Human Services Major (BS)

The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Services in the Department of Counselor Education, School Psychology and Human Services is a rigorous program of study that helps students acquire the awareness, knowledge and skills necessary to promote mental well-being and to advocate for the populations they serve. The degree program has an applied emphasis with a strong grounding in counseling research and theory. Human Services graduates are prepared to enter the workforce in paraprofessional counseling positions in mental health, addictions, and child and adolescent services or pursue graduate degrees in the helping professions.

Please see the UNLV College of Education Department of Counselor Education, School Psychology and Human Services  web page at www.unlv.edu/cshfor information about the department, faculty and facilities. Degree worksheets and 4/5 year plan for the major are available at www.unlv.edu/degree/bs-human-services.

Learning Objectives

1. Demonstrate knowledge of an array of theoretical and applied counseling theories.
2. Demonstrate basic counseling skills sufficient to conduct entry - level human services interventions.
3. Demonstrate an ability to form helping relationships in accordance with principles of sound counseling practice.
4. Demonstrate an ability to understand, research, and critique professional literature in counseling.
5. Deliver professional services within the guidelines of ethical and professional practice standards.
6. Demonstrate an appreciation of multicultural differences and the needs of diverse\clients.
7. Demonstrate the ability to communicate orally and/or in writing with helping professionals.

Career Possibilities

Possible career options after receiving this degree:

• Criminal justice system
• Social services system
• Drug and/or alcohol counselor