Human Services (BSHS) - Hybrid
Credential: Bachelor of Science
Major: Human Services
- Students may add a second major in Biblical Studies by completing 30 credits of Bible/Theology instead of the 18 required credits
Minor: Biblical Studies
Location: Philadelphia (hybrid)
Program Learning Outcomes: As a result of this program, students will:
1. Demonstrate knowledge, theory, and skill to understanding the history of Human Services, information management, conditions that promote or inhibit social functioning, and the systematic analysis of servicing need.
2. Practice in diverse cultural setting differentiating between worldviews; while integrating theory to skill, practice and professional behaviors, acquired from classroom instruction to human services social settings through via fieldwork.
3. Apply Christian values for ethical practices in direct and indirect service delivery.
4. Demonstrate a working knowledge, skills and theory related to the interaction of human systems including: individuals, group, family, organizational, community, and society.
5. Exhibit professionalism, knowledge and skill, in forming client assessments, developing a holistic perspective of client problem areas, and demonstrating the love of God in client-worker relationships.
Experiential Learning: HSV 315 Agency Field Practicum and HSV 410 Senior Field Internship
Human Services BS Curriculum Scope
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Human Services Curricular Structure
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Credits
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Bible & Theology Courses
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18
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Arts & Sciences Courses
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37
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Human Services Courses
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45
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Electives
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20
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Christian Service CSV 199, CSV 200
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0
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Program Total
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120
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Bible & Theology Courses (18 credits)
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 106 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
Arts & Sciences Courses (37 credits)
HIS
| HIS History Elective | 3 |
| HUM 101 | Human Thought and the Humanities | 3 |
| HUM 102 | Human Thought in Math and Science | 3 |
| LAN 101 | Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric | 3 |
LIT
| Literature Elective (100/200 level) | 3 |
MAT
| Math Elective (100-200) | 3 |
| PHI 307 | Professional Ethics & Legal Issues | 3 |
SCI
| Science Elective (100/200 level) | 3 |
SCI
| Science Lab (100/200 level) | 1 |
| SOC 101/PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 203 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 325 | Human Growth & Development | 3 |
Human Services Courses (45 credits)
| CNS 310 | Models of Helping Skills | 3 |
| HSV 101 | Foundations and Callling | 3 |
| HSV 200 | Introduction to Human Services | 3 |
| HSV 202 | Human Diversity | 3 |
| HSV 206 | Foundations & Theories of Human Systems | 3 |
| HSV 208 | Social Welfare, Policies, and Practice | 3 |
| HSV 212 | Group Experience & Self Evaluation | 3 |
| HSV 300 | Family Systems | 3 |
| HSV 310 | Agency Field Practicum II | 1 |
| HSV 311 | Agency Field Practicum III | 1 |
| HSV 315 | Agency Field Practicum | 3 |
| HSV 400 | Advocacy & Methods for Human Functioning | 3 |
| HSV 401 | Community Development Assessment | 3 |
| HSV 402 | Organization & Case Management | 3 |
| HSV 410 | Senior Field Internship | 3 |
| PCN 332 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 226 | Human Behavior & the Social Environment | 3 |
Electives (20 credits)
| CNS 311 | Helping Relationships | 3 |
| HSV 230 | Evangelism in the Marketplace | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
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| Elective | 3 |
| FAS 100 | Foundations for Academic Success | 3 |
FAS 100 Foundations for Academic Success is required for all students studying at the sites. For students studying completely online, this course is required for all students unless they are transferring in 45 or more credits, not including life experience credits. Students should take this course at the beginning of their program.
The electives may be transferred from another college or can possibly be filled through Life Experience Credits.
Christian Service (0 credit)
Christian Service provides an important part of the overall education program of the college. Its function is to assist students in experiencing various forms of practical ministry, proclaiming Christ by serving Him in the Church and society.
CSV 199 and
CSV 200