Nov 24, 2024

2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog

2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Human Services (B.S.)

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Program: B.S. Degree
Department: Human Services
College of Professional Studies

Neff Hall 130 ~ 260-481-6424

Students preparing for careers as a human services professional will be able to work effectively in diverse settings such as: correctional, intellectual disability, and community health centers as educators, case managers, and other areas. Students will also be able to work in family, child, and youth service agencies, and programs designed to assist those with alcoholism, drug abuse, family violence, and aging. A human services degree is a good fit for those who want to be in a positon to help others.

The Bachelor of Science in Human Services is a degree that requires a total of 120 semester credit hours. Students will be engaged in 360 internship hours at agencies within the community. By the time students graduate, they have been able to network with numerous references and are able to build a strong resume.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the bachelor’s degree curriculum will:

1. Apply concepts and principles from human services courses to work settings.

2. Implement practice theories and design treatment plans utilizing the appropriate theory.

3. Demonstrate competency, by analyzing human services helping skills.

4. Understand the structure and function of human services organizations.

5. Use a variety of computer programs necessary in human services organizations.

6. Demonstrate competency in two concentration areas.

7. Engage in a service learning project in the community.

8. Understand characteristics of people from a diverse range of backgrounds and varying demographics.

9. Understand methods, analyses, and interpretation for human services’ research.

10. Think critically using a clinical lens when working with clients.

11. Analyze their own values, predicting how these values will affect their academic and professional experiences.

12. Apply professional ethics and standards in human service settings.

13. Involve themselves in professional organizations and activities and lifelong learning.

Program Delivery

The program in human services is available on campus. There are a few courses offered online and as hybrid for students.

Declaring Human Services

To gain entry into this program, students must meet all of the requirements for admission to Purdue University Fort Wayne, the Department of Human Services, and comply with requirements for internship placements. Students should contact the Department of Human Services at 260-481-6424 for more information and to be assigned an advisor.

Human Services Admission Requirements

Students are admitted to this degree program as follows:

Students new to Purdue Fort Wayne must complete an application for undergraduate admission and meet the criteria for admission to the University. In addition, students must complete a two step TB test, a criminal background check, and a drug test. Students who have previously taken courses at Purdue Fort Wayne should apply for re-entry to the University if they have not been actively enrolled at Purdue Fort Wayne for one year or greater. Contact the Office of Admissions at 260-481-6812. Students must have a 2.8 in pre-requisite courses and a cumulative GPA of 2.0. Prerequisite courses include: COM 11400, ENGL 13100, HSRV 10000, HSRV 10300, HSRV 10500, PSY 12000 and SOC 16101.
Students who have completed the requirements for the Associate of Science in Human Services at Ivy Tech Community College or another Human Services program from another accredited institution, and have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 with no grades of D or F, are enrolled in the program with junior status.
All students will be required to meet the regular Purdue Fort Wayne and Purdue University admission standards, as presented in the Purdue Fort Wayne Catalog.
The Bachelor’s degree requires four semesters of Internship (360 hours) at an approved agency in northeastern Indiana.

Students must comply with agency requirements for internship placements. A live interview is required. The agencies require proof of a 2-step TB test, background check, and a 10-panel drug screen.

Anyone with a record of a sex crime against a child may not be placed into a clinical in which there is an actual or potential possibility that they will come into contact with children (IC5-2-12-12). Students who cannot be placed in clinicals with reasonable effort as a result of their criminal histories and subsequently cannot complete the program requirements will be unable to graduate from the program.

General Requirements

General Education Requirements Credits: 33

General Education Requirements

Category A: Foundational Intellectual Skills (All courses require a C- or higher)

1. Written Communication Credits: 3

(at least 3 credits and all outcomes in approved courses with a grade of C- or better)

ENGL 13100 - Reading, Writing, and Inquiry I Cr. 3.

2. Speaking and Listening Credits: 3

(at least 3 credits and all outcomes in approved courses with a grade of C- or better)

COM 11400 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication Cr. 3.

3. Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3

(at lease 3 credits and all outcomes in approved courses with a grade of C- or better)

STAT 12500 - Communicating with Statistics Cr. 3.

Category B: Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing (All courses require a C- or higher)

B4. Scientific Ways of Knowing Credits: 6

Select courses from the Purdue Fort Wayne General Education Courses that meets all learning outcomes. (at least 6 credits and all outcomes in approved courses with a grade of C- or better)

B5. Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Credits: 6

(at least 3 credits and all outcomes in approved courses with a grade of C- or better)

PSY 12000 - Elementary Psychology Cr. 3.
SOC 16101 - Principles of Sociology Cr. 3.

B6. Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Credits: 6

Select a course from the Purdue Fort Wayne General Education Courses that meets all learning outcomes. (at least 6 credits altogether in approved courses with a grade of C- or better)

Select one course:
PHIL 11000 - The Big Questions: Introduction to Philosophy Cr. 3. or
PHIL 11100 - Introduction To Ethics Cr. 3.

B7. Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing Credits: 3

Select a course from the Purdue Fort Wayne General Education Courses that meets all learning outcomes. (at least 3 credits and all outcomes in approved courses with a grade of C- or better)

C8. Capstone Experience

Category C. Capstone Credits: 3

Select a course from the Purdue Fort Wayne General Education Courses that meets all learning outcomes. (at least 3 credits and all outcomes in an approved course with a grade of C- or better)

Human Services Core Credits: 45

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

HSRV 10000 - Introduction to Human Services Cr. 3.
HSRV 10300 - Helping Relationship Techniques Cr. 3.
HSRV 10500 - Basic Interviewing Skills Cr. 3.
HSRV 16900 - Introduction to Wellness and Stress Management Cr. 3.
HSRV 20000 - Behavioral Therapies Cr. 3.
HSRV 20100 - Clinical in Case Study Method I Cr. 2.
(Fall Only)
HSRV 21100 - The Dynamics of Group Behavior Cr. 3.
HSRV 25100 - Clinical in Case Study Method II Cr. 3.
(Spring only)
HSRV 31500 - Introduction to Theories and Therapies Cr. 3.
HSRV 32000 - Case Methods Cr. 3.
HSRV 33000 - Psychopharmacology for Human Services Cr. 1.
HSRV 37700 - Ethics, Policy, Law and Professional Issues in Human Services Cr. 3.
HSRV 39900 - Special Topics Cr. 1-3. *
*HSRV 39900 - Trauma And Grief Cr. 3.
HSRV 40000 - Internship I Cr. 1-4.
(Fall only)
HSRV 40100 - Internship Seminar I Cr. 1.
(Fall only)
HSRV 41700 - Research Methods Cr. 3.
HSRV 45000 - Internship II Cr. 2-4.
(Spring only)
HSRV 45100 - Internship Seminar II Cr. 1.
(Spring only)
Please see HSRV Student Manual for pre-requisites and co-requisites.

Required Supporting Courses Credits: 18 (All courses require a C- or higher)

ENGL 23301 - Intermediate Expository Writing Cr. 3.

PSY 35000 - Abnormal Psychology Cr. 3.

Choose from the following Credits: 3

COM 30300 - Intercultural Communication Cr. 3.

Choose from the following Credits: 3

PSY 23500 - Child Psychology Cr. 3.
PSY 24000 - Introduction to Social Psychology Cr. 3.
PSY 36900 - Development Across the Lifespan Cr. 3.
(Either PSY 23500 of PSY 36900 may be taken for credit, NOT BOTH)
Must complete with a grade of C- or better.

Choose from the following Credits: 3

HSRV 39900 - Advanced Intervention Strategies or Upper-Level Sociology Elective Cr. 3

PSY 31400 - Introduction to Learning Cr. 3.
PSY 41600 - Cognitive Psychology Cr. 3.
Must complete with a grade of C- or better.

