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BS Human Services: Addictions Studies Option at University of New Hampshire

University of New Hampshire, United States

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Human Services is designed for students with career interests in human services. This program offers graduates the opportunity to provide access to assistance programs, offer support, and improve the quality of life for those in need while working with individuals and the community at both the local and state level. The addictions studies option introduces students to the issues associated with supporting people involved with addictive behaviors.

Faculty: College of Professional Studies  |  Department: Human Services  |  Duration: 120 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durham, NH, United States

What you will study

120-credit programme. Required courses include ENG 420 The Writing Process; COM 460 Interpersonal Communication and Group Dynamics; COM 480 Visual Communication; CRIT 501 Introduction to Critical Inquiry; CRIT 602 Advanced Critical Analysis and Strategic Thinking; IDIS 601A Interdisciplinary Seminar: Being Happy.

Career pathways

The Bachelor of Science in Human Services is designed for students with career interests in human services.

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Application information

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall semester entry and Spring semester entry for first-year students; Spring Decision plan available.

UNH Manchester: Fall and Spring semester entry for first-year and transfer students.

First-year deadlines: Spring Decision October 15; Early Action November 15; Regular Decision February 1; financial aid priority date March 1. Select majors (Exercise Science, Health Sciences, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, CHHS Undeclared) have a December 1 priority deadline. Applications are made through the Common Application. SAT and ACT scores are optional.

UNH Manchester first-year: Fall Early Action November 15, Fall Regular Decision April 1, Spring November 15; transfer: Fall April 1, Spring November 15; FAFSA priority March 1. Application fee $50 for N.H. residents and $65 for non-residents; SAT/ACT optional.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.unh.edu/

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