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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.
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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
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