Bachelor of Arts in Human Services
Liberal Education
Time of day and term options for completing this degree:
Day Undergraduate
Courses are available during the day
Courses are normal (16 week) terms
The Human Services B.A. degree program prepares students for entry level positions in the social service field. The Human Services program offers practical hands-on learning experiences through a connection between Lynn University, our community and its agencies. Human services professionals can work in a variety of roles in a range of private, nonprofit, for-profit and governmental service agencies. Common employment opportunities include case management, crisis intervention, assessment and advocacy in community organizations serving individuals and families at risk or who are coping with social problems such as poverty, child maltreatment, family dysfunction, substance abuse, mental illness, aging and disabilities.
Core Curriculum Requirements |
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* The 300 and 400 level Dialogues course requirements may be embedded within the major. Courses with an asterisk meet both major requirements and the university core requirements.
University Core Requirements |
42 Credits |
Major Requirements |
48 Credits |
HS 100
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Introduction to Human Services
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3 |
HS 301*
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Social Problems and Policy
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3 |
HS 325
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Group Work and Family Systems
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3 |
HS 360
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Assessment and Interviewing
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3 |
HS 410
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Case Management Strategies
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3 |
HS 420
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Ethical & Legal Issues in Human Services
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3 |
HS 450
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Human Services Internship Placement I
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3 |
HS 475
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Human Services Internship Placement II |
3 |
HS 482*
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Human Services Senior Seminar
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3 |
PSY 150
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Introduction to Psychology
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3 |
PSY 250
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Developmental Psychology
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3 |
PSY 370*
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Abnormal Psychology
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3 |
SOC 220
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Family & Society
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3 |
PSY 361*
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Current Perspectives in Substance Abuse
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3 |
SOC 450*
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Race & Ethnic Relations
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3 |
PSY 440*
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Research & Statistics in Psychology
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3 |
Free Electives |
30 Credits |
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