COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS

Programs in: • AAS in Human Services • BS in Human Services in Youth/ Family Services and Administration • MS in Human Services • Human Services Certificate in Child and Family Services • Human Services Certificate in Elder Care Services • Social Problems, Prevention, and Crisis Intervention Micro-Credential • Diversity Micro-Credential Global | Human Services Programs This page has been intentionally left blank. 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Message From Our Dean ...... 2 College of Social and Behavioral Sciences ...... 3 Degrees and Programs ...... 5 Human Services Associate of Applied Science in Human Services ...... 6 Bachelor of Science in Human Services in Youth/Family Services and Administration ...... 6 Master of Science in Human Services ...... 7

Admissions ...... 8 Paying For School ...... 9 Credit For Prior Learning ...... 9 Uncompromising Support ...... 10 Military Overview ...... 11 About Purdue Global ...... 11 2 Purdue University Global | Human Services Programs

MESSAGE FROM OUR DEAN

MEET THE DEAN To those considering enrolling in one of our programs, we thank you for your interest and inquiry. I’m proud to say that our programs are designed to prepare students to become active professionals and leaders in careers that are cornerstones to developing and sustaining communities, ensuring proper oversight, and advocating for general and need-based populations. Needless to say, our students tend to have a heightened drive to pursue their goals and a passion for their personal aspirations.

We recognize and respect that talent and tenacious commitment by offering degrees and concentrations built on principles of communication, social Sara Sander, PhD awareness, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making to address the PhD in Education, complex, evolving, and at times unique challenges our students will face in their Emphasis in Adult Education, careers. Purdue University Global’s interactive platform provides students with Capella University the opportunity to exchange ideas with like-minded classmates and faculty in an environment that encourages individuals to become change agents. MA and BA in Communications, University of Arkansas Every day, I see determined individuals driven to acquire the skills, knowledge, at Fayetteville and presence of mind they need to “advance confidently in the direction of their dreams,” to quote philosopher Henry David Thoreau.

Over the past 15 years, I’ve been fortunate to learn how many of our students have done just that, making a difference and fulfilling their personal and professional dreams.

I take pride in knowing that Purdue Global helped our graduates take the next step in their careers and in their lives. It’s a thrilling, rewarding, and, more than anything, inspiring experience. I hope you will consider becoming a part of our exciting online academic community. 3

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES AT PURDUE GLOBAL

Online Platform for the RECOGNIZING YOUR DRIVE, TIME, AND FINANCIAL INVESTMENT Working Professional Purdue Global understands that earning your degree is a Earning your degree online with Purdue Global means you significant investment. To help you succeed, we offer several can pursue your educational goals without putting your opportunities to help you save both time and money as you life on hold. Classes fit into your schedule and give you the earn your degree. flexibility you require. • We assess your prior college education and work/life experiences to determine if they qualify for academic ONLINE CAMPUS credit toward your degree.1 The “hub” of student life is your online campus, Purdue • We offer accelerated bachelor’s-to-master’s degree Global Campus. Here, you will find all of your courses, your options that could help eligible students save money as degree plan, contact information for support services, and they further their education. tools and resources to help you succeed. • We offer reduced tuition rates to servicemembers, including Guard and Reserve, military veterans, and YOUR CLASSROOM their spouses. Courses are dynamic, interactive, and engaging. We use • New terms begin every month so there’s no waiting; each advanced technology and enhanced delivery methods to academic term is 10 weeks. make classes accessible and easy to use. You can navigate lessons and explore web field trips with the click of a mouse, and communicate with fellow students and faculty via email and discussion boards. Our user-friendly online classroom Academic Quality environment makes learning interactive and enjoyable. Purdue Global is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLCommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of INTERACTION WITH FACULTY AND STUDENTS Education. Opportunities to network, communicate, and interact with faculty and other students include: Our programs are career-outcomes based and many are focused on areas within the marketplace that are projected • Live seminars to grow. Faculty and industry advisory boards continually • Roundtable discussions review and improve our programs and courses to help ensure they meet our learning outcomes and student expectations, • Speaker series webinars that connect students, alumni, and remain relevant to current industry trends. subject-matter experts, and industry leaders • Discussion boards to foster lively academic discussions Professors at Purdue Global are experienced practitioners as well as instructors so you can benefit from their firsthand • Social media tools including school-specific Facebook knowledge and subject-matter proficiency. As working pages and community interaction professionals with academic expertise, they can also deliver • Special career-specific activities, events, and clubs that an engaging learning experience. They focus on imparting give you the opportunity to meet and network with relevant skills and information that you can actually apply people in your field on the job—immediately. They are committed to their areas of expertise, committed to teaching, and committed to you. Nearly all of Purdue Global’s more than 1,500 faculty members (98%) have an advanced academic degree; 48% hold a doctorate.2 4 Purdue University Global | Human Services Programs

