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Master of Science (MS) in Human Services

School of Public Service Leadership

Social and Community Services specialization

Strengthen your ability to advocate for and facilitate positive change in your community with this Social and Community Services master's specialization. The curriculum is designed to increase your understanding of such critical issues as cultural awareness, utilization of community resources, social change, and public policy. People who choose this specialization are often interested in pursuing management or community outreach positions in public or private organizations focused on serving community needs.

This specialization is not designed to meet licensure requirements for the counseling professions. If you are seeking information on professional licensure, please see our licensure FAQ.

Concentration options: As part of this specialization, you can choose to earn a concentration in the following areas:

  • Fire Service Administration
  • Forensics
  • Homeland Security
  • Public Administration
  • Public Health

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Total Program: 48 quarter credits
Up to 12 quarter credits may be transferred into this specialization
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Next Start Date: September 13, 2010
Credit: $440

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Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • HS5002 - Survey of Research in Human Development and Behavior
  • HS5006 - Survey of Research Methodology
  • HS5318 - Scope of Human Services
  • HS5334 - Ethnic and Cultural Awareness

Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)

  • HS5401 - History of Social Welfare
  • HS5402 - Social Change and Public Policy
  • HS5423 - Philosophy of Social Work
  • HS5436 - Utilization of Community Resources
  • HS5990 - Integrative Project for Human Services Learners*

Three Elective Courses

  • Choose any graduate courses.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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