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The Division
of Psychology and Human Services currently offers Associate of
Science and Bachelor of Science degrees in Human Services and
a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. All of the programs
are intended to be very experiential, with substantial
opportunities for community service and applied training in
actual human service settings. Faculty work closely with
students to help them assess their level of personal awareness
concerning readiness and suitability for entry into the
helping profession role, and to assist in further educational
career planning.
Features:
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Small class
size and personalized attention
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Value based
education – for personal & professional growth
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Options for
three to four years of field experience including
internships & community service which can begin in the
Freshman year
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Embedded
career development courses and professional employment
portfolios
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National
Honor Societies in Psychology and Human Services as well as
a Human Services Club
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Qualitative
assessment process to facilitate student readiness for
professional practice
Opportunities:
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Research
opportunities to publish and present at conferences
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Opportunities for involvement in community service and
numerous experiential learning activities with faculty and
other students
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Numerous
and diverse opportunities for practicum and internship sites
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Opportunity to become certified as a member of the Local Disaster Action
Team and the National Disaster Services Human Resource
Network of the American Red Cross
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Opportunities to develop leadership skills through
involvement in Divisional program planning and development
activities as well as in student organizations
Benefits:
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Develop
close working relationships with professors to ensure
support, opportunities to be challenged, and to personalize
the learning experience
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Be strongly
competitive for jobs & graduate schools following graduation
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Be able to
develop a professional support network and contacts in the
profession
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Have the
opportunity to qualify for “fast track” admission into our
graduate programs, and the opportunity to gain graduate
credit during your senior year in the program
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Receive
career direction advice and assistance from the Career
Services staff
Associate of Science in Human Services
The Associate
Degree program in Human Services is designed to provide
students with appropriate skills to function at an entry level
in a variety of human service settings and capacities. The
program is intended to be very experiential, with multiple
opportunities for community service and fieldwork.
Bachelor
of Science in Human Services
The Human
Services program has majors in Child and Family Services and
Community Development and Counseling which lead to the
Bachelor of Science degree. This program offers solid
educational training and field experience to develop the
theoretical foundation and technical skills needed to obtain
entry-level professional positions within the Human Services
field and/or to pursue graduate studies in Psychology, Human
Services Counseling, or related fields.
Bachelor
of Arts in Psychology
The Bachelor
of Arts in Psychology major prepares students to pursue
graduate work in their area of interest within the field of
psychology or allied mental health fields. Additionally, it
fosters the development of the effective use of the scientific
method to augment the liberal arts educational experience. The
broad focus of the program is designed to provide a
substantial background, which will prepare the student to
think critically, make effective decisions, and contribute to
solving social problems within our society.
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