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Bachelor of Science in Human Services
A degree in Human Services is an interdisciplinary degree that provides students with a foundation for a better understanding of how social structures are created and how people operate within those systems. Our聽curriculum is nationally accredited by the (NASAC).
Students are taught how to conceptualize, develop, and implement programs to help address social and economic issues in a community. Students will also learn how to connect with clients in order to help them access services, programs, and skills that address their needs.
Graduates from our program can work in a variety of settings leading group activities, providing counseling or crisis intervention, and administering food banks or community or emergency programs. Graduates from our department will also have skills that can be applied to working in the addictions sector at treatment and recovery facilities.
Students who graduate with the Human Services major will also have completed approved Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) courses, meaning you are on a pathway to obtain a Certified Addictions Technician (CAT) and Certified Addictions Specialist (CAS) certification.
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Trauma Studies
The Trauma Studies offers students the ability to gain practical knowledge and skills necessary for careers that serve a client population that likely has experienced trauma. Students will learn about trauma and complex trauma; the impact trauma has on overall functioning as well as treatment interventions and supportive activities for practitioners who work with this population. The concentration in Trauma Studies was designed not only to allow students choice in meeting their educational and career goals but also to prepare them well for graduate study in mental health and behavioral health programs (e.g., programs leading to an LPC, LAC, LMFT, LCSW, etc. credential).
Trauma Studies Coursework:
| Trauma Studies courses | |
| HSP 2105 – Foundations of Trauma Counseling | 3 |
| HSP听3105 – Exploring the Impact of Trauma Counseling | 3 |
| HSP 4105 – Advanced Trauma Counseling Skills | 3 |
| 听3 | |
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| 听2 | |
| 听3 | |
| HSP 4105 – Advanced Trauma Counseling Skills | 听3 |
| HSP 4320 – Psychopathology and the Mental Health Clinician | 听4 |
| HSP 4780 – Human Services Internship II | 8 |
| Total: | 41 |
A grade of 鈥淐鈥� or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor鈥檚 degree.
You must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours in order to graduate and 40 of those credit hours must be upper division (3000 or 4000 level).
Note: If you are on a catalog year prior to 2020, your required coursework will be different than the information presented here. See a department advisor to review a degree progress report to verify which classes you need to complete the program.
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Paramedic
Students seeking a degree in Human Services with paramedic prior learning must have completed a paramedic program and be licensed by the State of Colorado as a Paramedic.
Students receive 24 credits toward the major for their completed paramedic coursework; 8 credits count for HSP 2080, Practicum I, which is required for all Human Service majors. The other 16 credits count toward the completion of the concentration.
In order to have the credits transferred to 麻豆原创 Denver, bring documentation of the license and proof completion of a paramedic program to the Chair of Human Services. The credits are only applicable if you major in Human Services.
| B.S. in Human Services, Paramedic Studies | |
| General Studies聽 | 听33 |
| Human Services core courses | 31 |
| 笔补谤补尘别诲颈肠听厂迟耻诲颈别蝉听肠辞苍肠别苍迟谤补迟颈辞苍 | 16 |
| Paramedic Certification | 16 |
| Electives | 24 |
| Total hours required for degree | 120 |
Paramedic Coursework:
| Paramedic courses: | |
| HSP 2020 – Small Group Dynamics: Theory and Experience | 听4 |
| HSP 2030 – Theory and Practice of Counseling | 4 |
| HSP 2040 – Family Systems | 听4 |
| HSP 4320 – Psychopathology and the Mental Health Clinician | 听4 |
| Total: |
A grade of 鈥淐鈥� or better is required for each course in this program to count toward the bachelor鈥檚 degree.
You must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours in order to graduate and 40 of those credit hours must be upper division (3000 or 4000 level).
Note: If you are on a catalog year prior to 2020, your required coursework will be different than the information presented here. See a department advisor to review a degree progress report to verify which classes you need to complete the program.
颁濒颈肠办听to review past and present Academic Catalogs.
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Accreditation
The 麻豆原创 Denver Department of Human Services and Counseling is accredited by the National Addiction Studies Accreditation Commission (NASAC).
CCD Transfer Students
If you are a Community College of Denver (CCD) student who is transferring to complete a B.S. in Human Services at 麻豆原创 Denver, the following are the classes that transfer directly from the CCD Human Services program into the Human Services major at 麻豆原创 Denver:
HSE 106 Survey of Human Services transfers to 麻豆原创 Denver as HSP 1010 Introduction to Human Services.
HSE 107 Interviewing Principles & Practices and HSE 108 Introduction to Therapeutic Systems transfer in together to 麻豆原创 Denver as HSP 2030 Theory and Practice of Counseling.
HSE 205 Human Services for Groups transfers to 麻豆原创 Denver as HSP 2020 Small Group Dynamics.
HSE 206 Human Services for Families transfers to 麻豆原创 Denver as HSP 2040 Family Systems.
