Bachelor of Arts in Human Services

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The Bachelor of Arts in Human Services is an academic program unique to the Camden Campus that will prepare individuals to serve as human services providers, health educators, social service professionals, and community service specialists. The curriculum is designed to combine theory and research with application in experiential learning settings in the urban community and social service agencies located in the City of Camden, New Jersey. The Human Services program is designed for students who are interested in studying and working with individuals of diverse populations in urban settings. For more information please visit BA in Human Services - Camden Campus

General Education

All students starting before Fall 2018 and transfer students must complete the University General Education Requirements as described in the Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Core

All first-time Freshmen starting in Fall 2018 or after must complete the University Rowan Core Requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Rowan Experience

All students must complete the Rowan Experience requirements as described in Undergraduate Program Requirements .

Program Requirements

The Human Services program consists of 120 S.H. of coursework, including 39 S.H. of core requirements, 9 S.H. of which involve direct field experience. In addition to the core requirements, general education requirements, and electives, students will choose one of the following three concentrations, each consisting of a single required 3 S.H. course and 6 S.H. of electives relevant to each concentration:

Undergraduate Concentration in Human Services: Direct Care - 9 s.h.
Undergraduate Concentration in Human Services: Administrative - 9 s.h.
Undergraduate Concentration in Human Services: Criminal Justice - 9 s.h.

Required Core Courses: 39 s.h.

HSRV 01100 - Introduction to Human Services Credits: 3
SOC 08120 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3
PSY 03205 - Intake and Interviewing Skills in Psychology Credits: 3
SOC 08223 - Sociology of Social Welfare Credits: 3
SOC 08332 - Contemporary Sociological Theory Credits: 3
HSRV 08310 - Research Methods for Human Services Credits: 3
HSRV 01320 - Applied Ethics in Human Services Credits: 3
SOC 08430 - Case Management Intervention in Sociological Practice Credits: 3
HSRV 01400 - Senior Seminar in Human Services Credits: 3
HSRV 01311 - Field Experiences in Human Services I Credits: 3
HSRV 01411 - Field Experience in Human Services II Credits: 3
HSRV 01412 - Human Services Field Experience in Human Services III Credits: 3

Other Required Courses: 9 s.h.

ANTH 02202 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
POSC 07110 - American Government Credits: 3
STAT 02260 - Statistics I Credits: 3
PSY 01107 - Essentials of Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 03200 - Psychological Disorders Credits: 3

Total Required Credits for the Program: 120 s.h.

Foundation Courses
*University standard for all undergraduate programs. 30 credits must be completed at Rowan.

Graduation/Exit, Benchmark, and/or Thesis Requirements

Completion of a Portfolio of work completed within the senior courses, including personal growth journaling and field experience processing.
Completion of a field experience/placement and clinical/service hours.

Sharon McCann
Coordinator
Campbell Hall
856.256.4500 ext. 53519
mccanns@rowan.edu

Academic Advisor Contact Information
Tiffany Nistico
856.256.4598
nistico@rowan.edu