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Master of Science (MS) in Human Services

School of Public Service Leadership

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.

Concentration option: As part of this specialization, you can use your electives to earn a concentration in Public Health or Homeland Security for no additional time or money. Contact an enrollment counselor for details.

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

Licensure Information: For detailed information about obtaining professional licensure please see our licensure FAQ.

Total Program: 48 quarter credits
Up to 12 quarter credits may be transferred into this program
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Next Start Date: December 7, 2009
Credit: $423

78% of our learners receive aid.

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Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • 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 (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • 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.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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