Oct 05, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Human Services (B.S.)


Program: B.S. Degree  
Department: Human Services                                                                                                                                                      
School of Education

www.pfw.edu/human-services/

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 position 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.

Department of Workforce Development (DWD) funding:  Individuals who qualify for WIOA education and training funds through their local WorkOne office will receive tuition and supply fee financial assistance for this program.

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 will be a pre-human service student until their second year in the program. Students must have a 2.8 in pre-requisite courses.  Pre-requisite 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 are enrolled in the program with junior status.

  • 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. An in-person interview at the agency is required. The agencies require a resume and 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.

Department of Workforce Development (DWD) funding:  Individuals who qualify for WIOA education and training funds through their local WorkOne office may receive tuition and supply fee financial assistance for this program.

College Scorecard


The U.S. Department of Education has created a scorecard for each university and its programs.  The scorecard shows data for the university such as graduation rate, average annual cost, and median earnings.  Then, when certain minimum standards have been met, data are available for a specific program.  That data could include median earnings, median total debt, and number of graduates. The link below will help you learn more:

https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?151102-Purdue-University-Fort-Wayne&fos_code=4400&fos_credential=3

Program Requirements:


Human Services 4-Yr. Plan:  

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)

2. Speaking and Listening Credits: 3


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

3. Quantitative Reasoning Credits: 3


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

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)

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)

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)

Required Supporting Courses Credits: 12 (All courses require a C- or higher)


Required Credits: 3


Choose one from the following Credits: 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 complete 12 credits for each concentration. 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.

Family


Pre-Occupational Therapy


**Disclaimer: The Department of Human Services assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of this concentration. This information for required pre-requisites was found through Huntington’s and IUPUI’s website and is based on their Doctor of Occupational Therapy requirements. Please notice that the information below is divided into courses for both institutions and then information that is specific to each institution:

Courses that are pre-requisites for both Huntington University and IUPUI are:

Pre-Physical Therapy


Pre-Physical Therapy - ** Disclaimer: The Department of Human Services assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the content of this concentration. This information for required prerequisites was found through Trine’s and IUPUI’s websites and is based on their Doctor of Physical Therapy requirements.  Please notice that the information below is divided into courses for both institutions and then information specific to each institution.

Student Responsibility


You are responsible for ensuring that you satisfy all graduation requirements specified for each selected program.  Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies, and procedures governing your academic career.  If you cannot complete all program requirements by your stated graduation date but fail to remove those from your plan of study, the Registrar’s Office in consultation with your academic advisor will remove unmet pursuits from your plan of study. Changing curricular records during the graduation term of application may affect state or federal financial aid awards. 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. 

Total Credits: 120


Additional Course Use


Courses listed below may also be considered in meeting the Diversity concentration (12 cr.).

  • Any 4 of the following courses accepted:  HUMS 104, HUMS 109, HUMS 110, HUMS 135, or HUMS 140.