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KIM CROUT ‘ 16 Human Services
“ My favorite part about the human services program is being able to apply the skills that I ’ ve learned in class and working in the field early on in the program ,” says Kim .

HUMAN SERVICES

Bachelor of Science
Minor available in this area of study .
After graduation , Kim
began working at the
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Maryland Book Bank as a program coordinator , a job which grew out of an internship during her time at Stevenson . At the Maryland Book Bank , Kim stresses the importance of literacy in Baltimore City youth by coordinating multiple reading initiatives throughout the city .
The human services program is nationally accredited by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education . Graduates are prepared to take the exam for certification as a Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner ( HS-BCP ) offered by the Center for Credentialing and Education . Students may choose a track ( addictions counseling , human services administration , or administration of programs for children ) and complete coursework required to become nationally certified in that field .
Human services majors spend their time at Stevenson forming an extensive base of knowledge about families and individuals and how to provide services for them . The program prepares graduates to embark on careers in human services , such as community social services , case management , services for children and senior citizens , services for college students , customer relations , and crisis services .
Graduates have a wealth of opportunities at their fingertips . Approximately one-third of students enter graduate programs in fields such as school counseling , marriage and family therapy , social work , human services , and related social science disciplines .
The B . S . to M . S . option is available for students who wish to earn a master ’ s degree in healthcare management .
A SAMPLING OF COURSES IN HUMAN SERVICES :
Administration of Human Services
Counseling Strategies for Individuals
Diversity and Cultural Competence
Family Dynamics and Interventions
Family Studies
Focused Electives : Addictions , Services for Children , Aging , etc .
Group Process and Practice
Internship in Human Services
Introduction to Human Services
Practicum in Human Services