Human Services - Bachelor of Science
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
HUMSVC-BS
Program Leadership Information
Dean
smiley.joseph@spcollege.edu
(727) 712-5851
Human Services Program Director
bighemmoore.latresha@spcollege.edu
(727) 497-5015
Program Summary
The Human Services Bachelor of Science (BS) degree offers a distinctive opportunity for interdisciplinary study drawing students from the lower division human services programs and students pursuing an A.A. degree with a psychology, social work or sociology sub plan. The degree appeals to students who may be working in the field in entry-level positions and can directly apply the concepts they learn in the classroom. Students can utilize their education immediately upon graduation as this degree does not require a commitment to graduate school. The BS, however, will prepare students to pursue graduate work in disciplines such as human services, counseling, psychology, addiction studies, health sciences, applied behavior analysis, rehabilitative & mental health counseling, social work, business, etc. An additional distinctive feature of the BS degree will include service learning as a critical component.
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Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply the principles of social services provision to a variety of diverse settings within the human services delivery system and examine current social issues and human services trends and their impact on society, including mental/behavioral health, domestic violence, abuse, neglect, poverty, substance abuse and dependence.
- Demonstrate a professional demeanor that uses interpersonal skills within the professional setting, including active listening, reflecting, clarifying, using open-ended questions, and responding accurately to verbal and nonverbal behavior.
- Apply case management skills, including documentation, assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention and the ability to make appropriate referrals, identify and access human services resources, including on-line data bases, directories, and referral centers.
- Demonstrate the ability to adhere to professional, ethical standards in human services practice, including confidentiality, informed consent, self-disclosure, boundaries, and demonstrate sensitivity when working with diverse populations.
- Demonstrate awareness of one’s personal development, values, and personal challenges and strengths as they relate to one’s personal and professional development and practice and understand the responsibility for ongoing professional growth and development.
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree Admission Guides outline criteria specific to each program, including course requirements, GPA and the application process.
Graduation Requirements
ALL COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED WITH A MINIMUM GRADE OF "C"
GENERAL EDUCATION: All students must complete the 36 credit general education requirement in order to graduate from this program. A.S. degree holders may need to complete an additional 15-21 general education credits to complete the thirty-six (36) credit hour general education requirement.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: If you have not completed two consecutive years of the same foreign language in high school or 8 credits in college, you will need to complete 8 credits of foreign language before completing the B.S. program.
CIVIC LITERACY: As per Florida Rule 6A-10.04213, baccalaureate degree students entering a Florida College System (FCS) or State University System (SUS) institution in the 2021-2022 academic school year and thereafter must demonstrate competency through successful completion of a civic literacy course AND by achieving a passing score on the Florida Civic Literacy Examination (FCLE).
Program Requirements
There are no State Mandated Prerequisites at this time.