Human Services - Administration

DEGREE: MASTER OF ARTS 33 hours

Program Objectives
This program is designed to enable students to

• Acquire a core of knowledge related to effective leadership positions within human services agencies.
• Develop organizational and managerial skills necessary for competent administration.
• Integrate a theoretical orientation with practical competency in the realm of human relations.
• Assume positions of an administrative nature in various health care agencies.

Degree Requirements
Completion of the 33 hours of course work and Capstone Experience

Areas of Study

• Required (24 hours)
• PSY-4635 Industrial and Organizational Psychology
• PSY-6030 Research in Psychology
  or
  PSY-6300 Community Mental Health Programs and Services
• PSY-6495 Administration of Human Services
• PSY-6995 Internship in Human Services (Administrative Emphasis)
• SOC-4200 Organizational Analysis
  or
  SOC-6105 SPSS Data Analysis
• SOC-6100 Methods of Evaluation Research
• SOW-4100 Ethical Issues in the Helping Profession
  or
  THY-6400 The Christian in Society
• SOW-4200 Social Welfare Policies and Services
• Electives (9 hours)
• Individually designed program in consultation with advisor; student may choose appropriate courses from psychology, sociology, social work, or business.