Is the bachelor's in Human Services program for me?

If you have a strong desire to help others and wish to pursue a rewarding career as a social worker or other positions in the human services field, this program could be a great fit for you.

What will I learn in the bachelor's in Human Services program?

You'll gain the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities you need to work as a human services professional and help improve the overall quality of life of others via direct service to individuals, families, groups, and communities, or via management of service organizations.

What can I do with my bachelor's degree in Human Services?

Upon successful completion of the program, you'll be qualified to seek employment in the rapidly growing human services and allied health care fields. (According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010-11 Occupational Outlook Handbook, "health care and social assistance" is projected to create the largest number of new jobs from 2008-2018. About 26 percent of all new jobs created in the U.S. economy will be in the healthcare and social assistance industry, which includes public and private hospitals, nursing and residential care facilities, and individual and family services.)

Why CityU?

• Because you want an education that's relevant to what's happening in the real world, right now.
• Our program uniquely combines a basic core and a field-experience capstone with options for several emphasis areas.
• Our faculty teach what they do for a living, not just what's in the book. They're smart, successful people who can help you get there, too.
• At CityU, you can earn your B.A. in Human Services completely online. Maximum flexibility means you can get a quality education without sacrificing your lifestyle. Complete your coursework on a schedule that works best for you.

How to get started:

1. Chat with an admissions advisor or call 888.42.CityU
2. Apply now and pay the $50 application fee
3. Order your official transcripts from other schools you attended
4. Start classes and change your life for good