Personalized Path to The Ultimate Balance— Your Aspirations Gaining a Competitive Edge Whether you aspire to or currently work in a field While Becoming Part of the associated with one of our programs, Purdue Global can provide you with a curriculum plan designed to increase Network of Good your effectiveness and help you gain a competitive edge. The growing focus on communities and the services aimed You will have the opportunity to personalize your degree by at supporting their general and need-based populations, selecting from concentrations or open electives to create a sustaining their infrastructure, and promoting and plan of study that can be a direct and relevant path to your maintaining environmental and social consciousness is career goals. expected to increase the need for professionals who can work in these dynamic areas. Whether your passion resides in In addition, you will learn from experienced faculty members applying and interpreting laws and regulations, improving who know the industry—not just from reading about it, but community governance, or making a difference in an from working within it. We believe that with your talent, individual’s life, Purdue Global has online programs to help drive, and new degree, you can prepare to improve your you achieve that goal. marketability and advance in your career.3 When you graduate from Purdue Global, you’ll be prepared to pursue careers that help, educate, protect, and improve people’s lives and communities within your scope of responsibility and advocacy—a network of good, as we refer to it. Our programs are designed to help you gain the right skills and experience to grow or advance in your chosen field of service and bring about change.

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WE STAND BEHIND OUR ACADEMIC QUALITY Purdue Global wants you to make an educated decision about your education. As a new undergraduate student, the Purdue Global Commitment gives you a chance to experience real classes before deciding if you will stay and pursue your studies. If you withdraw during the introductory period, you will have no financial obligation.4 5

DEGREES AND PROGRAMS

Purdue Global’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences offers a wide breadth of academic programs that develop professionals, leaders, and change agents in fields that make a difference in response to human and societal causes, issues, and needs. Whether you are planning to start or advance your career, or are pursuing a career change, our programs can help you meet your goals.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS Purdue Global’s Office of Student Life offers programs and services aimed at helping students engage in their program of study outside the classroom and providing both personal and professional growth opportunities. Student organizations include: • Ambassadors and Leaders Group • Law Society • Autism Speaks U • Student Military Association • Educators Association • Opportunities With Life Studies (OWLS) • Human Services Club • Psychology Club

HONOR SOCIETIES Your academic achievement deserves recognition. University chapters include: • Alpha Beta Kappa Honor Society • The Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement • Golden Key International Honour Society • Tau Upsilon Alpha Honor Society (National Honor • National Society of Collegiate Scholars Society in Human Services) • Psi Chi (International Honor Society in Psychology) 6 Purdue University Global | Human Services Programs

