Applied Psychology & Human Services is a multidisciplinary profession integrating the fields of psychology, sociology, government, and administration. Persons who are motivated to work with individuals and families in direct efforts to improve service delivery and to assist members of society in functioning as effectively as possible will find the field of Applied Psychology & Human Services a rewarding experience. Applied Psychology & Human service professionals can expect to find employment in a wide variety of settings, including government and private social service agencies, vocational rehabilitation facilities, substance abuse rehabilitation centers, correctional facilities, community mental health centers, child and family services, and residential facilities treating the elderly and intellectually challenged.
Admission Requirements
Students may begin taking upper division courses as soon as the second semester of their sophomore year, providing they have completed the following courses: PSYC 1101 Intro to Psychology, SOCI 1101 Intro to Sociology, and HUSV 2101 Intro to Human Services. As part of the curriculum, students will be required to complete a semester long internship with a human services agency that will require a minimum of 15 hours of work per week.
Curriculum
Because of the wide diversity of opportunities in the applied psychology & human services field, applied psychology & human services professionals are best prepared by an interdisciplinary faculty delivering an interdisciplinary curriculum. The BS in Applied Psychology & Human Services curriculum at Gordon State College includes required courses in psychology and sociology and recommended courses in business and communication. Thus, this curriculum provides the breadth and depth of knowledge required to succeed in their future endeavors. While graduates of the program will receive excellent preparation for various masters and doctoral programs, the primary emphasis of the curriculum will be to provide practical, real-world training so that graduates can gain immediate employment. The Applied Psychology & Human Services E-Degree is a degree completion program for learners in a fully online format. The courses will be offered on a more limited rotation over the course of two years to earn a Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology & Human Services. All core classes must be taken in addition to these online courses. Learners who prefer a different set of courses pursue the degree through the traditional, on-campus method, and work with their advisor.
All concentrations require 42 to 46 semester hours of IMPACTS core, and 18 credit hours of Field of Study courses.
