Human Services
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND SOCIOLOGY
Chair: Diana Elliott
Associate Professor: Diana Elliott
Assistant Professor: Josh Chen
Department Mission: Designed in accordance with the standards of the Council for Standards in Human Service Education, the Bachelors in Human Services faithfully aligns with the College’s mission to educate students such that God will be glorified in all they do. In accordance with the Catholic, Benedictine, and liberal arts traditions, the undergraduate program in Human Services provides students an academic base of knowledge, theories, and skills needed to ethically assist diverse individuals, families, and communities to thrive through the prevention and remediation of problems in a manner consistent with a Christian worldview. The undergraduate program in Human Services emphasizes both theoretical and experiential learning aimed at optimizing human interactions and finding meaningful solutions to problems in living. Such knowledge and skills will assist students seeking careers in diverse professional settings such as in nonprofit agencies, court services, correctional settings, youth facilities, community mental health centers, child and family services, ministry, and health care, while also preparing students who wish to enter graduate degree programs in criminal justice, counseling, human services, or social work.
Departmental Goals: The Department of Human Services and Sociology is committed to training students who will:
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integrate the principles and ethics that guide the human service professional with a Christian perspective of the human person, family, groups, and culture.
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routinely evaluate their personal values, biases, strengths and limitations so as to understand their impact on professional activities.
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have a holistic view of wellness, prevention and remediation of problems in living.
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understand and effectively utilize research to determine effective, and appropriate service delivery practices.
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possess skills to promote effective functioning and resilience with individuals, families, groups, and communities.