Grounded in Counseling, the Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts in Human Services is designed to prepare students to enter a variety of occupations among and within the greater Human Services field. Possible occupations may include, but are limited to, Student Affairs professional in a college or university, Mental Health Technician, Qualified Mental Health Provider-QMHP, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counseling-LCDC, among others. Along with 2 prerequisites (PSY 2301, SOC 1301), and 8 required classes, students will develop a program emphasis by selecting 4 upper level classes from Counseling and 3 upper level courses from Psychology and Sociology.
| Core Curriculum Courses | ||
| See the Core Curriculum Requirements | 42 | |
| BA students must meet University foreign language requirements | ||
| Minor and/or Electives (33 SCH) | 33 | |
| Major (45 SCH, not including prerequisites) | ||
| Prerequisites: | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Required Counseling Classes (24 SCH): | 24 | |
| Orien to Counseling Prof | ||
| Phil of Helping Relatnshp | ||
| Intro to Assessment | ||
| Group Leadership | ||
| Intro Coun Theory/Methods | ||
| Career Development | ||
| Cultural Enrichment | ||
| Internship in Human Services | ||
| Additional Requirements: | ||
| Counseling - 12 hrs. from among the following upper level Counseling courses: | 12 | |
| Parent & Family Dynamics | ||
| Home & Family Living | ||
| Introduction to Student Services | ||
| Student Services 1: Residence Life/Student Activities | ||
| Internship in Human Services | ||
| Introduction to Drugs and Alcohol | ||
| Drug and Alcohol Addiction: Awareness, Counseling, Prevention, and Treatment | ||
| Anger Management: Skills and Techniques | ||
| Domestic Violence: Signs/Symptoms and Treatment | ||
| Independent Study | ||
| H Honors Thesis | ||
| H Honors Readings | ||
| Psychology/Sociology - 9 hrs. from among the following upper level Psychology and Sociology courses: | 9 | |
| Psychology and Sociology of Diverse Populations | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Child and Adolescent Development | ||
| Lifespan Development | ||
| Forensic Psychology | ||
| Industrial/ Organizational Psychology | ||
| Psychology of Death & Dying | ||
| Social Class,Wealth/Power | ||
| Marriage and Family | ||
| Deviant Behavior | ||
| Global Social Issues | ||
| Drugs & Society | ||
| Racial and Ethnic Diversity | ||
| Total Hours | 120 | |
A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in all courses in this Major.
The Department of Counseling offers both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Human Services (BA/BS-HS). The BA/BS-HS prepares students for bachelor’s level employment in the mental health field and college student affairs. With appropriate course choices, students can be eligible to gain the Texas Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor credential and/or the Qualified Mental Health Provider credential (through an approved employer). Students who prefer a human services/counseling foundation may pursue careers in child advocacy or probation/parole. The degree also provides a pathway for those students planning to pursue a master’s degree leading to credentialing as a Licensed Professional Counselor and/or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Texas. Along with 2 prerequisites (PSY 2301, SOC 1301), and 8 required classes, students will develop a program emphasis by selecting 4 upper level classes from Counseling and 3 upper level courses from Psychology and Sociology.