HSE 188 and HSE 288 Human Services Practicum I & II transfer in together to 麻豆原创 Denver as HSP 4770 Internship I.
A maximum of 64 credits can be transferred from a community college to 麻豆原创 Denver. Any additional human services coursework you take at CCD will not count towards the human service major at 麻豆原创 Denver, but will applied to the total number of credits required for degree completion. We encourage you to meet with an advisor in the 麻豆原创 Department of Human Services to discuss your educational goals and plans early in your educational career.
Be aware that Human Services classes fill quickly, so you should apply and be prepared to register for classes early. Summer and Fall registration typically begin in March or April. Spring registration generally begins in late October.
Meet Our Advisors
Staying connected with academic advising is one of the best ways to ensure your path to successful degree completion. We are here to support you!
Your academic advisor is
Arick Pineda
[email protected]
for General Studies, Registration, and Departmental advising
Scholarships
罢丑别听Scholarship Center聽coordinates applications for a variety of scholarships for 麻豆原创 Denver students. The annual application deadline is March 1st for scholarships to be used the following fall semester.
罢丑别听Institute for Women’s Studies and Services聽coordinates workshops on how to develop successful scholarship applications and hosts a database of community-based scholarships.
Scholarship set up in memory of Dr. Branch
Comments from individuals who attended the memorial event for Dr. Branch:
“Dr. Branch had an amazing presence. He always took time for everyone no matter the position or age. He took time for me, a student hourly and made me feel my work was just as important. He was a kind and generous person. I will never forget him.”
“He suggested that I never give up, although I wasn’t doing well in his class. He told me to read the study guide at the end of the chapter, then read the chapter. My grades improved drastically in all my classes. He was a great man who cared about his students. He inspired me.”
“Charlie was a good friend and colleague. His smile brightened my day. His wisdom always powerful and spot on. His impact on Metro State is a true legacy. He will be missed.”
Scholarships for Human Services Majors
The Department of Human Services has seven scholarships for Human Services students. Awards are made on an annual basis depending on availability of funds.
To Apply:聽Apply through the Scholarship Center. Be sure to include your major and concentration on your application; write about your commitment to your chosen field; and address any criteria listed below in your essay.
John Donohue Endowed Scholarship聽is for students with a declared Addiction Studies concentration. Applicants who are in recovery must be clean and sober for a minimum of two years.
Additional Qualifications:
- minimum grade point average of 3.0
- enrolled full-time, be degree-seeking
- show financial need
- be a sophomore, junior or senior
Donald Kubacki Endowed Memorial Scholarship聽is for students with a declared Addiction Studies concentration. Applicants who are in recovery must be clean and sober for a minimum of two years.
Additional Qualifications:
- minimum grade point average of 3.0
- enrolled full-time
- be degree-seeking
- show financial need
- be a sophomore, junior or senior
Jan Embree-Bever Endowed Scholarship聽is for a student with a declared High Risk Youth concentration. Preference is given to single parents.
Additional Qualifications:
- minimum grade point average of 3.0
- show financial need
Human Services Student Memorial Endowed Scholarship聽is given to a major with a disability in even-numbered years and a student studying to work in the domestic violence field in odd-numbered years.
Additional Qualifications:
- minimum grade point average of 3.0
- enrolled full-time
- show financial need
Tyler Bass Endowed Scholarship聽is for a Human Services major in any concentration.
Additional Qualifications:
- minimum grade point average of 3.0
- enrolled full-time
- show financial need
- be a sophomore, junior, or senior
Professional Standards, Bachelor of Science in Human Services
Professional Standards
罢丑别听has established standards for ethical behavior in the field of human services. Students are expected to know and follow these standards. In addition, individuals who work in the field of mental health must know and follow the聽.
The Department of Human Services and Counseling has established a Professional Review Policy to provide guidance and a process聽to support student success in the classroom and in the field.
Human Services Professional聽Review Policy
In order to achieve a degree in Human Services, students are required to meet academic, personal, professional, behavioral, and ethical standards that go above and beyond the ability to pass academic classes. The goal of the Department of Human Services and Counseling is to support student academic success as well as success in the field and in graduate school. The following expectations and procedures are designed to provide guidance to support student success in the field of Human Services.
Academic Expectations: The student must maintain ethical behavior in their academic performance. Work must be original to the student. Appropriate use of citation is required for all papers. Students must maintain a C or higher in all Human Services classes within the major. Written and oral skills must be clear, organized, grammatically correct, and set a professional tone. Academic dishonesty will be reported to the Dean of Students.
Behavioral Expectations: The student must display professional conduct in the classroom, the Human Services and Counseling Office, in field placement sites and during interactions with other students, staff,聽and faculty. Students are expected to attend and participate in class, and be punctual. Students are expected to be able to accept and work with constructive feedback, making any changes necessary if behavioral concerns are addressed by staff, a faculty member, or by the Professional Review Team.
