Major Programs of Undergraduate Study - Human Services
Major programs of undergraduate study are listed on the following pages. Each Center, the External Degree and the Online Programs offer specific majors and minors. Check with your academic advisor to determine the availability of a particular major or minor. Some majors at particular locations will include online or distance coursework.
Those graduating from programs offered through the Extended University will receive a Bachelor of Science (Bachelor of Arts for elementary education learners). Learners cannot seek two of the same degrees at UIU. That means that if an individual earns a Bachelor of Arts, then a second Bachelor of Arts is not allowed. However, if you are the holder of a Bachelor of Arts from UIU, you can seek the Bachelor of Science from UIU. Additional majors may be earned and will be reflected on the UIU transcript.
A double major requires completion of two Senior Projects, one for each major.
Majors On This Page
Human Services Major
The purpose of a human services major is to prepare a learner to understand the socioeconomic, psychological and political foundations of a multicultural society and to utilize that knowledge to identify needs and to coordinate and provide appropriate social services.
The human services program is offered to those learners who intend to pursue careers in the human services area after graduation. It also provides excellent preparation for those wishing to continue their education in graduate school.
The human services major consists of 36 semester credits, with at least 18 credits in upper division coursework. In addition, learners must complete the general education core listed on page 32, along with additional elective credits to complete the 120 semester credits required for the Bachelor of Science degree. A minimum 2.0 GPA in the major is required for graduation.
| Specific General Education Requirements: | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH 220 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Human Services Major: | ||
| Credits | ||
| PSY 190 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 110 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 220 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC 240 | Diverse Cultures | 3 |
| PSY/SOC 375 | Methods in Human Services I | 3 |
| PSY/SOC 383 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment | 3 |
| SOC 384 | Social Welfare Programs and Policies | 3 |
| PSY 454 | Issues and Ethics in the Helping Profession | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| BA 210 | Management Principles | |
| PS 230 | State and Local Government | |
| PS 362 | The Legislative Process | |
| PA 364 | Public Administration | |
| PS 412 | American Constitutional Law II | |
| PA 445 | Administrative Law | |
| Two upper division electives selected from any psychology or sociology courses. |
6 | |
| Senior Project: | ||
| ID 498_09 | Senior Project: Human Services | 3 |
| Total | 36 | |
Human Services Major for Social Work Training Certification*
(Available only at Wisconsin Centers)
| Specific General Education Requirements: | ||
| Mathematics | ||
| MATH 220 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| Human Services Major for Social Work Training Certification: | ||
| Credits | ||
| PSY 190 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 110 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| SOC 220 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC 240 | Diverse Cultures | 3 |
| PSY/SOC 375 | Methods in Human Services I | 3 |
| PSY/SOC 377 | Methods in Human Services II | 3 |
| PSY/SOC 383 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment | 3 |
| SOC 384 | Social Welfare Programs and Policies | 3 |
| PSY 454 | Issues and Ethics in the Helping Profession | 3 |
| PSY 403 | Internship | 9 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| BA 210 | Management Principles | |
| PS 230 | State and Local Government | |
| PS 362 | The Legislative Process | |
| PA 364 | Public Administration | |
| PS 412 | American Constitutional Law II | |
| PA 445 | Administrative Law | |
| Two upper division electives selected from any psychology or sociology courses. |
6 | |
| Senior Project: | ||
| ID 498_09 | Senior Project: Human Services | 3 |
| Total | 48 | |
*Note: To apply for a social work training certificate, the learner must have at least a 2.5 GPA overall and in the major. This degree plan has been approved by the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing. Completion of the major does not guarantee social work certification. See your academic advisor for more information.