HUMAN SERVICES

Purdue Global’s human services programs are generalist HIGHLIGHTED COURSES degrees focused on the helping professions and designed to prepare you for a number of relevant service roles in today’s CM206 Interpersonal Communications society. In addition to the master’s and bachelor’s degrees HN115 Human Services Program and Profession in human services, Purdue Global offers a Human Services HN144 Human Behavior and the Environment Certificate in Child and Family Services and a Human HN200 Survey of Social Problems Services Certificate in Elder Care Services. We also offer HN205 Applied Skills for Human Services micro-credentials in Diversity and Social Problems, HN220 Prevention and Crisis Intervention Prevention, and Crisis Intervention. Micro-credentials SS144 Sociology are a set of courses that develop your knowledge and skills HN299 Associate's Capstone for Human Services in a specific area which can be taken as a stand-alone set of courses or within a program. Bachelor of Science in Human Services in Youth/Family Services Associate of Applied Science in and Administration Human Services If making a positive impact in the lives of young people If you are interested in helping others and making a and families is your career calling, our bachelor’s degree in difference in their lives, our associate’s degree in human human services can help get you started. This degree program services can help you gain the skills you need. You can learn helps prepare you to enter the helping professions in areas to assess the situations of society’s most vulnerable and such as children and adoption services, family welfare, provide services to meet their needs. social services, community outreach, and human services administration. The curriculum will provide you with a solid foundation in human services principles that can be applied in areas such The well-rounded curriculum is designed to prepare you for as mental health, social services, education, rehabilitation, the many challenges encountered in today’s society and offers group and community work, and workplaces such as nursing a mix of human services knowledge, including administrative homes, hospitals, and clinics. You will learn to critically skills and child and family welfare, and criminal justice evaluate policies driving human service agencies, and decide topics, such as juvenile justice and domestic violence. If you the best ways to intervene on behalf of the clients you serve. currently work in a governmental or nonprofit organization, this degree is an excellent foundation for those seeking a This program adheres to the curriculum standards of the graduate degree in human services or public administration.7 Council of Standards in Human Service Education5 and fulfills the educational requirements to sit for the Human This program adheres to the curriculum standards of the Services—Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP™) exam Council of Standards in Human Service Education5 and offered by the Center for Credentialing & Education.6 fulfills the educational requirements to sit for the Human Services—Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP™) exam offered by the Center for Credentialing & Education.6 GET A HEAD START ON YOUR BACHELOR’S Transfer your associate’s degree in human services credits into Purdue Global’s online bachelor’s in human services in youth/family services and administration. 7

FAST TRACK TO A MASTER’S DEGREE Master of Science in Human Services Our flexible degree pathways allow you to work toward a The Master of Science in Human Services is designed for Purdue Global master’s degree in public administration, current professionals who are committed to improving the human services, legal studies, or psychology while you earn quality of life for all people. your bachelor’s degree. Complete both your bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in less time and at a lower cost than The program can help prepare you to advance in a position completing both programs separately. or to pursue leadership positions in a variety of nonprofit, government, or private agencies that help drive positive This program was not designed to lead to certification or licensure as a 3 social worker or counselor in any specific state, and Purdue Global makes change for families and communities. no representations or warranties as to whether the degree or any individual courses meet such requirements. Refer to the University Catalog for The program adheres to the curriculum standards of the additional information. Council for Standards in Human Services Education5 and offers two degree concentrations: family and community HIGHLIGHTED COURSES services, and organizational and social services. CJ101 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System HN115 Human Services Program and Profession Both core courses and concentration courses provide a HN144 Human Behavior and the Environment comprehensive education in theory and practice. You will work on developing critical-thinking and problem-solving HN205 Applied Skills for Human Services skills that can assist you in meeting your personal and HN220 Prevention and Crisis Intervention professional goals in your chosen concentration area. CJ333 Family and Domestic Violence CJ420 Juvenile Justice HIGHLIGHTED COURSES HN330 Case Management in Human Services HN501 Foundations of Human Services HN347 Public Personnel Administration HN502 History, Multiculturalism, and Diversity in Human Services HN370 Child Welfare and Family HN505 Skills and Practice in Human Services HN377 Studies in Child and Adolescent Development HN510 Professional Ethics and Personal Values HN400 Proposal Designs for Human Services HN598 Master’s Internship in Human Services HN430 Advocacy for Families and Youth HN599 Master’s Capstone in Human Services HN450 Legal and Ethical Issues in Human Services Family and Community Services Concentration HN498 Bachelor’s Capstone for Human Services in Youth and Family Services and Administration HN520 Family Resilience Across the Life Span HN450 Legal and Ethical Issues in Human Services HN521 Developing and Delivering Family Services HN498 Bachelor’s Capstone for Human Services in Youth and Family HN522 Advocacy for Children and Families Services and Administration Organizational and Social Services Concentration HN530 Research, Grant Writing, and Funding HN531 Program Development and Administration HN532 Organizational Nonprofit Management

