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May 01, 2024
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2020-2021 Rivier Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Bachelor of Science in Human Services (Online)
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The Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Services has a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences along with specialized, interdisciplinary-based education in human services, psychology, sociology and social work. Graduates of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Services gain knowledge and skills to practice in multiple career paths as a human services professional and are well-prepared for graduate programs in related fields.
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Foundation Courses (12 credits)
Area Distributuion Courses (18 credits)
Choose two courses from each area:
- Humanities: English, History, Modern Language, Philosophy, Religion
- Natural/Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Technology: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathermatics, Physics
- Social Sciences: Economics, Geography, Human Development, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work
General Education Liberal Arts Electives (12 credits)
Choose four courses from the Area Distribution Courses.
Degree Requirements (Minimum): 120 credits
SAMPLE DEGREE PLAN
Human Services, Bachelor of Science (Professional Studies and Online)
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Year 1 - Fall
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Year 1 - Spring
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ENG120
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Composition in Context
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3 cr
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RIV120
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Dignity, Work, Vocation
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3 cr
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PSY101
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General Psychology
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3 cr
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SOC105
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Social Problems
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3 cr
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PSY210
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Human Sexuality
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3 cr
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Humanities Elective*
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3 cr
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HUS 101
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HS: Agency & Advocacy
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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12
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12
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Year 1 - Summer 1
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Year 1 - Summer 2
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MA112
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College Algebra or above
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3 cr
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Gen. Ed. Liberal Arts Elective*
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3 cr
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6
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Year 2 - Fall
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Year 2 - Spring
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PSY203
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Psychology of Communication
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3 cr
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PSY309
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Health Psychology
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3 cr
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SW201
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Social Work Methods.
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3 cr
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SW315
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Human Behavior/ Social Environ
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3 cr
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Natural Science Elective
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3 cr
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Humanities Elective*
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3 cr
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Social Science Elective
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3 cr
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Social Science Elective
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3 cr
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12
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12
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Year 2 - Summer 1
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Year 2 - Summer 2
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PSY 301
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Drugs & Behavior
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3 cr
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REL330
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World Religions
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3 cr
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6
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Year 3 - Fall
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Year 3 - Spring
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SOC205
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The Family
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3 cr
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PSY250
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Psychological Disorders
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3 cr
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SOC310
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Minority Groups
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3 cr
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SW401
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Social Welfare Policy
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3 cr
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Natural Science Elective
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3 cr
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Gen. Ed. Liberal Arts Elective*
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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12
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12
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Year 3 - Summer 1
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Year 3 - Summer 2
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Gen. Ed. Liberal Arts Elective*
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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6
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Year 4 - Fall
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Year 4 - Spring
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Gen. Ed. Liberal Arts Elective*
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3 cr
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PSY402
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Counseling Theory/Practice
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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HUS/SW495
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Internship/Capstone
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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12
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12
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Year 4 - Summer 1
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Year 4 - Summer 2
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General Elective
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3 cr
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General Elective
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3 cr
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*Humanities: Select from English, History, Modern Language, Philosophy, Religious Studies
*General Education Liberal Arts Electives are chosen from the Humanities, Natural Sciences and
Social Sciences:
Natural/Physical Sciences: Mathematics, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Social Sciences: Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work
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