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Nov 21, 2024
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2014-2015 Saint Joseph’s College Online [Archived Catalog]
General Studies: Human Services Specialization
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(18 semester-hour credits)
This specialization is for those interested in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to work with people in a variety of settings and situations. It serves as a foundation for advanced study in the field. Program outcomes are as follows:
- Acquire various bodies of knowledge and competencies within specific areas of study or individual fields.
- Demonstrate critical writing, thinking, calculating, and communication proficiencies.
- Acquire broad areas of human knowledge to develop intellectual capacity and deepen insight within general fields of study.
- Understand the foundation of ethical and professional standards including those specific to a field of study.
- Develop a foundation for lifelong learning.
- Obtain credential or degree needed to advance or enter professional career related to each field.
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General Education Requirements
The online division offers 4 majors (General Studies, Health Administration, Long Term Care Administration, Radiologic Science) leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. Each major has its own set of core course requirements that provide students with a quality education that enhances their professional skills. General Education Requirements
(45 semester-hour credits)
| English Composition |
6 credits |
| Social Science |
6 credits |
| Science |
6 credits |
| History |
6 credits |
| Philosophy |
3 credits |
| Theology |
3 credits |
| Ethics (PH 210) (Philosophy-based Ethics |
3 credits |
| Mathematics |
6 credits |
| Humanities |
6 credits (to include selections from the fine arts, literature, foreign languages, philosophy, theology or history) |
Summer Program
Students may choose to earn credits during an optional residential summer session. Course offerings are announced prior to each session in a special summer catalog. Prerequisite Courses
(to satisfy general education requirement) Core Requirements
(9 semester-hour credits)
Select three of the following: Additional Required Courses
(select 9 semester-hour credits)
Students may select from a number of social science courses (sociology and psychology) according to their particular needs or interests. General Elective Courses
Additional courses (electives) to complete the required 128 semester-hour credits may be selected from any of the course offerings described in the catalog. |
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