Effective Healthcare Coordination Requires a Team.
Your Bachelor of Arts in Health and Human Services degree will prepare you for today's competitive job market or to pursue a graduate degree.
Requirements
To earn the Bachelor of Arts in Health and Human Services, you must complete the following core courses.
Course Number
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Course Name
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Credit Hours
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BUS 330
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Leadership
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3
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ENG 239
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Professional Writing
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3
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MGT 250
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Principles of Management
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3
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PBH 100
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Introduction to Human Services & Social Problems
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3
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PBH 201
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Public Health and Society
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3
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PBH 301
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Intro to Epidemiology
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3
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PBH 330
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Family, Child, and People with Disabilities
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3
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PBH 340
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Crisis and Interventions
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3
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PBH 495
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Health and Human Services Capstone
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3
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SOC 325
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Social Class, Power & Inequality
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3
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SOC 377
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Global Health Issues and Interventions
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3
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SOC 451
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Social Psychology
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3
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Core courses also include seven credit hours in one of two tracks:
- Nursing track includes: SWK 110, SOC 305, and one science lab.
- General track includes: SWK 110, SOC 100, and SOC 305.
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General Education Courses
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38
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Psychology or Business Minor
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18
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Minimum Elective Courses
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42
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For a listing of General Education requirements and minors, please refer to the Undergraduate Catalog of Programs or contact your advisor. Course scheduling may vary each semester and each year.
Institutional-Level Outcomes Aligned to Health and Human Services Program-Level Objectives
INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES |
PROGRAM OUTCOMES |
Communication
- Criterion A1: Construct a quality argument of personal narrative
- Criterion C: Evaluate sources of information
- Criterion E: Disseminate conclusions/recommendations to colleagues; to clients; to patients; at local, regional, national, and/or international conferences; or through scholarly publications.
Problem Solving
- Criterion A: Articulate a clear and thoughtful problem statement
- Criterion B: Identify multiple approaches to solving a problem
- Criterion C: Develop an informed and logical plan to solve a problem
- Criterion D: Implement and evaluate a solution to a problem
- Criterion E: Demonstrate advanced skills in research/experience or evidence-based medicine
Faith and Ethics
- Criterion C: Analyze and evaluate moral and ethical issues
- Criterion D: Address ethical issues through informed and responsible action
Health and Well-Being
- Criterion C: Identify one’s own emotions and plans to recognize and respond to emotions in situations
Cultural and Global Awareness
- Criterion A: Articulate insights into two cultural rules and biases
- Criterion B: Exhibit curiosity in understanding other cultures
- Criterion D: Take informed and responsible action to address a local of global challenge
- Criterion E: Engage with professionals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
Disciplinary Knowledge and Skills
- Exhibit a high degree of proficiency in the disciplinary area and in the application of learned expertise
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Exhibit caring and respect during interactions with clients, families, and interprofessional colleagues. |
Communication
- Criterion A1: Construct a quality argument of personal narrative
- Criterion A2: Prepare and deliver a clear and well-organized speech
- Criterion B: Use inclusive and respectful language effectively
- Criterion C: Evaluate sources of information
- Criterion D: Address and reconcile conflict through use of language
- Criterion E: Disseminate conclusions/recommendations to colleagues; to clients; to patients; at local, regional, national, and/or international conferences; or through scholarly publications.
Problem Solving
- Criterion A: Articulate a clear and thoughtful problem statement
- Criterion B: Identify multiple approaches to solving a problem
Faith and Ethics
- Criterion C: Analyze and evaluate moral and ethical issues
Health and Well-Being
- Criterion D: Address an institutional, local or global challenge related to physical, mental, and spiritual well being
Disciplinary Knowledge and Skills
- Exhibit a high degree of proficiency in the disciplinary area and in the application of learned expertise
Cultural and Global Awareness
- Criterion A: Articulate insights into two cultural rules and biases
- Criterion B: Exhibit curiosity in understanding other cultures
- Criterion C: Evaluate a contested issue from multiple perspectives
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Evaluate and address ethical issues and societal problems in the health and human services industries. |
Faith and Ethics
- Criterion B: Exhibit self-awareness of faith and ethical beliefs
Communication
- Criterion A1: Construct a quality argument of personal narrative
- Criterion B: Use inclusive and respectful language effectively
- Criterion C: Evaluate sources of information
- Criterion D: Address and reconcile conflict through use of language
- Criterion E: Disseminate conclusions/recommendations to colleagues; to clients; to patients; at local, regional, national, and/or international conferences; or through scholarly publications.
Cultural and Global Awareness
- Criterion A: Articulate insights into two cultural rules and biases
- Criterion B: Exhibit curiosity in understanding other cultures
- Criterion C: Evaluate a contested issue from multiple perspectives
- Criterion D: Take informed and responsible action to address a local of global challenge
- Criterion E: Engage with professionals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
Health and Well-Being
- Criterion D: Address an institutional, local or global challenge related to physical, mental, and spiritual well being
Disciplinary Knowledge and Skills
- Exhibit a high degree of proficiency in the disciplinary area and in the application of learned expertise
Problem Solving
- Criterion A: Articulate a clear and thoughtful problem statement
- Criterion B: Identify multiple approaches to solving a problem
- Criterion C: Develop an informed and logical plan to solve a problem
- Criterion D: Implement and evaluate a solution to a problem
- Criterion E: Demonstrate advanced skills in research/experience or evidence-based medicine
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Incorporate the needs of diverse individuals and cultures in the health and human services industries. |
Problem Solving
- Criterion A: Articulate a clear and thoughtful problem statement
- Criterion B: Identify multiple approaches to solving a problem
- Criterion C: Develop an informed and logical plan to solve a problem
- Criterion D: Implement and evaluate a solution to a problem
- Criterion E: Demonstrate advanced skills in research/experience or evidence-based medicine
Cultural and Global Awareness
- Criterion E: Engage with professionals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
Communication
- Criterion A1: Construct a quality argument of personal narrative
- Criterion B: Use inclusive and respectful language effectively
- Criterion C: Evaluate sources of information
- Criterion D: Address and reconcile conflict through use of language
- Criterion E: Disseminate conclusions/recommendations to colleagues; to clients; to patients; at local, regional, national, and/or international conferences; or through scholarly publications.
Disciplinary Knowledge and Skills
- Exhibit a high degree of proficiency in the disciplinary area and in the application of learned expertise
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Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical skills in the health and human services industries. |
Problem Solving
- Criterion A: Articulate a clear and thoughtful problem statement
- Criterion B: Identify multiple approaches to solving a problem
- Criterion D: Implement and evaluate a solution to a problem
- Criterion E: Demonstrate advanced skills in research/experience or evidence-based medicine
Health and Well-Being
- Criterion D: Address an institutional, local or global challenge related to physical, mental, and spiritual well being
Communication
- Criterion A1: Construct a quality argument of personal narrative
- Criterion B: Use inclusive and respectful language effectively
- Criterion C: Evaluate sources of information
- Criterion E: Disseminate conclusions/recommendations to colleagues; to clients; to patients; at local, regional, national, and/or international conferences; or through scholarly publications.
Disciplinary Knowledge and Skills
- Exhibit a high degree of proficiency in the disciplinary area and in the application of learned expertise
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Exhibit teamwork and leadership to improve client and organization safety and quality. |