Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Human Services] From East Tennessee State University

The Human Services program offers a curriculum which includes the following core components:

• interpersonal skills
• social and cultural foundations
• introduction to human services
• counseling theory and practice
• developmental psychology
• research in learning and development
• administration of human services organizations
• child/adolescent/or adult psychology and development

A practicum and internship are included in the program for field experiences leading directly to professional training and employment. A minor is required to complete the degree.

The Human Services degree serves as an excellent foundation for students interested in pursuing a master's or doctorate degree in counseling, psychology, speech/language pathology, social work, or other related fields.Students in the program learn the roles and functions of human services professionals, characteristics of human growth and development, aspects of human service agencies, theories and skills required of human services professionals to work with diverse clientele in a variety of settings, and the basic skills related to program evaluation, grant writing, and fundraising. The program also includes ethical, legal, and multicultural issues as they relate to the responsibilities of the human services professional. Professional writing and oral skills are stressed in all coursework to ensure that students understand the importance of documentation and communication requirements in the human services field.