Psychology Concentration

Program Overview

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The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Human Services is designed for adults seeking a career, or those who currently work, in human services areas preparing them for professional advancement or graduate studies. Students will complete a Human Services Core and may select a Concentration in either Criminal Justice, Sociology or Psychology.

NOTE:

How Students Earn Credits in the Area of Study: Some courses in the area of study may be completed with Thomas Edison State University and/or courses from other colleges, prior learning assessment (PLA) and/or examinations may also be used.
A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 3000 level or above.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (45 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses. For more information see About Our General Education Program. To plan your program please contact an academic advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-1010	Writing for Success	3
ENC-1020	Writing for Success II	3
COM-2090	Public Speaking	3
MAT-1050	Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics	3
SOS-1100	Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today	3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)

SOC-3220	Cultural Diversity in the United States	3
ETH-2200	Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership	3
POS-1100	American Government	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)

SOC-1010	Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology	3
PSY-1010	Introduction to Psychology	3
HIS-1130	American History I	3

SOC-1010 and PSY-1010 are required.

Select two featured courses:

SOC-2910	Criminology	3
HIS-1140	American History II	3
HIS-1210	Introduction to World History I	3
HUM-1030	Introduction to the Humanities III: Music	3
PHI-1300	Introduction to Critical Reasoning	3
FIL-1100	Exploring American Cinema	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (6 Credits)

EAS-1010	General Earth Science	3
BIO-2080	The Science of Nutrition	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Scientific Knowledge.

II. Core and Concentration (48 Credits)

A. Core Requirements (24 Credits)

Theoretical Foundation - Introduction to Human Services (3)

Intervention - Case Management (3)

Client Populations - Group Processes (3)

Management - Leadership in Human Services (3)

Research Methods - Research Methods in Human Services (3)

Fundraising for Nonprofits (3)

Ethics and Cultural Competencies in Human Services (3)

Life of the Human Service Professional (3)

B. Psychology Concentration, Select six from the following (18 Credits)

PSY-2110	Developmental Psychology	3
PSY-2700	Psychology of Gender	3
PSY-3000	Thanatology: An Understanding of Death and Dying	3
PSY-3310	Introduction to Counseling	3
PSY-3470	Forensic Psychology	3
PSY-3500	Abnormal Psychology	3
PSY-3790	Social Psychology	3
PSY-4000	History and Systems of Psychology	3
PSY-3520	Psychology of Personality	3
PSY-3600	Organizational Theory	3
PSY-3630	Industrial Psychology	3

To earn an Undergraduate Certificate in Psychology, while completing the BS in Human Services degree, view the course requirements here.

C. Capstone (6 Credits)

HUS-4950

Bachelor-Level Human Services Capstone

III. Electives (27 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 120

Learning Outcomes

BSHS 1: Fundamental Knowledge of Human Services

Students will demonstrate fundamental knowledge of the development, theories, principles, and applications of human services.

BSHS 1.1: Students will analyze the development of human services within the appropriate historical context.

BSHS 1.2: Students will apply the theory of human systems, including individual, interpersonal, group, family, organizational, community, and social systems, to a range of human services applications.

BSHS 1.3: Students will evaluate how policy and social conditions affect human services.

BSHS 2: Professional Skills in Human Services

Students will develop the professional skills necessary to deliver effective human services.

BSHS 2.1: Students will utilize information management skills to increase efficiency of human service delivery.

BSHS 2.2: Students will systematically analyze human service needs to provide appropriate strategies and services.

BSHS 2.3: Students will develop and implement appropriate interventions in service delivery.

BSHS 2.4: Students will evaluate the implementation of programs and policy related to human services.

BSHS 2.5: Students will apply administrative principles of the human service delivery system.

BSHS 2.6: Students will utilize the principles and theories of human services in an applied context.

BSHS 3: Personal, Ethical, and Social Responsibility

Students will develop necessary skills to ensure they meet standards of ethical practice in human services.

BSHS 3.1: Students will develop and apply appropriate interpersonal skills to maximize effectiveness in meeting stakeholder needs.

BSHS 3.2: Students will demonstrate human service ethics, as outlined by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education, by applying those ethics in practice.

BSHS 3.3: Students will reflect on and evaluate their personalities, biases, and interpersonal styles as they relate to their ability to provide human services.