The online B.S. in Human Services offers you the opportunity to provide access to assistance programs, offer support, and improve the quality of life for those in need while working with individuals and the community at both the local and state level.
Credit Hours: 120 | Transfer: Up to 90 Credits | Tuition Cost
What is the Wellness and Prevention Option in Human Services?
The Bachelor of Science in Human Services is designed for students with career interests in human services. This program offers graduates the opportunity to provide access to assistance programs, offer support, and improve the quality of life for those in need while working with individuals and the community at both the local and state level. The wellness and prevention option introduces students to the key factors that impact the mental and physical well-being of individuals as well as strategies for prevention and health promotion.
Why study the Wellness and Prevention Option in Human Services at UNH College of Professional Studies?
The B.S. in Human Services offers you the opportunity to provide access to assistance programs, offer support, and improve the quality of life for those in need while working with individuals and the community at both the local and state level. In this program, you’ll have the opportunity to specialize your learning experience by selecting an option that aligns with your professional interests and goals.
Potential Career Areas
- Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker
- Social and Human Service Assistant
- Social and Community Service Manager
- Child, Family, and School Social Worker
- Rehabilitation Counselor
- Health Education Specialist
- Community Health Worker
- Home Health Aide
Course Highlights
- Human Services and the Helping Process
- Introduction to Psychology
- Dynamics of Family Relationships
- Case Management
- Counseling Theories
- Law and Ethics for Health Care and Human Services
- Social Stratification and Inequality
- …and more!
Why UNH CPS?
- Regionally accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE).
- Available fully online with select on-campus courses.
- Affordable tuition.
- Nationally ranked online programs.
- About 89% of our students are transfer students. Making the most of your transfer credits is our specialty.
- Career advising is available to all students and alumni. We also extend this service to those considering their college options.
- Faculty who are subject matter experts and share their real-world expertise, helping you apply what you learn to your personal goals and career.
- We’re experts at assessing credit toward your undergraduate degree – not only from previous college coursework, but also for other college-level knowledge demonstrated outside the traditional classroom.
Whether you completed your associate degree or took a few courses, we have experience working with community college students nationwide and we are experts at maximizing your transfer credits. We are proud of our formal partnerships to support community college graduates through our Transfer Pathways.
Students pursuing an associate degree at a New Hampshire community college are encouraged to explore our Transfer Pathway below.
- Completion of our free, online application for admission
- High school diploma, completion of a high school education in a homeschool setting under state law, or demonstrate high school equivalency.
- Successful completion of one of the following exams will be required for demonstrating high school equivalency: the GED, HiSET, or TASC
Upon graduation, those who wish to pursue a master’s degree are encouraged to explore the M.S. in Human Services Administration.
Eligible individuals can apply for tuition assistance through the Early Childhood Tuition Assistance (ECTA) which is funded by the NH Bureau of Child Development and Head Start Collaboration! 100% of tuition is covered for up to two classes per term.
Eligible individuals include childcare workers, preschool teachers, and elementary school paraprofessionals.
For motivated undergraduate students interested in pursuing a graduate degree, you can pair this program with an accelerated option that allows you to streamline the completion of your educational goals. Students can choose between an M.S. in Human Services Administration or a Graduate Certificate in Human Services Administration. This option allows students to complete their bachelor’s and graduate degrees in a fast-tracked five-year timeline.
Qualifications:
- Current UNH undergraduate student enrolled in the B.S. Human Services program.
- GPA of 3.2 or higher.
- Apply and be accepted to one of the graduate programs of choice: MS Human Services Administration or the Graduate Certificate in Human Services Administration.
- Completed 90 undergraduate credits (to begin taking courses for dual credit). Most students apply in their junior year; once admitted to the program, students can begin taking select courses for dual credit, provided they’ve completed 90 undergraduate credits.
If you're interested in enrolling in an accelerated graduate program, contact your advisor.
Curriculum & Requirements
This degree plan is a sample and does not reflect the impact of transfer credit or current course offerings. UNH CPS ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ undergraduate students should develop individual academic plans with their academic advisor during their first year at UNH.
Sample Course Sequence
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| ·¡±·³ÒÌý420 | The Writing Process | 4 |
| ±á²Ñ³§³ÕÌý424 | Human Services and the Helping Process | 4 |
| ±Ê³§³ÛÌý410 or ³§°¿°ä±õÌý410 | Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology | 4 |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Ìý | Credits | 16 |
| Spring | ||
| COMÌý460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4 |
| CRITÌý501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4 |
| HMSVÌý480 | Case Management | 4 |
| MTHÌý402 or MTHÌý504 or MTHÌý510 | Math for Our World or Statistics or Pre-Calculus | 4 |
| Ìý | Credits | 16 |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| COMÌý480 | Visual Communication | 4 |
| PSYÌý525 or SOSCÌý675 or MGMTÌý566 | Human Development or Dynamics of Family Relationships or Organizational Behavior | 4 |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Ìý | Credits | 16 |
| Spring | ||
| HMSVÌý595 or HMSVÌý597 | Field-Based Practicum in Human Services or Project-Based Practicum in Human Services | 4 |
| SOSCÌý675 or PSYÌý525 or MGMTÌý566 | Dynamics of Family Relationships or Human Development or Organizational Behavior | 4 |
| General Education Course | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Ìý | Credits | 16 |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| CRITÌý602 | Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking | 4 |
| HLTCÌý560 | Health Behaviors: Theoretical Foundations for Health Education | 4 |
| HLTCÌý690 | Law and Ethics for Health Care and Human Services | 4 |
| SCIÌý502 | Nutrition and Health | 4 |
| Ìý | Credits | 16 |
| Spring | ||
| HLTCÌý612 | Population Health | 4 |
| SCIÌý550 or SCIÌý604 or SCIÌý615 | Wellness and the Human Body or Principles of Exercise Science or Fitness and Health | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Ìý | Credits | 16 |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| IDISÌý601 | Interdisciplinary Seminar | 4 |
| SOSCÌý710 or MGMTÌý608 | Social Stratification and Inequality or Fostering Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Ìý | Credits | 16 |
| Spring | ||
| HMSVÌý797 or HMSVÌý795 | Integrative Capstone: Project in Human Services or Integrative Capstone: Internship in Human Services | 4 |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Ìý | Credits | 8 |
| Ìý | Total Credits | 120 |
Degree Requirements
General Education Program Requirements
A minimum grade of D- is required in all General Education coursework. Students are allowed a maximum of two course overlaps. Overlaps can be used between Major, Minor and General Education requirements with only 8 credits overlapped between the Major and Minor.