This program was not designed to lead to certification or licensure as a social worker or counselor in any specific state, and Purdue Global makes no representations or warranties as to whether the degree or any individual courses meet such requirements. Refer to the University Catalog for additional information. 8 Purdue University Global | Human Services Programs

ADMISSIONS

Purdue Global is committed to admitting individuals who Transcripts from foreign institutions must meet the same are academically prepared to succeed in our programs. requirements as domestic institutions and must be translated We are also committed to making the process as easy and and evaluated by an approved foreign credential evaluator straightforward as possible. Your Admissions Advisor will prior to enrollment. walk you through the entire process and is there to answer your questions. Speak to your Admissions Advisor for information related to international availability. Not all programs are available for enrollment.

Admissions Overview Specific admissions requirements vary by program, and details can be found in the University Catalog (Catalog.PurdueGlobal.edu). No matter what educational or career path you choose, you can expect to do the following:

• Complete an interview with your Admissions Advisor in which you identify your educational and professional goals, ask questions, and explore whether Purdue Global is right for you. • Take a virtual tour to see what our online classrooms are really like. • Submit any required documents (e.g., unofficial transcripts). • Complete and sign your Enrollment Agreement. Online Library Basic Requirements Access books and other resources without having to leave your desk.

UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS Through the Purdue Global Library’s website, you will You must have completed high school or received a General have access to thousands of e-books and periodicals, Equivalency Diploma (GED) or other approved equivalent. including professional, scholarly, and trade journals, and other monographs. Because library skills are an integral part of your academic achievement, GRADUATE APPLICANTS guidance on the use of our research tools and You must have completed a bachelor’s degree program at an resources is available to you through interactions accredited college or university with a 2.5 cumulative grade with library staff, video demonstrations, and other point average (CGPA) or higher. instructional aids. Professional librarians and trained support personnel are available to assist you by INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS email, live chat, and telephone. You will need to provide evidence of English language proficiency. 9

PAYING FOR SCHOOL

Explore Your Financial Options Before OTHER AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS You Make Any Decisions • Promise Jobs • Veterans Administration Benefits FINANCIAL AID • Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Our Financial Aid Office works with you from enrollment to graduation to ensure you understand your financial options • Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education and to help you plan the most efficient use of financial Support (DANTES) resources. We will help you craft a personalized financial plan that meets your particular needs. EDUCATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Prior to enrolling at Purdue Global, you are encouraged to We partner with a variety of organizations and provide their explore all available financial options, including employer employees with several benefits, including: tuition benefits, military tuition assistance, and tuition • Tuition reduction on undergraduate and graduate reductions. programs

Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Financial aid awards vary • Textbooks included for undergraduate programs depending on individual student eligibility and need. • Additional savings for Indiana resident employees

LOANS (SUBJECT TO ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS) Speak with your human resources department to see if your employer has a relationship with us. • Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan (Undergraduate Only) • Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan • Federal PLUS Loan and Graduate Federal PLUS Loans • Alternative Loans

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

The knowledge and skills you already have could help you save To apply for credit, you must first submit official transcripts, time and money on your degree. Purdue Global offers several course descriptions, and supporting documentation to the pathways to help you earn credit for your prior learning1: Office of the Registrar. VisitCatalog.PurdueGlobal.edu for the Prior Learning Assessment policy. • Transfer of eligible credits earned at an accredited institution Note: Unless by specific arrangement, graduate students are not eligible for experiential credit or credit by examination. • College credit opportunities for work and life experiences • Competency assessments to earn course credit • Credit for eligible professional certifications • PME2Degree® program that awards college credit for military training 10 Purdue University Global | Human Services Programs

UNCOMPROMISING SUPPORT

Purdue Global students receive personal academic support The Center for Career Advancement from day one to graduation. From a highly engaged faculty to technical support, you have access to the assistance to help Career Specialists emphasize the practical, tangible steps you you achieve your academic goals. can take for results in the real world. The Center for Career Advancement offers:

