Human Services (MS) — Degree Requirements

The MS in Human Services requires successful completion of 13 competencies (39 credits), including the capstone project, according to the following guidelines:

1. Six core competencies (18 credits):

HMS-G 601, 602, 603, 606, 628, 634.

2. Four competencies (12 credits) in an area of management or planning concentration.

Management: HMS-G 620, 621, 623, 625, 626, 627.

Planning: HMS-G 626, 630, 631, 632, 633, 649.

The student may elect a concentration in gerontology or dispute resolution, with the permission of the appropriate program director and the director of the Human Services Program. For further information on these programs, see the “Dispute Resolution” and “Gerontology” sections of this publication.

3. Two elective competencies (6 credits) chosen from among those required for other concentrations, as listed above, and/or from the following: HMS-G 609, 622, 648.

A capstone project: HMS-G 655 (one competency, 3 credits)

Students demonstrate competencies through coursework and a combination of independent study and prior learning. All students are required to complete the program within the four-year statute of limitations. Entering students who bring with them a substantial amount of classroom and work experience may complete the degree in two academic years.

Students admitted to the MS Program in Human Services before fall 1999 have different degree requirements from those detailed in this Bulletin. These students should contact the program director to investigate their options.