Human Services Minor

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The Minor in Human Services is a 21 credit hour array of foundational courses (18 credits) and specific topics (3 credits). These are complementary to other majors such as behavioral and social science, business, criminal justice, exercise science, psychology for students who have an interest in working in the public sector.

The State of Maine mandates special training for employment in certain public welfare positions. Individuals planning to provide community support services in positions funded by the Department of Health and Human Services and MaineCare (formerly Medicaid) must meet specific knowledge competencies. See Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community Certification (MHRT/C) .

Human Services Minor - 21 Credit Hours

SWK 105 - Connecting with People: Helping Skills for Various Groups 3 credits
SOC 110 Intro to HUS and COMM MH UMFK 3 Credits
SWK 202 - Ethics in the Helping Professions 3 credits
SWK 285 - Human Behavior in the Social Environment I 3 credits
SWK 309 - Case Management Practice 3 credits
SWK 381 - Crisis Intervention 3 credits

Select ONE of the following courses:

SWK 250 - Child Welfare - Applications for Education & Social Work 3 credits
PSY 221 Psychological Rehab UMFK 3 Credits
PSY 232 Trauma and Resiliency UMFK 3 Credits
SWK 300 - Social Welfare Policy and Issues 3 credits
SWK 325 - Gerontology 3 credits
SWK 380 - Social Work Methods and Practice with Families 3 credits
SWK 396A - Junior Field I 3 credits
SWK 425 - Special Topics in Social Work 3-6 credits

Course Catalogue

Human Services Minor

Human Services Minor - 21 Credit Hours

Select ONE of the following courses:

Total: 21 Credit Hours