Integrated Human Services, BS

Program Description

The Integrated Human Services program trains graduates to work in human service agencies that serve people who have disabilities, are homeless, are involved in the court system, use assistive technology, and in a variety of other circumstances. Some common entry points are in case management, employment services, assistive technologies, court systems, and social services. The program also prepares students for graduate study in counseling or related fields. Curriculum flexibility attracts students who are interested in developing a program to reflect their special interests.

Admission Requirements

For admission to the program, students must have completed 15 college credit hours and have earned a 2.35 GPA. Students can also be directly admitted from high school with a minimum of a 3.00 GPA, an ACT score of 22, or an SAT score of 1030. Students file an application to enter the Integrated Human Services by submitting a major/minor change request form online in Wings Express.

Students must earn a minimum C grade in each professional rehabilitation course requirement. All students must complete a 400-clock-hour internship. Prerequisites for the internship include an overall 2.5 GPA, plus completion of all General Education and rehabilitation courses necessary for preparing the student to complete the field experience.

Program Learning Outcomes

Integrated Human Service graduates can:

Demonstrate an understanding of empathy, ethics, diversity, and multicultural issues that affect human services.
Utilize a multidisciplinary approach to offer physical, psychological, social, and/or vocational resources encountered by people with human service needs.
Define the history, legislation, and philosophy of human services. This includes the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
Communicate utilizing appropriate techniques to improve interpersonal effectiveness with consumers, other professionals, peers, and supervisors.
Formulate an understanding of developmental, physical, and psychiatric disabilities and their impact upon the physical, psychological, social, and vocational activities of the consumer and his/her family or significant others.
Define substance abuse and its impact on the person, family, and community.
Determine community needs for human services and assist in developing, implementing, advocating, and funding appropriate services.
Conduct initial, career, and needs assessments to determine realistic goals and objectives.
Illustrate the importance of professional growth opportunities through professional organizations, accreditation, and networking.

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Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 39 Hours

Element 1: Communication: 6 Hours

ENG 1100 - Academic Writing and Reading Credit Hour(s): 3
ENG 2100 - Research Writing and Argumentation Credit Hour(s): 3

Element 2: Mathematics: 3 Hours

Element 3: Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Element 4: Arts and Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5: Social Sciences: 7 Hours

PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit Hour(s): 4
One other course Credits / Units: 3
PSY 1010L - Introduction to Psychology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0

Element 6: Natural Sciences: 8 Hours

BIO 1070 - Health and Disease Credit Hour(s): 4
one other course with lab Credits / Units: 4
BIO 1070L - Health and Disease Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 0

Additional Core Courses: 6 Hours

one other course Credits / Units: 3
COM 1010 - Essentials of Public Address Credit Hour(s): 3

II. Rehab Services Core Requirements: 48 Hours

CNL 4610 - Principles of Counseling Credit Hour(s): 3
CNL 4630 - Mental Health Issues in Disability Credit Hour(s): 3
CNL 4670 - Group Background and Theory Credit Hour(s): 3
RHB 2010 - Introduction to Rehabilitation Services Credit Hour(s): 3
RHB 2020 - Community Resources Credit Hour(s): 3
RHB 3010 - Medical Aspects of Disabilities Credit Hour(s): 3
RHB 3020 - Pharmacology for Rehabilitation Services Credit Hour(s): 3
RHB 3030 - Employment of People with Disabilities Credit Hour(s): 3
RHB 3040 - Rehabilitation Case Management Credit Hour(s): 3
RHB 3050 - Addictions and Applications Credit Hour(s): 3
RHB 4010 - Etiology of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Credit Hour(s): 3
RHB 4020 - Career Assessment Credit Hour(s): 3
RHB 4040 - Assisted Technology and Independent Living Credit Hour(s): 3
RHB 4070 - Principles of Rehabilitation Counseling Credit Hour(s): 3
6 credits required
RHB 4900 - Rehabilitation Internship Credit Hour(s): 3 to 6

III. Psychology & Sociology Courses: 18 Hours

PSY 3110 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
PSY/RHB electives Credit Hour(s): 9
SOC/ATH/RHB electives Credit Hour(s): 6

IV. Electives: 15 Hours

Total: 120 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.

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