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20.193WL ABOUT THE HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM Originally a vibrant program in the College of Public and Community Service, the Human Services Program is now a flourishing interdisciplinary program in the College of Liberal Arts. It continues to attract a diverse student population and provide intellectually stimulating and hands-on opportunities for students to learn—both in and outside the classroom. Service-Learning Field-based learning provides students with opportunities to experiment and pursue careers that match their academic and personal interests. Internships give students experience applying their knowledge and skills in work situations and increases their network of contacts in the field. Student Internship Experiences: • Help track and identify needs and resources for at-risk children in a housing development • Engage in case management at a behavioral health clinic • Partner with classroom teachers to teach a civics course to teens Community Engagement rough its internship program, Human Services fosters partnerships with nonprofit organizations, local schools, state agencies, housing developments, urban coalitions, and other university initiatives. Students learn professional and networking skills in tandem with required coursework. e Harbor Point Outreach Partnership and 3-Point Foundation Outreach Partnreship e Harbor Point Outreach Partnership is a community–university tutoring and after-school youth enrichment programs staffed in part by interns, students in service-learning classes, and volunteers from the University of Massachusetts Boston and the community. COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON 100 Morrissey Boulevard Boston, MA 02125-3393 COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS For further information on the Human Services BA: Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Phone: 617.287.5129 or 617.287.7332 College of Liberal Arts www.umb.edu/academics/cla e program for people who want to make a difference. is brochure is available in an alternate format upon request. Undergraduate Program in Human Services Leadership in Community Engagement and Service-Learning
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ABOUT THE HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM
Originally a vibrant program in the College of Public
and Community Service, the Human Services Program
is now a flourishing interdisciplinary program in
the College of Liberal Arts. It continues to attract a
diverse student population and provide intellectually
stimulating and hands-on opportunities for students
to learn—both in and outside the classroom.
Service-LearningField-based learning provides students with opportunities to experiment and pursue careers that match their academic and personal interests. Internships give students experience applying their knowledge and skills in work situations and increases their network of contacts in the field.
Student Internship Experiences:
• Help track and identify needs and resources for at-risk children in a housing development
• Engage in case management at a behavioral health clinic
• Partner with classroom teachers to teach a civics course to teens
Community EngagementThrough its internship program, Human Services fosters partnerships with nonprofit organizations, local schools, state agencies, housing developments, urban coalitions, and other university initiatives. Students learn professional and networking skills in tandem with required coursework.
The Harbor Point Outreach Partnership and 3-Point Foundation Outreach Partnreship
The Harbor Point Outreach Partnership is a community–university tutoring and after-school youth enrichment programs staffed in part by interns, students in service-learning classes, and volunteers from the University of Massachusetts Boston and the community.
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTSUNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON
100 Morrissey BoulevardBoston, MA 02125-3393
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
For further information on the Human Services BA:
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Phone: 617.287.5129 or 617.287.7332
College of Liberal Artswww.umb.edu/academics/cla
The program for people who want to make a difference.
This brochure is available in an alternate format upon request.
Undergraduate Program in Human ServicesLeadership in Community Engagement and Service-Learning
What Is Human Services? The field of human services focuses on enhancing the well-being of individuals, families, and communities by connecting them with appropriate resources and tools for empowerment and social transformation.
The Bachelor of Arts in Human Services Program
• Requirements: Ten major courses and required internship
• A blend of summer online and campus classes to fit your schedule
• Service-learning and field-based learning throughout the curriculum
• Engaged learning and small classes, connecting students and faculty with the greater Boston community and beyond
• Opportunity to develop a professional network and gain valuable experience
• Field experience provides added value to your degree
• Ample opportunities to engage with the community, applying theory to practice
• Access to technological resources for student research
• Dynamic, professional field-experienced faculty
Our Students• High school graduates interested in helping
people enhance their lives through a social-justice orientation
• Community college graduates with or without human-services experience or education
• Students interested in field-based, experiential, engaged, hands-on knowledge and skills in applied social sciences such as psychology, sociology, social work, youth work, and criminal justice
• Passionate about making a difference in a fast-growing field
Our Faculty• Diverse professionals with advanced degrees in
social work, education, and psychology
• Committed to research and practice in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment
• Recognized for leadership in urban education and community partnerships
Our Graduates• Work in the various settings, including community
organizations, healthcare centers, human service agencies, nonprofits, public schools, and other public arenas
• Human service workers carry out many different tasks, from case management and intervention to program administration and development.
• Pursue advanced studies in social work, psychology, education, human services, and counseling, and assume leadership roles in urban communities
ON THE RISE
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics,
demand for employment in human and social
service management positions should increase
by 27 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than
the average for all other occupations.
