Academic Curriculum - Waynesburg University

ACADEMIC CURRICULUM

Three programs in Human Services lead to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. The Bachelor of Arts programs emphasizes educational and social science course content, while the Bachelor of Science program draws from a number of applied science disciplines to provide a comprehensive health approach to human services. The programs prepare students for entry-level positions in a wide variety
of community service settings. Graduates may be employed in mental health, substance abuse, aging/gerontology, domestic violence, youth services, childcare, corrections/criminal justice, education/schools, health care, recreation/fitness, and vocational rehabilitation settings.

Completion of this program is appropriate preparation for graduate work in human services, social work, counseling, criminal justice, sociology, human resources, and law. Students who intend to be admitted into the BA in Human Services (Education Option) and the BS in Human Services programs will apply to an Admissions and Progression Committee (three members of the Human Studies Department) through the department chair. Permission to apply must obtained from the Chair of the Department of Human Studies to enter the BA in Human Services (Education Option) and the Bachelor of Science in Human Studies.

Bachelor of Arts in Human Services (Social Science Option)
Bachelor of Arts in Human Services (Education Option)
Bachelor of Science in Human Services

Human Services Course Descriptions:

HSV 216. Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences     3 credits
(Crosslisted as POL 216, PSY 216 and SOC 216)
An introduction to statistical and data analytical techniques for students majoring in the social and behavioral sciences. Topics include descriptive statistics for central tendency, variation and association, fundamentals of probability, sampling distributions, the logic of inference, estimation and hypothesis tests for means and percentages, and an overview of more advanced techniques including the analysis of variance and correlation and regression. Prerequisite: MAT 106. Open to majors in HSV, PSY, SOC, and POL only. Spring.

HSV 465. Human Services Internship     6 credits
A professionally supervised practical experience in a public or private human services agency. Successful completion of the internship requires at least 215 hours in the field plus one hour per week consultation with the supervising professor. Prerequisites: Enrollment as a human services major, junior or senior standing, and the approval of the internship site and permission to enroll given by the Admissions and Progression Committee.

HSV 475. Advanced Faith and Learning Integration     3 credits
In the spirit of the mission of Waynesburg University, this course intends to provide junior and senior level students with an unparalleled opportunity to integrate the Bible materials and its history of interpretation to the academic disciplines. Students who wish to engage in this level of theological reflection on vocation should consult with both their academic advisors and with the Chair of the Biblical and Ministry Studies Major Program. This course will not substitute for senior capstone/research courses required in the majors. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing; three credits in BMS courses; 3.0 minimum GPA. (Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.)