Bachelor of Science in Human Services Sample Online Curriculum
The sample course of study below is based on the 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog. This is not an official advising document. It can serve as a guide for how your existing college credits may transfer to ODU. All efforts have been made to provide accurate program information. However, this information is subject to change by the department.
This human services degree program is available completely online at ODU, which means you can start as a freshman. If you already have college credits, you may be able to transfer them to ODU and satisfy many of the lower division course requirements.
Our online enrollment coordinators can provide a free unofficial transfer evaluation before you apply to ODU. Official review of your student records happens when you apply to and are admitted to ODU.
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Lower Division General Education and Departmental Requirements
| Old Dominion University Course | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 110C English Composition | 3 | Satisfies GEN ED Written Communication |
| GEN ED. (DEPT) Written Communication II | 3 | |
| GEN ED. Literature | 3 | |
| GEN. ED. Mathematical Skills | 3 | STAT 130M preferred |
| GEN ED. Language and Culture | 0-6 | |
| GEN ED. Information Literacy/Research Skills | 3 | |
| GEN ED. Human Creativity | 3 | |
| GEN ED. Interpreting the Past | 3 | |
| GEN ED. Philosophy and Ethics | 3 | |
| GEN ED. The Nature of Science | 4 | |
| GEN ED. The Nature of Science | 4 | |
| GEN ED. Impact of Technology | 3 | Any ODU "T" course |
| GEN. ED. (DEPT) Human Behavior | 3 | SOC 201S |
Major Courses
Course sequencing, co-requisites, and pre-requisites are strictly enforced.
| Old Dominion University Course | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HMSV 339 Interpersonal Relations | 3 | Satisfies GEN. ED. Oral Communication requirement |
| HMSV 341 Introduction to Human Services | 3 | |
| HMSV 343W Human Services Methods | 3 | |
| HMSV 344 Career Development and Appraisal | 3 | |
| HMSV 346 Diversity Issues in Human Services | 3 | |
| HMSV 368 Case Management & Crisis Techniques through Field Observation | 3 | |
| HMSV 440W Program Dev., Implement., and Funding | 3 | |
| HMSV 444 Psycho-educational Groups | 3 | |
| HMSV 447 Introduction to Substance Abuse or 448 Interventions and Advocacy with Children | 3 | |
| HMSV 449 Crisis Intervention, Prevention, and Ethics | 3 | |
| HMSV 452 or 494 | 3 | |
| HMSV 491 Family Guidance | 3 | |
| HMSV 468 Internship in Human Services | 12 | Completed after all other HMSV coursework is completed with a grade of C or better. |
Substance Abuse Course Sequence
For students pursuing credentialing as a CSAC or CADC following graduation, HMSV 447 and 452 must be taken as HMSV electives. Additionally, HMSV 468 (Internship) is recommended to be in a substance abuse treatment setting.
Upper-Division General Education Requirements
- Option A. An approved minor, second degree or second major (12 credit hours minimum)
- Option B. Interdisciplinary Minor (12 credit hours. Three credit hours may be in the major area of study.)
- Option C. International business and regional courses or an approved certification program, such as teaching licensure.
- Option D. Two upper-division courses from outside the College of Education. These courses must not required by the major. (6 credit hours)
View this program in ODU's Undergraduate Catalog
This bachelor's degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours total.
To complete this degree at ODU as a transfer, a minimum of 30 credit hours must be earned at ODU.
Double Major in Leadership and Human Services
The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies and the Department of Counseling and Human Services have created an opportunity for undergraduate students to major in both IDS leadership and human services. Combining interest areas between two majors allows more versatility for pursuing graduate school and strengthening employability. Both majors can be earned within the 120 credit hours required for an undergraduate degree.