Master of Science (MS) in Human Services

School of Human Services

Social and Community Services Specialization

Strengthen your ability to advocate for and facilitate positive change in your community with this Social and Community Services master's specialization. The curriculum is designed to increase your understanding of such critical issues as cultural awareness, utilization of community resources, social change, and public policy. People who choose this specialization are often interested in pursuing management or community outreach positions in public or private organizations focused on serving community needs.

Note: This specialization is not designed to meet licensure requirements associated with a master's degree in social work.

All credits listed below are quarter credits.

Core Courses

• HS5002 - Survey of Research in Human Development and Behavior
• HS5006 - Survey of Research Methodology
• HS5318 - Scope of Human Services
• HS5334 - Ethnic and Cultural Awareness

Specialization Courses

• HS5401 - History of Social Welfare
• HS5402 - Social Change and Public Policy
• HS5423 - Philosophy of Social Work
• HS5436 - Utilization of Community Resources
• HS5990 - Integrative Project for Human Services Learners*

Three Elective Courses

• Choose any graduate courses.

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PhD

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• Management of Nonprofit Agencies
• Social and Community Services

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• Management of Nonprofit Agencies

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