Public Service/ Human Services (B.S.)
Public Service is a term encompassing a large variety of occupations performed in the public interest. Most of these jobs are in local, state, and federal government; public and private agencies; and enterprises established to provide social services. The fields of social work, human services, law, health, and business provide entry-level human services positions for which this degree is appropriate. The degree is also excellent preparation for students interested in pursuing graduate level study in the social sciences, social work, law school, and other professional endeavors.
All students in the Public Service/Human Services program will take courses specifically designed to meet current and future job requirements. Courses include abnormal psychology, public agency management, interviewing and case management, conflict resolution and crisis management, assessment and research methods, ethics of public service, funding sources and grant writing, legal issues, and a pre-professional internship. Students, in consultation with an academic advisor, design their programs to suit individual academic and occupational goals.
Students may declare the B.S. in Public Service/Human Services as their major during the admissions process to the University, or at any time during their college career. Students who are thinking of changing their major are encouraged to speak with an academic advisor in the Department. Freshman and sophomore students should follow the curriculum outline for the degree presented below. Transfer students are welcomed to the Public Service/Human Services degree program. General education and supporting courses will be evaluated for credit during the admission process. All upper-level courses must be approved by the Chair of Teacher Education and Social Work. This will be done on a case-by-case basis using transcripts and appropriate college catalog course descriptions. Students transferring academic credits in the program must meet all university residence and transfer-of-credits requirements. A transfer grade intended to satisfy any Public Service/Human Services core requirement or major track elective course must be at least a 'C.'
- Please note that PSYC 1101 (Introduction to General Psychology), PSYC 2103 (Introduction to Human Development), SOCI 1101 (Introduction to Sociology), SOCI 1160 (Introduction to Social Problems), SOCW 2215 (Introduction to Social Work), and MATH 1200 (Elementary Statistics), all must be completed with grades of "C" or higher.
- In addition to the academic regulations of the University, all PBSV and Human Services core and major track electives must be completed with a grade of "C" or higher. Student must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00 to remain in good standing.
- Note that students must have completed AT LEAST 21 hours of Public Service/Human Services core requirements and 15 hours of Track Electives prior to attempting the capstone PBSV 4950 or PBSV 4996 course; the remaining three required and six track elective credit hours may be taken concurrently with either capstone course.
Curriculum for Bachelor of Science in Public Service/Human Services
Core Curriculum (Credit: 42 hours)
See listing of requirements
Area F: Lower Division Major Requirements (Credit: 18 hours)
Required Courses (Credit: 18 hours)
| PSYC 1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
| PSYC 2103 | Introduction to Human Development | 3 credits |
| SOCI 1101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
| SOCI 1160 | Introduction to Social Problems | 3 credits |
| SOCW 2215 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 credits |
| MATH 1200 | Elementary Statistics | 3 credits |
Note: If students fulfill a required Area F course in Areas D or E, they may substitute with a guided elective in Area F.
Upper Level Core (Credit: 60 hours)
Public Service/Human Services Required Courses (Credit: 27 hours)
| PBSV 3001 | Social Context of Public Service Agencies | 3 credits |
| PBSV 3005 | Culturally Competent and Responsive Practice in Public Service | 3 credits |
| PBSV 3011 | Social Welfare Policy Practice in Public Service | 3 credits |
| PBSV 3015 | Practice and Case Management in Public Service | 3 credits |
| PBSV 3020 | Research Methods | 3 credits |
| PBSV 3040 | Conflict Resolution and Negotiation | 3 credits |
| PBSV 4010 | Community and Organizational Practice in Public Service | 3 credits |
| PSYC 3330 | Interviewing | 3 credits |
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| PBSV 4950 | Senior Project | 3 credits |
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| PBSV 4996 | Internship in Public Service | 3 credits |
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Track Electives (Credit: 21 hours)
Choose at least seven courses. At least four courses should be taken from the preferred electives options.
Preferred Track Electives
General Track Electives
General Electives (Credit: 12 hours)
The student will choose, in consultation with the student's academic advisor, any four courses not used to satisfy requirements in another area. A maximum of one additional PBSV or PSYC course can be counted toward satisfying this requirement.
Total Hours: 120