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Working Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027 
    
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Working Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027

Human Services (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 for information about the department, faculty and facilities. Degree worksheets and 4/5 year plan for the major are available on the UNLV Degrees Directory.

Career Possibilities

The undergraduate human services program prepares students to become helping professionals. Students attain the knowledge, competencies, and attitudes to provide services to meet the diverse needs of individuals, families, groups, and communities. Career possibilities for graduates of the program may include but not limited to

  • Academic Advisor
  • Adult Rights Specialist
  • Behavioral Health Associate
  • Case Manager
  • Community Outreach Worker
  • Court Support Worker
  • Crisis Intervention Specialist
  • Disability Specialist
  • Drug and Alcohol Counselor
  • Grant Writer
  • Geriatric Support Specialist
  • Patient/Treatment Advocate
  • Psychiatric Care Worker
  • Social Advocate
  • Youth Development Practitioner
  • Wellness Coach

Advising

Please see advising information at the UNLV College of Education Student Services Center.

Accreditation

For information regarding accreditation at UNLV, please head over to Academic Program Accreditations.

University Graduation Requirements

Please see Graduation Policies  for complete information.

Modality: Fully Online and Blended

This program is available in both Fully Online and Blended formats. Students may select their preferred modality at the time of admission. Those who choose the fully online option are committing to complete their entire degree through online education and will be identified as fully online students in MyUNLV. If circumstances or preferences change after admission, students may request a change in modality through the official change of major process. Academic advisors are available to help students select the format that best supports their academic and personal goals and can assist with any changes needed.

Human Services (BS) Degree Requirements - Total: 120 Credits

General Education Requirements - Credits: 37-40

First-Year Seminar - Credits: 2-3

 

English Composition - Credits: 6

Second-Year Seminar - Credits: 3

 

Constitutions - Credits: 4-6

 

Mathematics - Credits: 3

 

Distribution Requirements - Credits: 19

Please see Distribution Requirements  for more information

Humanities and Fine Arts - Credits: 9
  • Two courses 3 credits each from two different humanities areas - 6 credits
  • One course in fine arts- 3 credits
Social Science - Credits: 0

Automatically satisfied by Major requirements

Life and Physical Sciences and Analytical Thinking - Credits: 10
  • Two courses from life and physical sciences category; at least one must have a lab
  • Analytical Thinking 3 credit course 

Multicultural and International Requirements - Credits: 0-6

Multicultural

(see note 1 below)

  • CED 200  is recommended and will satisfy both Multicultural and major requirements
International
  • one 3 credit course required

These courses may overlap with general education and major requirements. A single course may not meet the multicultural and international requirements simultaneously. Visit the Provost webpage for the list of approved Multicultural and International courses.

Major Requirements - BS in Human Services - Credits: 42

(see note 2 below)

Restrictive Electives - Credits: 15

 

General Electives - Credits: 23-25

 (see note 3 below)

Total Credits: 120

 

Notes

  1. CED 200 also fulfills the multicultural requirement of the general education core. Courses satisfying the international requirement may simultaneously fulfill another requirement.
  2. A total of 42 credits must be 300/400 level courses.
  3. Hours taken as part of a minor may count toward Human Services electives.
  4. CED 300 is a Milestone Experience course for the Human Services B.S.
  5. CED 400 is a Culminating Experience course for the Human Services B.S.