Nov 21, 2024

2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

Human Services, BS

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This degree will facilitate the development of leadership skills and teach students how to effectively interact with clients in fields related to human services in the following areas: interview skills, administration, social advocacy, child development, substance abuse, planning and organization and report writing.

University Core Curriculum Requirements

A. Communication

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
ENGL 1303 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1332 - Math in Society Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1350 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
MATH 2313 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Sciences

Six hours from:

ASTR 1303 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1309 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2361 - Plant Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2381 - Local Flora or Fauna Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1305 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1371 - Chemistry and Society Credit(s): 3
ENVR 1301 - Intro to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
ERTH 1301 - Earth and Society Credit(s): 3
ERTH 1303 - Earth Science Credit(s): 3
ERTH 1304 - Earth Through Time Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1301 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1302 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1305 - Conceptual Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1307 - Conceptual Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1310 - Fundamentals of Electronics Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2325 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2326 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Sciences

Three hours from:

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
PORT 1311 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 1312 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1302 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

Human Services Major

Required Courses

HSRV 1320 - Introduction to Human Services Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
RHAB 2320 - Introduction to Rehabilitation Services Credit(s): 3
RHAB 2322 - Introduction to Alcohol and Other Dependency Credit(s): 3
SOCW 3333 - Generalist Social Work with Small Groups Credit(s): 3
SPSY 3380 - Educational Psychology Credit(s): 3
RHAB 3381 - Interview and Helping Skills Credit(s): 3
RHAB 4307 - Vocational Evaluation / Job Placement Credit(s): 3
SPED 4339 - Introduction to Applied Behavior Analysis Credit(s): 3
SPED 4363 - Consulting with Parents and Professionals Credit(s): 3
SPSY 4385 - Human Growth and Development Credit(s): 3
RHAB 4395 - Internship I Credit(s): 3

Professional Applied Skills

Twelve hours from:

ORMO 3325 - Programs and Services for the Visually Impaired Credit(s): 3
RHAB 4390 - Rehabilitation of persons with Severe Disabilities Credit(s): 3
SPED 4334 - Functional Living Skills Credit(s): 3
SPED 4338 - Instruction for Persons with Disabilities Credit(s): 3
SPED 4363 - Consulting with Parents and Professionals Credit(s): 3
SPED 4365 - Educational Programming for Students with Autism Credit(s): 3
SPED 4366 - Assistive Technology Credit(s): 3

Management

Six hours from:

MGMT 3370 - Management Principles Credit(s): 3
MGMT 3373 - Human Resource Management Credit(s): 3
MGMT 3377 - Organizational Behavior Credit(s): 3
MGMT 3379 - Employee and Labor Relations Credit(s): 3
MGMT 3385 - Organizational Leadership Credit(s): 3
MGMT 4361 - Supervisory Management Credit(s): 3

Human Development

Nine hours from:

RHAB 3383 - Psycho-Social Aspects of Disability Credit(s): 3
SPED 3329 - Survey of Exceptionalities Credit(s): 3
SPED 4332 - Educational Appraisal of Exceptional Children Credit(s): 3
SPED 4360 - Children with Behavioral Disorders Credit(s): 3

Social Systems Service

Three hours from:

SOCW 2362 - Introduction to Social Welfare Credit(s): 3
SOCW 2361 - Introduction to Social Work Credit(s): 3
SOCW 2325 - Human Behavior and Social Environment I Credit(s): 3

Diversity/Special Populations

Three hours as approved by advisor:

SOCW 4325 - Multicultural Social Work Credit(s): 3

Clinical Rotation/Undergraduate Thesis

Capstone Portfolio

HSRV 4398 - Human Services Clinical Rotation Credit(s): 3 to 6 (six hours)
HSRV 4199 - Human Services Undergraduate Thesis Credit(s): 1 to 3 (three hours)

General Electives

The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree. University Core Curriculum co-requisite lab hours will be applied to this area of the degree.

Total hours: 120

Grade Requirements

A grade of at least C in each first-year English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
A C average in work completed in the major field
A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP). Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

In-Residence Requirement

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.

Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.

Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.

View HOP policy 02-214.