Human Services

Chair: Dr. Connie Titone
Office: 302 St. Augustine Center
Tel. (610) 519-4620
Website: http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/education/
Course Descriptions: http://www.artsci.villanova.edu/courses/education.html

The Human Service program is designed for students who desire a degree in the helping professions. The foundation of this program is a strong grounding in the liberal arts supplemented by an experiential component. The program culminates in a 6 credit practicum with specialization in care-giving, counseling, human resources, or non-profit groups.

ACCEPTANCE: Human Services candidates may declare the major during the sophomore year. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for acceptance. Students not meeting this requirement may petition the Chair for acceptance into the program. To declare the major, come to the offices of the Department of Education and Human Services.

MAJOR: The requirements for a major in Human Services include the following courses: HS 2000, 2100, 2200, 3000, 3100, 3400, 4000, and 4100. HS Majors must also complete minors in Psychology and Sociology, which include the following required courses: Psychology 1000, 2200, 2500, 2600, and one elective; Sociology 1000, 2200, 2300, 3600, and one elective.

MINOR: A minor in Human Services requires a total of 15 credits. Distribution requirements are: HS 2000, 2100, 3000, 3100. An additional 3 credits must be earned from one of the following: HS 2200, 3400, 3500, 3600, 3700.
 

See the website address above for more information.