Total Required Credits:		180
Lower-Division Requirements:		90
College Writing:		5
College Mathematics:		5
Humanities:		15
Social Sciences:		15
Natural Sciences/Mathematics:		15
Electives:		25
Preparatory Courses:		10
PSY 201	Introduction to Psychology	5
This course examines the field of psychology from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Topics include: the physiological basis of mental functioning; the physical, cognitive and social aspects of lifespan development; learning, memory, and cognition; psychological disorders; emotions and health; thinking and language; intelligence and motivation; perception and sensation; and the various theories of personality.
PSY 202	Understanding Human Development	5
An investigation into the biological, social, and psychological forces that shape the various stages of our lives. The course also examines patterns of difference due to factors such as gender, culture, disability, and socioeconomic status.
Upper-Division Requirements:		90
Human Services Core:		55
PSY 311	Writing and Critical Thinking in Social Science	5
The critical thinking process is used to analyze social issues and aid the student in identifying rational solutions. Topics examined include: argument analyzing and building; forms and standards of critical thinking; and evaluating sources of information. This course also develops students skills in writing. Prerequisites: PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology, and PSY 202 Understanding Human Development, or their equivalents.
PSY 312	Research Methods and Statistics in Social Science	5
As an introduction to research methods in social sciences, this course provides a foundation in the basic concepts of scientific method, research design, and statistical analysis. The focus is on empirical approaches to knowledge. This course also addresses the usefulness and limitations of statistical processes and their applications in social sciences. It emphasizes problem formulation, selection of research techniques, and results interpretation. Prerequisites: PSY 201, Introduction to Psychology, and PSY 202, Understanding Human Development, or their equivalents.
HSVC 310	Principles and Ethics of the Human Services Profession	5
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HSVC 320	Organizational Systems	5
This course is designed to introduce students to the study of the structure of human behavior in organizations, communities, and society; it covers basic principles of organizational behavior, systems thinking, group behavior, and community dynamics, especially as they apply to leading and managing organizations.
PSY 317	Social Psychology	5
This course presents social psychology in a concise and thought-provoking manner. It is designed to provide students with a thorough grounding in the basic principles of social psychology, an understanding of the importance of context when interpreting research findings, and other complex topics, such as conformity, self-justification, and prejudice. Prerequisites: PSY 201, Introduction to Psychology, and PSY 202, Understanding Human Development, or their equivalents.
SOC 306	Sociology of Health, Illness and Medicine	5
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PSY 421	Interviewing and Counseling Skills	5
Through lecture and experiential learning, students will study and practice skills of effective communication. Each student will do an analysis of his or her personal communication style, taking into consideration the implications of gender, race, and culture. Special emphasis will be placed on the communication skills needed by the human services and behavioral science professional.
HSVC 410	Assessing Diverse Community Needs	5
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HSVC 420	Community Advocacy	5
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HSVC 490	Capstone/Field Experience I	5
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HSVC 495	Capstone/Field Experience II	5
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Electives or Emphasis Area: Choose Electives or an Emphasis Area to complete the last 35 credits of the program.		35
Addiction Recovery Services Emphasis:
PSY 323	Fundamentals of Testing and Assessment	5
This course presents a survey of assessment techniques and instruments for intelligence, personality, cognitive and special abilities, achievement, aptitude, and vocational interest. Students learn to evaluate tests, their uses and limitations. It is recommended to take PSY 312 or any statistics course before enrolling into this class.
SOC 412	Sociology of the Family	5
This course will cover five broad, but related areas of study: (1) the origins of the family, as well as basic concepts and theories underlying sociological discussions of family; (2) the relationship between the family and society through history; (3) work roles for men and women, both within and outside the home; (4) trends in non-marital lifestyles, marriage, divorce, and childbearing; and (5) the outlook for the future of the family. Prerequisites: Bachelor of Arts Applied Psychology (BAAP) students need to take PSY 201, Introduction to Psychology, and PSY 202, Understanding Human Development, or their equivalents prior to taking this course.
PSY 413	Neuropsychology	5
This course examines the impact of the brain and nervous system on individual behaviors. Students will explore the anatomy of the brain and nervous system as well as their functions. The relationship between brain and psychological concepts such as learning, cognition, perception, and behavior, will be a guiding focus throughout the course. This course can serve as a natural science course for the purpose of meeting general education requirements.
PSY 414	Abnormal Psychology	5
The course assesses both past and present models of psychological abnormality including the current diagnostic system, DSM-IV. Other topics addressed include: problems of anxiety, mood, mind and body, social impact, psychosis, and personality. Specifically, this course serves as an introduction to abnormal psychology, with particular applicability to theories of personality and as a foundation to subsequent coursework in counseling and psychology. The areas addressed are broad, theoretical- and researchbased, and of relevance in conceptualizing issues of both nature and extent of abnormal behavior, and the means by which prevention and intervention occurs. Prerequisites: PSY 201, Introduction to Psychology, and PSY 202, Understanding Human Development, or their equivalents.
PSY 418	Psychology of Substance Abuse	5
Substance abuse is one of the fastest-growing and most potentially destructive phenomena of contemporary life. In this course, students will learn about the theoretical models that attempt to explain the causes, contributing factors, and solutions to substance abuse among various populations, including adolescents, the elderly, and various cultural, social, and ethnic groups.
OR:
HSVC 455	Trauma Recovery	5
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	Elective	5
	Elective	5
Aging/Older Adult Services Emphasis:
SOC 318	Gerontology	5
The diversities of the aging experience and the elderly are explored from biological, social, and psychological perspectives. Students will examine patterns of difference among the elderly due to factors such as gender, culture, disability, and socioeconomic status. This course also introduces the issues of death and dying, bereavement, and widowhood.