All General Education requirements, including CRITÌý602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking and IDISÌý601 Interdisciplinary Seminar, must be taken prior to the capstone.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ·¡±·³ÒÌý420 | The Writing Process | 4 |
| COMÌý460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | 4 |
| COMÌý480 | Visual Communication | 4 |
| CRITÌý501 | Introduction to Critical Inquiry | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
MTHÌý402 | Math for Our World | |
MTHÌý504 | Statistics | |
MTHÌý510 | Pre-Calculus | |
| 4 | ||
| 4 | ||
| 4 | ||
| CRITÌý602 | Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking | 4 |
| IDISÌý601 | Interdisciplinary Seminar | 4 |
| Total Credits | 40 | |
Writing Program Requirements
All bachelor's degree candidates are required to complete four writing intensive courses as part of the University as follows:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
·¡±·³ÒÌý420 | The Writing Process | |
One Writing Intensive course in the Major | ||
One Writing Intensive course at the 600-level or above | ||
One Additional Writing Intensive Course | ||
Writing Intensive courses are identified with the label "Writing Intensive Course" in the "Attributes" section of the course description and/or a W following the course number.
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Major Requirements
Prior to capstone enrollment, students are expected to complete the majority of their required major courses along with CRITÌý602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking and IDISÌý601 Interdisciplinary Seminar. Students should consult with their advisor regarding specific major courses that may be completed with their capstone. Academic Advisor approval is required for registration to be processed.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major in Human Services | ||
| Foundation Courses | ||
| ±á²Ñ³§³ÕÌý424 | Human Services and the Helping Process | 4 |
| HMSVÌý480 | Case Management | 4 |
| ±Ê³§³ÛÌý410 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 |
| orÌý³§°¿°ä±õÌý410 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| Intermediate Courses | ||
| Select two of the following: | 8 | |
MGMTÌý566 | Organizational Behavior | |
orÌýPSYÌý525 | Human Development | |
orÌýSOSCÌý675 | Dynamics of Family Relationships | |
| HMSVÌý595 | Field-Based Practicum in Human Services | 4 |
| orÌýHMSVÌý597 | Project-Based Practicum in Human Services | |
| Advanced Courses | ||
| HLTCÌý690 | Law and Ethics for Health Care and Human Services | 4 |
| MGMTÌý608 | Fostering Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace | 4 |
| orÌýSOSCÌý710 | Social Stratification and Inequality | |
| Option in Wellness and Prevention | ||
| HLTCÌý560 | Health Behaviors: Theoretical Foundations for Health Education | 4 |
| SCIÌý502 | Nutrition and Health | 4 |
| HLTCÌý612 | Population Health | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
SCIÌý550 | Wellness and the Human Body | |
orÌýSCIÌý604 | Principles of Exercise Science | |
orÌýSCIÌý615 | Fitness and Health | |
| Integrative Capstone | ||
| HMSVÌý795 | Integrative Capstone: Internship in Human Services | 4 |
| orÌýHMSVÌý797 | Integrative Capstone: Project in Human Services | |
| Total Credits | 52 | |
Electives
Open electivesÌýare coursesÌýstudents will need to take in addition to their general education and major requirements in order toÌýsatisfy the remaining credit totalsÌýfor their programs. Open electivesÌýareÌýdefinedÌýas any creditÌýcourseÌýoffered by the College not already included in the student's general education, major, option or minor.ÌýStudents will need 120 credits total to graduate with a bachelor's degree from the ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Division of the College of Professional Studies.
- Differentiate and critically analyze the concepts, theories, and methods of inquiry pertinent to human services.
- Apply the concepts, theories, and methods of human services.
- Apply ethical principles that inform and guide practice in human services and relevant subfields.
- Communicate in multiple modalities the needs of a diversity of client populations.
Your Prior and Current Learning Counts
Many of our students can demonstrate college-level knowledge gained from military, workplace and volunteer-based training, and experiences. We are experts at helping students demonstrate learning and earning academic credit.
Opportunities for Airmen
The AU-ABC partnership between Air University and the UNH College of Professional Studies allows you to apply your CCAF Associate in Applied Science toward this online bachelor's degree. All CCAF degrees are transferable into this program. earn More About Community College of the Air Force AU-ABC
Career Outcomes
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