Choose from the following Credits: 3

HSRV 39900-02 Non-Profit Management or Any Sociology Elective Cr. 3

Human Service Concentration Credits: 24

All Concentration Area courses must be approved by the students’ advisor prior to registration. Students must choose two concentration areas. Students are required to choose four courses for each chosen area of program concentrations. Not all courses are taught every semester. Courses cannot be used to fulfill both a required or general education area course and also a Concentration Area course. All courses require a C- or higher. It is the responsibility of the student to check for course prerequisites prior to meeting with the advisor. *Please note that credit will not be given for both PSY 23500 and PSY 36900.

Concentrations

Choose two Concentration Areas. All courses require a C- or higher.

Pre-Occupational Therapy

**Disclaimer: The Department of Human Services assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of this concentration area. This information for required prerequisites was found through IUPUI’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy Prerequisite Course Completion Form for application year 2017 and beyond.**

BIOL 10500 - Medical Terminology Cr. 1.
BIOL 20300 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Cr. 4.
BIOL 20400 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Cr. 4.
PHYS 21800 - General Physics Cr. 4. *
*Must Also Register The Following Lab: PHYS-21800-02
PSY 36900 - Development Across the Lifespan Cr. 3.
PPOL 30000 - Statistical Techniques Cr. 3. or
STAT 30100 - Elementary Statistical Methods I Cr. 3.

Substance Abuse

ANTH 40200 - Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective Cr. 3.
BIOL 31700 - Addictions: Biology, Psychology, and Society Cr. 3.
COM 31000 - Family Communication Cr. 3.
COM 32000 - Small Group Communication Cr. 3.
COM 37200 - Communication in Relationships Cr. 3.
COM 41000 - Gender Roles and Communication Cr. 3.
EDU 34600 - Discipline/Parenting for Young Children Cr. 3.
HSRV 35000 - Drugs and Society Cr. 3.
HSRV 42000 - Substance Abuse Prevention Cr. 3.
PPOL 10100 - The American Criminal Justice System Cr. 3.
PPOL 30500 - Juvenile Justice Cr. 3.
PPOL 32001 - Criminal Investigation Cr. 3.
PSY 31700 - Addictions: Biology, Psychology and Society Cr. 3.
PSY 34500 - Psychology of Women Cr. 3.
PSY 36900 - Development Across the Lifespan Cr. 3.
PSY 44400 - Human Sexual Behavior Cr. 3.
SOC 31601 - The Family Cr. 3.
SOC 32001 - Deviant Behavior and Social Control Cr. 3.
SOC 32501 - Criminology Cr. 3.
SOC 36000 - Topics in Social Policy Cr. 3.

Student Responsibility

You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.

Human Services (B.S.)

Program: B.S. Degree Department: Human Services College of Professional Studies

Human Services Admission Requirements

Students are admitted to this degree program as follows:

General Requirements

General Education Requirements Credits: 33

Category A: Foundational Intellectual Skills (All courses require a C- or higher)

1. Written Communication Credits: 3

2. Speaking and Listening Credits: 3

3. Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3

Category B: Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing (All courses require a C- or higher)

B4. Scientific Ways of Knowing Credits: 6

B5. Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing Credits: 6

B6. Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing Credits: 6

B7. Interdisciplinary or Creative Ways of Knowing Credits: 3

C8. Capstone Experience

Category C. Capstone Credits: 3

Human Services Core Credits: 45

Required Supporting Courses Credits: 18 (All courses require a C- or higher)

Choose from the following Credits: 3

Choose from the following Credits: 3

Choose from the following Credits: 3

Choose from the following Credits: 3

Human Service Concentration Credits: 24

Concentrations

Administration

Disabilities and Special Needs

Diversity

Family

Health

Human Behavior

Justice System

Pre-Occupational Therapy

Substance Abuse

Student Responsibility

Total Credits: 120

Program: B.S. Degree
Department: Human Services
College of Professional Studies