Individual Studies: Human Services Courses

Individual Studies BA students will work closely with their academic advisor to select the appropriate courses for each term.

Sample course sequences for full-time and part-time study are listed below. Please note that the required units may vary based on your previous coursework and/or associates degree.

Online & Distance Education

Sample Full-Time Course Sequence

Term 1

  • FAM SERV 1020 Family Relationships (3 units of credit)
  • PSYCH 1001 Introduction to Psychology (3) – or elective
  • Human Services Skills course (3)
  • University elective (3)

Term 2

  • FAM SERV 1055 Human Growth and Development (3) OR PSYCH 2202 Developmental Psychology (3)
  • SOC 1000 Introduction to Sociology (3) – or elective
  • Human Services Context course (3)
  • University elective (3)

Term 3

  • Human Services Skills course (3)
  • University elective (3)

Term 4

  • FAM SERV 3150 Families and Aging (3)
  • FAM SERV 1140 Exploring Family Diversity in America (3)
  • Human Services Context course (3)
  • University elective (3)

Term 5

  • FAM SERV 4159 Internship/Final Project (3)
  • University electives (4-10)

Sample Part-Time Sequence

Term 1

  • FAM SERV 1020 Family Relationships (3 units of credit)
  • PSYCH 1001 Introduction to Psychology (3) – or elective

Term 2

  • FAM SERV 1055 Human Growth and Development (3) OR
  • PSYCH 2202 Developmental Psychology (3)
  • SOC 1000 Introduction to Sociology (3) – or elective

Term 3

  • Human Services Skills course (3)
  • University elective (3)

Term 4

  • FAM SERV 3150 Families and Aging (3)
  • FAM SERV 1140 Exploring Family Diversity in America (3)

Term 5

  • Human Services Skills course (3)
  • University elective (3)

Term 6

  • Human Services Context course (3)
  • University elective (3)

Term 7

  • Human Services Context course (3)
  • University elective (3)

Term 8

  • FAM SERV 4159 Internship/Final Project (3)
  • University elective (4-10)

Human Services Context & Skills courses:

To fulfill this required area, students must select 4 courses (12 units) from at least two (2) of following course subject areas:

  • FAM SERV
  • GERO
  • PSYCH
  • SW
  • SOC

Note: Students without an AA degree may need to take additional courses to satisfy the UNIFI General Education program. Your advisor will help you select the appropriate courses.