• Career planning to ensure a personalized approach to Student Support pursuing your career goals • Resume and cover letter reviews, mock interview Student support staff provide the following types of assistance, and networking advice individualized support: • 24/7 availability of the Center for Career Advancement • Access to resources and academic tools portal on Purdue Global Campus, which includes job • Degree planning postings and career services tools • Answers to questions about your program • On-demand access to relevant information on résumé writing, interviewing, networking, and more • Motivation to stay on track to graduation • A mentoring program to help connect you with alumni in • Course selection and registration your field • Helping you handle issues before they become problems

Center for Disability Services Tutoring Services and The Center for Disability Services is responsible Academic Support Centers for the coordination of services for students with Purdue Global offers rich academic support through a suite disabilities. Students seeking reasonable and appropriate of tutoring services. Our Writing Center, Math Center, accommodations may request, through student support Technology Center, Science Center, and Business Center staff, to be placed in contact with the Center for Disability provide subject-specific assistance. Depending on the center, Services. Students may also directly contact the Center for services include: Disability Services.

• Live tutoring for one-on-one support from professors and professional tutors • Subject support including an essay review service • Workshops covering a wide range of topics • Podcasts, self-paced tutorials, and additional resources 11

MILITARY OVERVIEW

Supporting Military Members, Veterans, and Their Spouses If you or your spouse served in the U.S. Armed Forces, Purdue Global provides support to help you reach your educational and career goals—whether military or civilian.

• Reduced tuition for servicemembers, including National Guard and Reserve, spouses, and veterans • College credit for DANTES/CLEP exams and eligible military occupations or training • Specially trained staff within our Military Student Support Center who understand military culture, procedures, and complex military educational benefits • Compliance with Executive Order 13607, establishing principles of excellence for educational institutions serving servicemembers, veterans, their spouses, and The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual other family members information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement. • Special deployment policies if you must drop a course or take a leave of absence due to a deployment or change of orders

ABOUT PURDUE GLOBAL

Building on Purdue’s mission to provide greater access to Purdue Global offers more than 175 online programs at the affordable, world-class education, Purdue University Global associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels, with delivers a fully personalized online experience that’s tailored courses taught by highly respected faculty members who are to working adults. By opening the doors to adults who need experts in their fields. Our dedicated faculty and support flexibility to fit learning into their busy lives, we make it teams are here every step of the way to help you achieve your possible to earn a degree from a school within the respected goals, providing one-on-one mentoring, educational advising, —completely online.8 and comprehensive career services to graduation and beyond. Purdue University Global | Human Services Programs This page has been intentionally left blank. 13

If you have questions about admissions requirements or financial aid, or need help determining which program is right for you, contact an Advisor.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION—PLEASE READ For comprehensive consumer information, visit Info.PurdueGlobal.edu. Degree plan information is current as of July 7, 2021, and is subject to change. For official course offerings, programs, and curriculum requirements, please refer to Catalog.PurdueGlobal.edu. 1. Purdue Global does not guarantee transferability of credit from any of these sources. See the University Catalog for the Prior Learning Assessment policy. Graduate students are not eligible for experiential credit. 2. Statistics include all Purdue Global faculty members and are not school or program-specific calculations. Source: Purdue Global Office of Reporting and Analysis, July 2020. 2019–2020 academic year. 3. Purdue Global cannot guarantee employment or career advancement. 4. Classes count toward a degree if satisfactorily completed. No credits are earned if the student withdraws during the introductory period (3 weeks for new qualifying undergraduate students), which begins day one of the first term. Students who choose to continue their studies at Purdue Global will need to meet specific requirements. Graduate programs not included. Additional terms may apply to international and non-U.S. citizen students. For further information, see the University Catalog. 5. Programs are not accredited by the Council of Standards in Human Service Education. 6. Students are responsible for understanding the requirements of optional certification exams. The University cannot guarantee students will be eligible to sit for or pass exams. In some cases, work experience, additional coursework beyond the Purdue Global program, fieldwork, and/or background checks may be necessary to be eligible to take or to successfully pass the exams. 7. The University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any future programs. Speak to an Advisor about admissions requirements and transfer credit opportunities and see the University Catalog for the Prior Learning Assessment policy. 8. Some Purdue Global programs are not 100% online; some programs require you to gain hands-on experience in a real-world work environment. Contact an Admissions Advisor for additional information.

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