A collaboration between the Psychology and Sociology and Anthropology programs, Human Services is an interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree program focusing on the needs of human service professionals. The program is for students who want to better understand their community and social environment, desire to improve their career opportunities and reach educational goals, and wish to enhance specific human relations skills and strengthen their ability to work effectively in social services.
SOU’s small class sizes and friendly learning environment foster close ties among students, faculty, and the community.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of a BA/BS in Human Service, graduates will:
- Understand the interaction of human systems including: individual, interpersonal, group, family, organizational, community, and societal.
- Understand the scope of conditions that promote or inhibit human functioning.
- Understand systematic analysis of service needs; planning appropriate interventions; delivery service and implementation; and evaluation of outcomes.
- Demonstrate civic engagement through a community- based practicum.