Human Services Bachelor of Science Degree

Graduates of the B.S. in Human Services program have found employment in state agencies, community based rehabilitation and mental health centers, rehabilitation facilities, and public social service organizations. The B.S. in Human Services is a venerable program that has been preparing professionals for a wide range of positions in the fields of case management and social work related employment since the 1980’s.

The program is one of the few that broadly focuses on the field of human services in Montana, which is closely related to the field of social work. However, students focus more specifically on concentrations that include serving populations in mental health, disability, and family systems.

Although this degree is meant to prepare most graduates for employment primarily as professionals capable of casework with a diverse population, in an effort to expand employment opportunities for graduates, a concentration in Substance Abuse Counseling was recently added. The addiction counseling emphasis adds addiction assessment and treatment classes to increase the student's knowledge of addiction and their eventual employability in the community.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Assess and evaluate community resources related to human service delivery
Apply ethical principles into the professional settings
Integrate general counseling theory and techniques into practice

Admission Requirements

All students desiring admission to the Human Services or Rehabilitation Programs are required to file an application for admission. The application must be completed during the semester following the completion of 40 semester hours of credit, or, in the case of a transfer student, during the first semester of residence after the student has attained sophomore level.

A minimum of 40 semester credits is to be completed prior to admission to the Human Services Program.
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 is required in all courses completed.
All applicants must complete the General Education category requirements at Montana State University Billings, or at another regionally accredited institution of higher education, earning a minimum grade point average of 2.00. Courses taken on a pass/no pass or credit/noncredit basis will not be accepted to fulfill the requirements. Students should consult with their academic advisor.
A minimum grade of B in HS 345
The application should be accompanied by a background check and a working copy of the student’s transcript. The application should be submitted to the faculty advisor for review and approval and signed by the advisor.
No internship can be completed without prior acceptance to the HS or REHA programs.

Students not accepted are encouraged to apply for admission during the next application period. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that a completed application is submitted by the deadline. It is suggested that applications be submitted at least three (3) weeks prior to the end of the semester during which application is made. If admission to the Human Services or Rehabilitation Programs is denied, the applicant may appeal the decision to the Rehabilitation & Human Services Committee of the Department. The Department Chair serves as chair of the appeals committee.

Required Courses

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
General Education Requirements		31
Students should consult with the Academic Advisor to determine if specific courses are necessary in order to satisfy the General Education requirements within this major.
Core Requirements
HS 201	Survey of Human Services	3
HS 335	Introduction to Counseling ¹	3
HS 345	Legal, Ethical, Prof Iss in HS ¹	3
HS 394	Professional Seminar I in HS	1
HS 395	Suprv Field Experience I HS	3
HS 481	Abuse, Neglect in Family ¹	3
HS 494A	Professional Seminar II in HS	1
HS 495A	Suprv Field Experience II HS	3
HTH 411	Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Prevent ¹	3
REHA 201	Intro to Diversity in Counslng ^*1	3
REHA 216	Psycho-Soc Asp of Rehab/Addct ¹	3
REHA 301	Prncpls of Cnslng & Grp Theory ¹	3
REHA 406	Assmnt in HS and Addctn Prgrms ¹	3
REHA 425	Psych Rehab & Co-Occur Dsrds ¹	3
REHA 453	Case Mgmt & Comm Resources	3
PSYX 230	Developmental Psychology	3
3 credits of Restricted Electives selected with advisor approval		3
Subtotal		47
Concentration (see below)		42
Total Minimum Credits		120

*: May satisfy General Education requirements.
¹: Required course for Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) eligibility in the State of Montana.

Human Services Concentration Areas

All students in the Human Services major will take the above Core Required classes. Students then choose one of two concentration areas: Case Management or Addiction Studies.

Case Management Concentration

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Social Issues Across the Lifespan
Select six (6) courses from the following for a total of 18 credits		18
EDEC 310	Child in the Family
EDEC 430	Soc/Emotional Dev in Yng Child
NASX 205	Native Americans in Contmp Soc
SOCI 201	Social Problems
WGSS 274	Women, Culture & Society
Any upper division (300- or 400-level) SOCI class
Any upper division (300- or 400-level) NASX class
Mental Health Systems and Applied Psychology
Select any four (4) upper division (300- or 400-level) PSYX courses		12
Restricted Electives
Select electives in consultation with advisor from the following rubrics: NASX, PSYX, SOCI, EDEC, HTH, REHA, HS		12
Total Minimum Credits		42

Addiction Studies Concentration

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Students must take all classes with the 1 footnote below and in the Core Requirements above to be eligible for state licensure.
HS 385	Behavioral Pharmacology & HS ¹	3
HS 483	Intro to Addiction Counseling ¹	3
PSYX 340	Abnormal Psychology (or upper division PSYX courses) ¹	3
REHA 494	Seminar/Workshop (REHA 494-800 - Gambling Assessment and Treatment) ¹	2
REHA 499	Capstone Addctn Trtmnt P & D ¹	2
SOCI 201	Social Problems (or upper division SOCI courses) ¹	3
Subtotal		16
Restricted Electives ²
Select electives in consultation with advisor from the following rubrics: NASX, PSYX, SOCI, EDEC, HTH, REHA, HS		26
Total Minimum Credits		42

¹: Required course for Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) eligibility in the State of Montana.
²: The purpose of these electives is to allow the student to tailor their counseling skills to their future work. This may mean taking courses relevant to a given population or a counseling specialty. Students are encouraged to speak with an advisor to determine which courses would best prepare them for their future work.

