work programs at the undergraduate level, the human services curriculum at CPCS rests on an ecological framework; it envisions the individual in constant interaction with his/her environment, affecting and affected by institutions, community, and socio-economic-political environment, as well as broader social, economic and political contexts.
Human Services Undergraduate Course Work
The Human Services major is composed of 10 courses that emphasize the essential knowledge and skills required for the effective delivery of human services with a priority on direct service practice. The curriculum focuses on the needs of communities, the workforce, and the human services profession.
Students gain:
- Knowledge of human development, family functioning, and community dynamics
- Basic skills for interventions with individuals, families, and groups
- Understanding of the history and structure of the human services systems
- Research skills useful in gathering information to support effective delivery of service
- Knowledge of ethics, policies, and values guiding human services practice
