Social Science Human Services - Allen University

Social Science Human Services from Allen University is a Campus Bachelor Human Science degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES Upon completion of the Social Science programs of studies, the students will be able to: *Demonstrate knowledge of basic social science concepts, values, and techniques necessary to analyze world events, processes, and cultures. *Demonstrate understanding of psychological, social, economic, and political forces shaping world civilization. *Describe contemporary American society within the context of American history. *Identify contemporary economic, social, and political problems and issues in western and non western cultures. *Apply the principles and methods of geography to analysis of the influences of environment on culture and progress. *Relate geographical knowledge to the proper use and conservation of the planet’s natural resources. *Demonstrate ability to use social science research methods to develop and write papers and proposals. *Apply knowledge, skills, concepts, and values to actual problem solving and community service. HUMAN SERVICES CONCENTRATION Those who are focusing in the Human Services must, in addition to completing the Social Science Program described above, choose four (12 credit hours) of the following courses: *SSC 208 Alcohol, Drugs and Society 3 credits *SSC 315 Introduction to Social Work 3 credits *SSC 320 Social Welfare 3 credits *SSC 310 Social Gerontology 3 credits *SSC 317 Minority Aging 3 credits *SSC 401 Death and Dying 3 credits *SSC 402 Leisure & Life Style of Older Adults 3 credits *SSC 412 Social Science Practicum II (required course) 3 credits View more details on Allen University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Human Science courses.