Human Services Minor

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The human services minor is appropriate for those interested in entry-level practice in social welfare and public policy. Students learn about organized networks of public and private social services, and basic practices and perspectives in the social work profession. In so doing, they acquire the knowledge to understand, participate, and lead in efforts to actively transform the social problems in American society and abroad. The minor in human services consists of 24 credits as follows:

Requirements

A 100-level sociology course
SWL 201 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare 4 credits
SWL 202 - Human Behavior and the Social Environment 4 credits
SOC 232 - Diversity in U.S. Populations 4 credits
SWL 301 - Helping Theories and Practice with Individuals and Families 4 credits OR SWL 401 - Helping Theories and Practice: Groups, Organizations and Communities 4 credits
SWL 425 - Internship 4 credits OR SWL 426 - Internship II 4 credits