Program: General Studies: Human Services Specialization - Division of Graduate and Professional Studies

General Education Requirements

The Division of Graduate & Professional Studies offers 4 majors (General Studies, Health Administration, Long Term Care Administration, Radiologic Science) leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. Each major has its own set of core course requirements that provide students with a quality education that enhances their professional skills.

General Education Requirements

(45 semester-hour credits)

English Composition   6 credits 

Social Science        6 credits 

Science               6 credits 

History               6 credits 

Philosophy            3 credits 

Theology              3 credits 

Ethics (PH 210)       3 credits 

Mathematics           6 credits 

Humanities            6 credits (to include selections from the fine arts, literature, foreign languages, philosophy, theology or history)

Summer Program

Students may choose to earn credits during a residential summer session. Course offerings are announced prior to each session in a special summer catalog.

Prerequisite Courses

(to satisfy general education requirement)

PY 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
SO 201 - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3

Core Requirements

(9 semester-hour credits)

Select three of the following:

PY 201 - Developmental Theory Credits: 3
PY 207 - Psychopathology Credits: 3
SO 301 - Social Problems Credits: 3
SO 320 - Race and Ethnic Relations Credits: 3

Additional Required Courses

(select 9 semester-hour credits)

Students may select from a number of social science courses (sociology and psychology) according to their particular needs or interests.