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Health Sciences

BS Human Services at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children, Youth and Families There is a global need for professionals trained to provide critical social services to children, adults and families from diverse backgrounds—counseling, educating, coordinating and advocating for people. Human Services (HS) majors develop the skills necessary to make a difference in the lives of children, adolescents, adults and families.

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Sample required courses: ENGL110 Seminar in Composition; HDFS201 Life Span Development; HDFS202 Diversity and Families; HDFS230 Families and Their Communities; NTDT200 Nutrition Concepts; PSYC100 General Psychology.

Career pathways

Career options: Case Worker, Child & family advocate, Early Interventionist, Hospice care specialist, Agency director, Researcher, Vocational counselor, Wellness advisor.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

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