Suggested Plan of Study

Students should talk with their faculty advisors prior to registration for classes. It is a good practice to visit with the faculty advisor each semester. The following suggested schedule provides a general overview of courses and work that will enable the Human Services major to progress through the degree in an orderly and timely manner.

Case Management Concentration

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
First Year
Fall
General Education		15
Total		15
Spring
General Education		16
Total		16
Second Year
Fall
15 credits from the Core Requirements (except field experience or seminar). Suggested courses:		15
HS 201	Survey of Human Services
HS 335	Introduction to Counseling
REHA 201	Intro to Diversity in Counslng
REHA 301	Prncpls of Cnslng & Grp Theory
REHA 425	Psych Rehab & Co-Occur Dsrds
Total		15
Spring
15 credits from the Core Requirements (except field experience or seminar). Suggested courses:		15
HS 345	Legal, Ethical, Prof Iss in HS
EDEC 430	Soc/Emotional Dev in Yng Child
WGSS 274	Women, Culture & Society
SOCI 201	Social Problems
NASX 205	Native Americans in Contmp Soc
Total		15
Third Year
Fall
15 credits from the Core Requirements (except field experience or seminar). Suggested courses:		15
HS 481	Abuse, Neglect in Family
REHA 406	Assmnt in HS and Addctn Prgrms
REHA 453	Case Mgmt & Comm Resources
HTH 411	Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Prevent
PSYX 230	Developmental Psychology
Total		15
Spring
15 credits from the Core Requirements or Case Management Option (except field experience or seminar)		15
REHA 216	Psycho-Soc Asp of Rehab/Addct
Upper Division SOCI Course
Upper Division NASX Course
6 credits Upper Division PSYX Courses (must have 12 total) OR Elective Courses (must have 12 total)
Total		15
Fourth Year
Fall
16 credits from Case Management Option plus Internship and Seminar		16
EDEC 310	Child in the Family
9 credits Upper Division PSYX Courses (must have 12 total) OR Elective Courses (must have 12 total)
HS 394	Professional Seminar I in HS
HS 395	Suprv Field Experience I HS
Total		16
Spring
13 credits from Case Management Option plus Internship and Seminar		13
9 Upper Division PSYX Courses (must have 12 total) OR Elective Courses (must have 12 total)
HS 494A	Professional Seminar II in HS
HS 495A	Suprv Field Experience II HS
Total		13
Total Minimum Credits		120

Addiction Studies Concentration

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
First Year
Fall
General Education		15
Total		15
Spring
General Education		16
Total		16
Second Year
Fall
15 credits from the Core Requirements (except field experience or seminar)		15
HS 201	Survey of Human Services
HS 335	Introduction to Counseling
REHA 201	Intro to Diversity in Counslng
REHA 301	Prncpls of Cnslng & Grp Theory
REHA 425	Psych Rehab & Co-Occur Dsrds
Total		15
Spring
15 credits from the Core Requirements or Addiction Studies Option (except field experience or seminar)		15
HS 345	Legal, Ethical, Prof Iss in HS
HS 483	Intro to Addiction Counseling
SOCI 201	Social Problems
HS 385	Behavioral Pharmacology & HS
PSYX 230	Developmental Psychology
Total		15
Third Year
Fall
16 credits from the Core Requirements or Addiction Studies Option (except field experience or seminar)		16
HS 481	Abuse, Neglect in Family
HTH 411	Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Prevent
REHA 406	Assmnt in HS and Addctn Prgrms
REHA 453	Case Mgmt & Comm Resources
REHA 494	Seminar/Workshop
REHA 499	Capstone Addctn Trtmnt P & D
Total ^‡		16
Spring
16 credits from the Core Requirements or Addiction Studies Option (except field experience or seminar)		16
PSYX 340	Abnormal Psychology (Or Upper Division PSYX Courses)
REHA 216	Psycho-Soc Asp of Rehab/Addct
10 credits from Addiction Studies Option
6 credits from Addiction Studies Option Electives
Total		16
Fourth Year
Fall
11 credits from Addiction Studies Option Electives		11
HS 394	Professional Seminar I in HS	1
HS 395	Suprv Field Experience I HS	3
Total		15
Spring
8 credits from Addiction Studies Option Electives		8
HS 494A	Professional Seminar II in HS	1
HS 495A	Suprv Field Experience II HS	3
Total		12
Total Minimum Credits		120

‡: At this point in the program, students are eligible to apply for Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) candidate licensure in the State of Montana. The courses include core requirements of the Human Services program and the Addiction Studies Concentration, i.e., HS 385, HTH 411, REHA 499, HS 483, HS 335, REHA 301, HS 345, REHA 406, REHA 494-800, REHA 425, HS 481, REHA 216, and REHA 201. These are the courses that fulfill the educational requirements for the LAC in the State of Montana. Students will not be independently licensed until the state requirements of supervised practice hours are completed.

