MS in Human Services, Social and Community Services
School of Public Service and Education
The master’s Social and Community Services specialization is designed for individuals who are focused on helping individuals and communities in nonprofit, for-profit, or government settings. Throughout the specialization, learners gain the skills they need to manage services, track and identify trends within communities and organizations, evaluate appropriate programs to meet identified needs, and advocate for those they serve. Successful graduates of this specialization are prepared to pursue leadership roles in a variety of diverse work settings. These specialization requirements are not designed or intended to meet professional licensure requirements for the counseling, psychology, or social work professions.
Core courses
| HMSV5002 | Theory and Application in Human Services | 4 |
| HMSV5316 | The Effective Use of Analytics in Human Services | 4 |
| HMSV5320 | Ethical Practice in Human Services | 4 |
| HMSV5334 | Diversity and Inclusion in Human Services | 4 |
| HMSV5390 | Interpersonal and Leadership Skills for Human Services Professionals | 4 |
| HMSV5402 | Social Change and Public Policy in Human Services | 4 |
| HMSV5993 | Human Services Capstone for Master's Learners | 4 |
Specialization courses†
| HMSV5314 | Program Development and Evaluation in Human Services | 4 |
| HMSV5340 | Leading in For-Profit, Nonprofit, and Government Organizations | 4 |
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| HMSV5990 | Human Services Internship | 4 |
| Or | |
| SHB8478 | The Family in Social Context | 4 |
Two Elective Courses
At least 8 quarter credits
Recommended elective courses†:
| HMSV5990 | Human Services Internship | 4 |
| SHB8478 | The Family in Social Context | 4 |
| SHB8775 | Issues in Aging, Grief, and Bereavement | 4 |
| Or | |
| Choose any graduate course(s). | |
Total
At least 48 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
† Practicum and/or Internship hours are considered complete once all program required practicum/internships hours have been successfully achieved. Partial completion of practicum/internship requirements/hours can’t be verified for licensure or transfer of credits.