What are some best practices that can be used to protect children from bullying? How can mental health advocacy be improved in communities with limited resources? And what can a gerontologist do to better support individuals as they age? Those with a background in human services identify and solve social issues, helping others live their best lives.
The undergraduate degree in human services is part of the College of Liberal Arts, which is about making connections freely—exploring human achievement, examining the past critically and discovering ways to build upon it, and understanding yourself and our diverse world in order to transform it.
Learn about the College of Liberal ArtsSuccessful human services professionals require a deep understanding of people and a highly ethical foundation. At the Mount, the human services bachelor’s degree program draws from sociology, psychology, education
Through the program, you’ll learn to understand, analyze and evaluate current social science theories about human behavior, helping you to develop the practical interpersonal skills needed to work with various client populations.
Course content will also help you comprehend, analyze, evaluate and apply ethical decision-making models to not only the field of human services but also develop the knowledge and skills that lead to effective self-care and wellbeing.
You’ll be ready to pursue careers in child advocacy for a local nonprofit, at a rehabilitation center helping people recover from addiction, or a social service manager for a community organization. You can even pursue graduate work in areas such as counseling, organizational development or children and families.
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See full course listingsThe human service minor at Mount St. Mary's University can give you a well-rounded educational experience, as you'll have the opportunity to choose from classes in sociology such as Introduction to Conflict Resolution and Sociology of Medicine; in psychology such as Lifespan Development or Principles of Psychotherapy; and in criminal justice such as Juvenile Delinquency and Juvenile Justice or Drugs and Crime.
Successful human services professionals require a deep understanding of people and a highly ethical foundation. At the Mount, the accelerated undergraduate human services program draws from sociology, psychology, education and business to prepare you for a meaningful career improving the lives of others.
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