Personal and Professional Expectations: Students must take responsibility for their actions, be able to work independently, show diplomacy, set appropriate boundaries, operate effectively under professional ethics and codes of conduct, and demonstrate personal characteristics conducive to working in the counseling and human service profession.
Given the rigorous nature of the standards in the field of Human Services, the Department developed the following procedure to support student success.
Department faculty are encouraged to give feedback to students on an ongoing basis throughout their educational career at 麻豆原创 Denver. If a faculty member has a concern about a student’s behavior, academic performance, or professional demeanor, the faculty member will meet with the student to discuss his/her observations as well as strategies for positive change. Students are expected to meet with Human Services and Counseling faculty members upon request and to respond to the feedback in a professional manner. If the student is in violation of the Student Code of Conduct, the behavior will be reported to the Dean of Students.
If the issue is not resolved, the student refuses to meet with the faculty member, or faculty continue to note concerning behavior or issues, the Chair of the Professional Review Team and the Department Chair will be notified. The Chair of the Professional Review Team will contact the student to set up a meeting聽between the student, the faculty member(s) who expressed a concern, and at least one other faculty member who will facilitate the meeting. The focus of this meeting is to discuss the concern in a supportive environment and to assist the student to strategize ways to improve performance in the area of concern. The review meeting is intended to be informative rather than punitive. Students are expected to participate in review meetings. However, if a student refuses to participate with department faculty in this process, the meeting will be held and the Professional Review Team will develop recommendations relating to the concern expressed by faculty. In both cases, the student will receive a letter and/or email following the meeting that聽will summarize what was discussed at the meeting and will include departmental recommendations to support positive change.
If the recommendations are not followed and/or the behaviors seem to be ongoing, a follow-up review meeting will be convened. This meeting may include the student, a faculty member to chair the meeting, and any faculty who have expressed concerns about the student’s behavior. The Professional Review Team will send a written recommendation to the Department Chair following the meeting about what next steps should occur in the process. These next steps may include, but are not limited to:
鈥eveloping a Behavioral Contract with expected outcomes and consequences clearly outlined
鈥equiring counseling or some other form of appropriate intervention
鈥emoving a student from a specific class
鈥equiring the student to meet certain expectations prior to engaging in field work classes
鈥ismissing the student from the major. In this case, the student will be referred to Academic Advising to review major options or the Center for Individualized Learning to develop an individualized degree.
The Department Chair will review and implement the recommendations. The student will be informed via letter and/or email regarding the recommendations. Students are welcome to meet with the Chair for clarification on next steps in the process. Students who have concerns about the recommendations can write a letter of appeal to the Dean of the School of Professional Studies. The Dean’s decision will be final.
In addition, students will go through a formal Professional Readiness Review as part of the course requirements for HSP 2070, Pre-field Seminar. The Professional Readiness Review defines professional expectations that students must meet in order to be effective in the classroom and in the field. This process is intended to create a space for open and honest feedback and dialogue about student performance and appropriateness for the field between students and faculty in the Department of Human Services and Counseling.
Professional Expectations
搁别濒颈补产颈濒颈迟测:听听The student can be counted on. S/he is consistent in terms of attendance and punctuality and follows through on tasks and assignments.
Demonstrates a positive attitude:聽The student is enthusiastic about the field of Human Services and, in particular, field work and class activities, and is able and willing to cooperate with faculty, field supervisors, co-workers, other interns, other students, and the public.
Demonstrates self-awareness:聽The student is willing聽to examine his/her own feelings, values, and behaviors and is aware of his/her own strengths and challenges as well as the potential impact of his/her personal style on others.
Accepts and uses feedback for improvement:聽The student is responsive to feedback and responds in a professional manner (without defensiveness). S/he聽incorporates the feedback into future performance.
Demonstrates ethical awareness and behavior:聽聽The student demonstrates an understanding of ethical issues and a knowledge of the聽聽established by NOHS. The student does not engage in activities that are contrary to the ethical standards and is able to use critical thinking skills and ethical decision making when situations are not clear-cut.
Demonstrates cultural sensitivity:聽聽The student is aware of the impact of cultural diversity (in the broadest sense of the term) and is able to act in a meaningful manner that demonstrates an understanding of the importance of cultural competence.
Demonstrates professionalism:聽The student presents him/herself in a professional manner verbally, in writing, and on a nonverbal level. S/he is groomed and wears clothes that are appropriate to the context.
Demonstrates an ability to effectively handle conflict and problem solve:聽The student utilizes communication to effectively manage conflict, is able to access appropriate resources for assistance with conflict or life issues, and uses critical thinking skills to solve problems.
Demonstrates emotional/mental stability:聽The student demonstrates emotional and mental stability. If the student has a mental health issue, is in recovery, or has an unstable life situation, s/he is aware of his/her issues and is taking appropriate steps to manage the impact of the issues on his/her behavior and performance.