Bachelor of Human Services

Program Overview

Elmira College's Human Services degree equips students with a comprehensive understanding of societal challenges and the skills to address them. Through core courses, electives, and an internship, students develop expertise in human services theory, social work, counseling, and program evaluation. Graduates are prepared for entry-level and advanced positions in social services, with a focus on ethical and empathetic service to diverse communities.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Human Services degree program at Elmira College prepares students to address the challenges faced by today's diverse society, including addiction, aging population, poverty, abuse, and behavioral health issues.
• Objectives: The program aims to equip students with a broad, ethical, and empathetic understanding of human services needs and issues.
Graduates will be able to analyze social and human concerns, develop and implement programs to address these needs, and advocate for individuals and communities.
• Description: The core courses in the Human Services degree program cover key areas such as mental health services, social casework, social policies, and program planning and evaluation.
Students will also complete an internship in a social service program within the Elmira area.

Outline:

• Content: The Human Services program curriculum includes coursework in the following areas:
• Human services theory and practice
• Social work
• Counseling
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Anthropology
• Research methods
• Policy analysis
• Structure: The program consists of 120 credit hours, including:
• 57 credit hours of core coursework
• 21 credit hours of electives
• 6 credit hours of internship
• Course Schedule: The program is typically completed in four years of full-time study.
Students typically take two to three courses per semester.
• Modules: The program does not appear to be organized into modules.

Assessment:

• The assessment methods used in the program may vary depending on the course.
However, common assessment methods include:
• Exams
• Quizzes
• Papers
• Presentations
• Projects
• The assessment criteria used in the program are based on the learning objectives for each course.
These criteria may include:
• Knowledge of the subject matter
• Critical thinking skills
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills

Teaching:

• The teaching methods used in the program may vary depending on the instructor.
However, common teaching methods include:
• Lectures
• Discussions
• Group projects
• Field trips
• The faculty in the Human Services program are experienced professionals who are dedicated to teaching and mentoring students.
They have a wide range of expertise in the field of human services.
• The program also offers a number of unique approaches to teaching, such as:
• A focus on experiential learning
• A commitment to community engagement
• A strong emphasis on ethics and social justice

Careers:

• Potential Career Paths: Graduates of the Human Services program can work in a variety of entry-level and advanced positions within social services programs, including:
• Social workers
• Counselors
• Case managers
• Program directors
• Policy analysts
• Community organizers
• Opportunities: The program also prepares students for advanced studies in human services or related fields.
• Outcomes: Graduates of the Human Services program have a high success rate in finding employment in the field.
Many graduates also go on to pursue advanced degrees.