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Apr 23, 2024
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2019-2020 Rivier Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Bachelor of Science in Human Services (Online)
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The Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Services is designed to prepare undergraduate students with knowledge and hands-on experience to gain employment in human services field. This program prepares its graduates to enter the profession of human Services which increasingly vital to the health and welfare of citizens, families, and communities. In addition, students can complete the Track in Substance Use Disorders with the completion of just two additional, required courses.
The Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Human Services in designed to prepare students with a foundation in the liberal arts and science along with specialized, interdisciplinary-based education in human services, psychology, sociology, and social work.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Services Program gain knowledge and develop skilss to practice in multiple career pathis in public and private organizations that are both non-profit and for profit. Graduates can also gain acceptance in serveal master’s degree programs in the social sciences.
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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
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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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HUS101
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HS: Agency & Advocacy
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3 cr
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Humanities 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 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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PSY301
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Drugs and Behavior
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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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SW315
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Human Behavior in Soc. Environ.
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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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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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Gen. Ed. Liberal Arts Elective*
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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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