Licenciatura en Servicios Humanos
Certifications and short courses
Programs designed for rapid upskilling in digital skills and competencies.
Course modality
100% online, asynchronous, and flexible, with instructor support and 24/7 access to virtual resources.
Languages
Programs in English, with an option for Spanish.
Program Description
La Licenciatura en Servicios Humanos está diseñada para formar profesionales comprometidos con el bienestar de individuos, familias y comunidades en diversos entornos sociales. El programa ofrece una formación integral que combina conocimientos teóricos y prácticos en comportamiento humano, sistemas sociales, políticas públicas y gestión de servicios sociales, preparando a los estudiantes para responder a las complejas necesidades de las poblaciones vulnerables con sensibilidad, ética y profesionalismo.
Durante la carrera, los estudiantes desarrollan competencias para la intervención social, la planificación y evaluación de programas comunitarios, la orientación individual y la gestión de servicios asistenciales. Asimismo, se fomenta la comprensión de los determinantes sociales del bienestar, la equidad, la inclusión y la colaboración interdisciplinaria como ejes fundamentales para mejorar la calidad de vida en distintos contextos sociales y laborales.
Objetivo del Programa
El objetivo de la Licenciatura en Servicios Humanos es preparar profesionales con conocimientos sólidos sobre el comportamiento humano, los sistemas sociales y los modelos de prestación de servicios, capaces de diseñar, gestionar y evaluar programas orientados al desarrollo social y comunitario.
El programa busca fortalecer las habilidades analíticas, de liderazgo y comunicación para intervenir eficazmente en problemáticas relacionadas con la salud, la educación, la discapacidad, el envejecimiento y la diversidad cultural. Además, promueve la responsabilidad social, la ética profesional y el compromiso con la mejora continua del bienestar individual y colectivo, habilitando al egresado para desempeñarse en instituciones públicas, privadas y sin fines de lucro, o continuar estudios de posgrado en áreas afines.
Program Breakdown
Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| REQUIRED GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES |
|
ENG200 | English Composition I | 3 |
ALG200 | College Algebra | 3 |
PSY200 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
ENV200 | Environmental Science | 3 |
COM200 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
ENG210 | English Composition II | 3 |
STA200 | Applied Probability and Statistics | 3 |
PHI200 | Introduction to Philosophy | 3 |
COM210 | Principles of Public Speaking | 3 |
PSY210 | Critical Thinking and Logic | 3 |
| Sub – Total | 30 |
| REQUIRED CORE COURSES |
|
HUM310 | Foundations of Human Services | 3 |
PSY310 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
PSY320 | Social Psychology | 3 |
GER310 | Introduction to Aging and Gerontology | 3 |
HUM320 | Cultural Competence in Human Services | 3 |
HUM330 | Communication Skills for Human Services Professionals | 3 |
HUM340 | Human Behavior in the Social Environment | 3 |
ETH320 | Ethics and Legal Issues in Human Services | 3 |
COU310 | Counseling Theories and Techniques | 3 |
CRC310 | Conflict Resolution and Crisis Intervention | 3 |
HUM360 | Health and Wellness in Human Services | 3 |
HUM370 | Leadership and Advocacy in Human Services | 3 |
STA310 | Applied Statistics for Human Services | 3 |
PLA310 | Program Planning and Evaluation | 3 |
SER310 | Case Management and Service Coordination | 3 |
SER320 | Disability Studies and Services | 3 |
POL310 | Public Health Systems and Policy | 3 |
HUM380 | Human Services and the Law | 3 |
HUM390 | Technology and Data Management in Human Services | 3 |
SER330 | Working with Families and Communities | 3 |
SER340 | Professional Development Seminar | 3 |
HUM350 | Contemporary Issues in Human Services | 3 |
| Sub – Total | 66 |
| MAJOR IN GERONTOLOGY OR DISABILITIES |
|
PSY410 | Psychology of Aging and Cognitive Change | 3 |
GER410 | Social Policy and Aging | 3 |
GER420 | Assistive Technologies and Adaptive Strategies | 3 |
GER430 | Mental Health and Aging | 3 |
GER440 | Inclusive Practices for Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities | 3 |
GER450 | Family Caregiving and Support Systems | 3 |
GER460 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Gerontology and Disability Services | 3 |
HUM490 | Capstone Project – Human Services | 3 |
| Sub – Total | 24 |
| MAJOR IN LONG-TERM CARE |
|
LTC410 | Long-Term Care Administration | 3 |
LTC420 | Geriatric Care Management | 3 |
LTC430 | Healthcare Financing and Reimbursement Systems | 3 |
LTC440 | Quality Assurance and Risk Management in Long-Term Care | 3 |
LTC450 | End-of-Life Care and Ethical Decision-Making | 3 |
LTC460 | Staffing, Supervision and Workforce Development | 3 |
LTC470 | Long-Term Care Law and Regulation | 3 |
HUM490 | Capstone Project – Human Services | 3 |
| Sub – Total | 24 |
| MAJOR IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH |
|
OCC410 | Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety | 3 |
OCC420 | Workplace Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs | 3 |
OCC430 | Ergonomics and Human Factors in the Workplace | 3 |
OCC440 | Occupational Stress and Mental Health | 3 |
OCC450 | Injury Prevention and Health Promotion Strategies | 3 |
OCC460 | Substance Use and Workplace Interventions | 3 |
OCC470 | Health Policy and Labor Law | 3 |
HUM490 | Capstone Project – Human Services | 3 |
| Sub – Total | 24 |
| Total | 120 |
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