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Human Services Bachelor of Science Sprint Degree Addiction Studies Concentration
Human Services Bachelor of Science Sprint Degree Case Management Concentration

Human Services Bachelor of Science Sprint Degree Addiction Studies Concentration

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
First Year
Summer
PSYX 100	Intro to Psychology	3
General Education Physical Science		3
General Education Science Lab		1
General Education English		3
General Education Life Science		3
Addiction Studies Concentration Elective		3
Total		16
Fall
HS 201	Survey of Human Services	3
HS 335	Introduction to Counseling	3
REHA 201	Intro to Diversity in Counslng ^*	3
REHA 301	Prncpls of Cnslng & Grp Theory	3
HTH 411	Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Prevent	3
SOCI 201	Social Problems ^*	3
Total		18
Spring
HS 345	Legal, Ethical, Prof Iss in HS	3
HS 483	Intro to Addiction Counseling	3
HS 385	Behavioral Pharmacology & HS	3
PSYX 230	Developmental Psychology	3
Addiction Studies Concentration Elective		3
General Education Math		3
Total		18
Second Year
Summer
General Education Communication & Info Literacy		3
General Education History		3
General Education Fine Arts		3
General Education Humanities		3
Elective		3
Total		15
Fall
HS 394	Professional Seminar I in HS	1
HS 395	Suprv Field Experience I HS	3
HS 481	Abuse, Neglect in Family	3
PSYX 340	Abnormal Psychology	3
REHA 406	Assmnt in HS and Addctn Prgrms	3
REHA 453	Case Mgmt & Comm Resources	3
REHA 494	Seminar/Workshop	1
REHA 499	Capstone Addctn Trtmnt P & D	2
Total		19
Spring
HS 494A	Professional Seminar II in HS	1
HS 495A	Suprv Field Experience II HS	3
REHA 216	Psycho-Soc Asp of Rehab/Addct	3
Addiction Studies Concentration Electives		12
Total		19
Third Year
Summer
Addiction Studies Concentration Electives		12
REHA 425	Psych Rehab & Co-Occur Dsrds	3
Total		15

*: May satisfy General Education requirements.

Human Services Bachelor of Science Sprint Degree Case Management Concentration

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
First Year
Summer
PSYX 100	Intro to Psychology	3
General Education Physical Science		3
General Education Science Lab		1
General Education English		3
General Education Life Science		3
Elective		3
Total		16
Fall
HS 201	Survey of Human Services	3
HS 335	Introduction to Counseling	3
REHA 201	Intro to Diversity in Counslng ^*	3
REHA 301	Prncpls of Cnslng & Grp Theory	3
HTH 411	Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Prevent	3
SOCI 201	Social Problems ^*	3
Total		18
Spring
HS 345	Legal, Ethical, Prof Iss in HS	3
Upper division (300- or 400-level) PSYX course or Elective		3
WGSS 274	Women, Culture & Society ^*	3
PSYX 230	Developmental Psychology	3
NASX 205	Native Americans in Contmp Soc ^*	3
General Education Math		3
Total		18
Second Year
Summer
General Education History		3
General Education Communication & Info Literacy		3
General Education Fine Arts		3
General Education Humanities		3
Elective		3
Total		15
Fall
HS 394	Professional Seminar I in HS	1
HS 395	Suprv Field Experience I HS	3
HS 481	Abuse, Neglect in Family	3
REHA 406	Assmnt in HS and Addctn Prgrms	3
Upper division (300- or 400-level) SOCI or NASX class		3
EDEC 310	Child in the Family	3
Upper division (300- or 400-level) PSYX course or Elective		3
Total		19
Spring
HS 494A	Professional Seminar II in HS	1
HS 495A	Suprv Field Experience II HS	3
REHA 216	Psycho-Soc Asp of Rehab/Addct	3
EDEC 430	Soc/Emotional Dev in Yng Child	3
Upper division (300- or 400-level) PSYX course or Elective		6
Upper division (300- or 400-level) SOCI class		3
Total		19
Third Year
Summer
REHA 453	Case Mgmt & Comm Resources	3
REHA 425	Psych Rehab & Co-Occur Dsrds	3
Upper division (300- or 400-level) PSYX courses or Electives		9
Total		15

*: May satisfy General Education requirements.

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