Human Services Minor

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Program: Minor
Department of Human Services
College of Professional Studies

Neff Hall 130

Administrative Assistant: 260-481-6424

Peer Advisor: 260-481-6986

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 260-481-6986 to set up an appointment with our peer advisor to discuss our minor requirements.

Program Requirements

Two of the following: Credits: 6

HSRV 10300 - Helping Relationship Techniques Cr. 3.
HSRV 10500 - Basic Interviewing Skills Cr. 3.
HSRV 16900 - Introduction to Wellness and Stress Management Cr. 3.

Required Track: Credits: 9

Choose one of the following tracks and take 3 courses (9 cr) listed in that track.

Substance Abuse Track (9 cr)

HSRV 35000 Drugs and Society
HSRV 39900 Special Topics: Trauma and Grief
HSRV 41900 Advanced Interventions
HSRV 42000 Substance Abuse Prevention

Case Management Track (9 cr)

HSRV 20000 Behavioral Therapies
HSRV 31500 Introduction to Theories and Therapies
HSRV 32000 Case Methods
HSRV 39900 Special Topics: Trauma and Grief

Policy/Non-Profit Managment Track (9 cr)

HSRV 21100 Dynamics of Group Behavior
HSRV 32400 Non-Profit Management
HSRV 37700 Ethics, Policy, Law, and Professionalism

Total Credits: 15

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.