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.
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 4198 Independent Study in Family Services (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
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 4198 Independent Study in Family Services (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.