College of Professional Studies
The online minor in Human Services at the University of New Hampshire examines the organization and delivery of a wide range of human services, social services, and health care careers. Students learn to support communities through social services and advocacy to make a positive impact.
If you would like to add a minor to your degree program, please contact your advisor.
This minor enables a student to examine the organization and delivery of a wide range of human services and professions. Focus areas include ethical practice, intervention approaches, and skill development and theory that students can apply in support roles in a variety of social service and health care agencies.
A minor in human services can support many different fields that include working with people in a helping capacity.
All minor courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C-, and a 2.0 grade point average must be maintained in courses for the minor. Two courses must be at the upper level (600 or 700). Only 8 credits may overlap between major and minor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HMSV 424 | Human Services and the Helping Process | 4 |
| HLTC 690 | Law and Ethics for Health Care and Human Services | 4 |
| SOSC 710 | Social Stratification and Inequality | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
COM 460 | Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics | |
HRM 635 | Managing Conflict | |
PSY 654 | Counseling Theories | |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
PSY 525 | Human Development | |
SOSC 675 | Dynamics of Family Relationships | |
MGMT 566 | Organizational Behavior | |
| Total Credits | 20 | |