Human Services Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

IPFW General Education Requirements

Human Services Core Credits: 32

Must complete the following courses with a grade of C or better.

• HSRV 100 - Introduction to Human Services Cr. 3.
• HSRV 103 - Helping Relationship Techniques Cr. 3.
• HSRV 105 - Basic Interviewing Skills Cr. 3.
• HSRV 200 - Behavioral Therapies Cr. 3.
• HSRV 201 - Clinical in Case Study Method I Cr. 2.
• HSRV 211 - The Dynamics of Group Behavior Cr. 3.
• HSRV 251 - Clinical in Case Study Method II Cr. 2.
• HSRV 315 - Introduction to Theories and Therapies Cr. 3.
• HSRV 320 - Case Methods Cr. 3.
• HSRV 330 - Psychopharmacology for Human Services Cr. 1.
• HSRV 400 - Internship I Cr. 1-4.

• (Fall only)

• HSRV 401 - Internship Seminar I Cr. 1.

• (Fall only)

• HSRV 450 - Internship II Cr. 2-4.

• (Spring only)

• HSRV 451 - Internship Seminar II Cr. 1.

• (Spring only)

Required supporting courses Credits: 33

• CS 106 - Introduction to Computers Cr. 3.
• ENG W233 - Intermediate Expository Writing Cr. 3.

• (Grade of C or better)

• MA 153 - Algebra and Trigonometry I Cr. 3.
• POLS Y103 - Introduction to American Politics Cr. 3.

• (Grade of C or better for the following courses.)

• PSY 350 - Abnormal Psychology Cr. 3.
• SOC S352 - Methods of Social Research Cr. 3.

• (Fall only)

• And

• Two Sociology electives - one 300/400 level Cr. 6.

Human Service Concentration Credits: 24

Student works with advisor to identify a group of courses from human services and related disciplines that support a concentration in such areas as addictions, psychiatric rehabilitation, gerontology, child/adolescent services, activity/recreational therapies, and developmental disabilities. These courses prepare students to graduate with knowledge and skills directly applicable to their chosen area of interest within the human services profession.

 Students’ must complete 12 credits in concentration Area A and 12 credits in concentration Area B.   See your academic advisor for approval of your chosen concentration areas and for approval of courses under each concentration area.

 Concentration Area A (12 CR.)

Students will choose a concentration in one of the following areas: Business and Administration, Communications and Public Relations, Computers and Technology, Divinity, Early childhood Education, Ecology, Ethics, Ethics and Cultural Studies, Homeless, International Studies, Marketing and Fundraising, Medical and Healthcare, Missionary Work, Peace Studies, Political Science, Professional Writing, Public Affairs, Sign Language, Teaching English as a New Language or Women’s Studies.

Concentration Area B (12 CR.)

Students will choose a concentration in one of the following areas: Adolescents, Children, Disabled and Special Needs, Diversity, Domestic Violence and Gender Roles, Family, Health and Well Being, Justice System, Leadership and Management, Gerontology, Spanish, or Substance Abuse.

Minor in Human Services Credits: 15

The minor in human services is available to students enrolled in baccalaureate programs other than the Bachelor of Science in human services.  The minor can enhance the career opportunities for liberal arts, general studies, and other majors.  The minor requires 15 credit hours of specified courses, which must be completed with a grade of C or better.  Students should contact the Department of Human Services at 260-481-6424 for more information and to be assigned to an academic advisor.

• HSRV 100 - Introduction to Human Services Cr. 3.
• HSRV 315 - Introduction to Theories and Therapies Cr. 3.
• HSRV 320 - Case Methods Cr. 3.