The human services track couples a background in psychology with courses in social work and sociology. It is designed for students who intend to attend graduate school in social work or to work in such settings as a human service agency or a community-based agency.
The following minors are recommended: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Christian Counseling, Christian Service for Women, Sociology, or Youth and Family Life Ministry.
In addition to fulfilling the psychology core requirements (29 credit hours) and other requirements listed under degree requirements, students completing this track must meet the following course requirements (27 credit hours).
Human Services progress tracking sheet (used by student and advisor to evaluate degree progress):
Suggested four year schedule for the human services track:
Required Psychology Course Work (6 credit hours):
The following course is required (3 credit hours):
PSY 360 Social Psychology (3 credit hours)
Students must choose one of the following courses (3 credit hours):
PSY 242 Group Dynamics (3 credit hours)
PSY 350 Family Systems (3 credit hours)
Required Sociology Course Work (6 credit hours):
The following courses are required (6 credit hours):
SOC 101 Principles of Sociology (3 credit hours)
SOC 351 Understanding Multicultural Diversity (3 credit hours)
Required Social Work Course Work (15 credit hours):
The following courses are required (15 credit hours):
SWK 231 Introduction to Social Work (3 credit hours)
SWK 233 Human Behavior and the Social Environment I (3 credit hours)
SWK 333 Human Behavior and the Social Environment II (3 credit hours)
SWK 350 Social Welfare Policy (3 credit hours)
SWK 352 Methods of Social Work (3 credit hours)
Recommended Bible or Religion Courses:
BIB 211 Marriage and Family (2 credit hours)
BIB 415 Personal Spiritual Development (2 credit hours)
REL 371 Christian Ethics (3 credit hours)
REL 372 Philosophy of Religion (3 credit hours)
REL 441 Major World Religions (3 credit hours)