PSY 323	Fundamentals of Testing and Assessment	5
This course presents a survey of assessment techniques and instruments for intelligence, personality, cognitive and special abilities, achievement, aptitude, and vocational interest. Students learn to evaluate tests, their uses and limitations. It is recommended to take PSY 312 or any statistics course before enrolling into this class.
SOC 412	Sociology of the Family	5
This course will cover five broad, but related areas of study: (1) the origins of the family, as well as basic concepts and theories underlying sociological discussions of family; (2) the relationship between the family and society through history; (3) work roles for men and women, both within and outside the home; (4) trends in non-marital lifestyles, marriage, divorce, and childbearing; and (5) the outlook for the future of the family. Prerequisites: Bachelor of Arts Applied Psychology (BAAP) students need to take PSY 201, Introduction to Psychology, and PSY 202, Understanding Human Development, or their equivalents prior to taking this course.
PSY 414	Abnormal Psychology	5
The course assesses both past and present models of psychological abnormality including the current diagnostic system, DSM-IV. Other topics addressed include: problems of anxiety, mood, mind and body, social impact, psychosis, and personality. Specifically, this course serves as an introduction to abnormal psychology, with particular applicability to theories of personality and as a foundation to subsequent coursework in counseling and psychology. The areas addressed are broad, theoretical- and researchbased, and of relevance in conceptualizing issues of both nature and extent of abnormal behavior, and the means by which prevention and intervention occurs. Prerequisites: PSY 201, Introduction to Psychology, and PSY 202, Understanding Human Development, or their equivalents.
PSY 423	Health Issues in Aging	5
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HSVC 420	Community Advocacy	5
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	Elective	5
Child and Adolescent Services Emphasis:
SOC 320	Juvenile Delinquency	5
This course will evaluate the origins of laws and definitions of juvenile delinquency, the techniques used to measure delinquency, sociological theories of crime, and institutions of social control for juveniles, including the juvenile justice system and delinquency prevention programs.
PSY 323	Fundamentals of Testing and Assessment	5
This course presents a survey of assessment techniques and instruments for intelligence, personality, cognitive and special abilities, achievement, aptitude, and vocational interest. Students learn to evaluate tests, their uses and limitations. It is recommended to take PSY 312 or any statistics course before enrolling into this class.
PSY 415	Psychology of Adolescents	5
This course discusses the issues of adolescent biological and psychosocial development, relationship, and culture in a social context. It addresses topics such as physical and intellectual growth, sexual maturation, youth culture and values, substance abuse, eating disorders, juvenile delinquency, and suicide.
SOC 412	Sociology of the Family	5
This course will cover five broad, but related areas of study: (1) the origins of the family, as well as basic concepts and theories underlying sociological discussions of family; (2) the relationship between the family and society through history; (3) work roles for men and women, both within and outside the home; (4) trends in non-marital lifestyles, marriage, divorce, and childbearing; and (5) the outlook for the future of the family. Prerequisites: Bachelor of Arts Applied Psychology (BAAP) students need to take PSY 201, Introduction to Psychology, and PSY 202, Understanding Human Development, or their equivalents prior to taking this course.
PSY 422	Child Psychology	5
This course discusses the issues of children's biological and psychosocial development, relationship, and culture in a social context. It addresses topics such as physical, cognitive, social, and intellectual growth, language acquisition, family and peers, popularity, impact of mass media and culture on child's development.
	Elective	5
	Elective	5
Health and Human Services Administration Emphasis:
HSVC 340	Overview of Health and Human Services Delivery Systems	5
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HSVC 360	Managing and Leading Organizations	5
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HSVC 430	Medical information systems	5
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HSVC 460	Policy, Strategy, and Funding	5
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HSVC 440	Legal Issues in Health and Human Services Delivery	5
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	Elective	5
	Elective	5
Human Services in Criminal Justice Emphasis:
SOC 319	Criminal Behavior	5
An analysis of crime and criminals from a sociological perspective. Topics discussed in this course include: techniques for measuring criminal behavior; theoretical attempts to account for criminal behavior; and an analysis of various types of crimes.
SOC 320	Juvenile Delinquency	5
This course will evaluate the origins of laws and definitions of juvenile delinquency, the techniques used to measure delinquency, sociological theories of crime, and institutions of social control for juveniles, including the juvenile justice system and delinquency prevention programs.
PSY 322	Forensic Psychology	5
This course introduces various aspects of forensic psychology. It examines problems, limitations, roles, and responsibilities of psychologists and other human services professionals working along with law enforcement forces and the justice system. Other topics covered in this course include: techniques of criminal investigation, risk assessment, trial consultations, interrogation and confessions, sexual abuse and harassment, and discrimination.
PSY 323	Fundamentals of Testing and Assessment	5
This course presents a survey of assessment techniques and instruments for intelligence, personality, cognitive and special abilities, achievement, aptitude, and vocational interest. Students learn to evaluate tests, their uses and limitations. It is recommended to take PSY 312 or any statistics course before enrolling into this class.
SOC 412	Sociology of the Family	5
This course will cover five broad, but related areas of study: (1) the origins of the family, as well as basic concepts and theories underlying sociological discussions of family; (2) the relationship between the family and society through history; (3) work roles for men and women, both within and outside the home; (4) trends in non-marital lifestyles, marriage, divorce, and childbearing; and (5) the outlook for the future of the family. Prerequisites: Bachelor of Arts Applied Psychology (BAAP) students need to take PSY 201, Introduction to Psychology, and PSY 202, Understanding Human Development, or their equivalents prior to taking this course.
HSVC 420	Community Advocacy	5
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	Elective	5
Electives: Choice of eight upper-division elective courses offered at City University of Seattle or transferred from an accredited institution with a grade of 2.0 or above.