Human Services, Elementary Education Concentration, B.S.

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Bachelor of Science in Human Services

(120 UNITS)

The Bachelor of Science in Human Services offers undergraduate preparation for study and careers in mental health and counseling, social work, community organization and planning, policy analysis, administration of human services agencies, gerontology and elementary school teaching. In addition to the general B.S. in Human Services degree, the program offers concentrations in Addiction Studies, Mental Health and Elementary Education.

Students must earn a “C” (2.0) or better in all courses in the major. It is the their responsibility to consult the department academic adviser at least once during each of the first two semesters on campus to develop a study plan related to their specialization.

Community College Transfer Students

Community college transfer students may apply a maximum of 12 units of coursework in human services and related fields towards the total of 54 units. The 12 transferable units are included in the 70-unit maximum of total transferable units. Transfer of any units must be approved by the department adviser. For transfer students with a relevant certificate, up to 18 units of coursework in human services may be applied to the total of 54 units.

Core Requirements (36 units)

Theoretical Foundation/Intervention (9 units)

Client Populations/Cultural Diversity (9 units)

Research/Evaluation (9 units)

Skills Development/Field Experience (9 units)

Elementary Education Concentration (18 units)

The Elementary Education concentration is for students planning a career in teaching elementary school and includes the pre-requisite courses for the CSUF Multiple Subject Credential program. Those wishing to be eligible to apply for the Multiple Subject Credential program must complete as part of the 18 units of concentration electives; in addition, also complete (as one semester of field experience). Students wishing to declare the concentration but do not plan on applying to the Multiple Subject Credential program only need to complete 18 units of concentration electives.