Grow your Passion for People and Communities in Need
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
If you have an innate desire to help those who require assistance, from individuals to communities, our program will teach you how to provide the services that can positively impact their lives.
The Counseling and Human Services program at Stevenson University is nationally accredited by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education. It prepares students for a broad range of careers in helping those in need. You will learn how a wide variety of individuals and families develop and function, from infants to seniors and across the racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic spectrum. You’ll also benefit from the program’s interdisciplinary approach, taking courses in law and philosophy, as well as psychology and sociology. Finally, you’ll have the chance to apply what you’ve learned in real-world settings-field placements are a crucial part of this program.
Graduates of the Counseling and Human Services program will:
- Apply research findings to analyze common problems encountered in the counseling & human services field and develop appropriate solutions.
- Develop individualized professional development goals and objectives, based on comprehensive self-evaluation and feedback from faculty and supervisors.
- Exhibit consistent professional attitudes and behaviors in applied counseling & human services settings.
- Exhibit culturally sensitive behavior in professional human services settings.
- Exhibit effective and appropriate interpersonal skills in professional counseling & human services settings.
- Synthesize and appropriately apply key concepts, methods and values in counseling & human services to professional situations, independently and with minimal supervision.
Stevenson Counseling and Human Services
Connection to Career
Internship Placements
- American Red Cross
- Baltimore Child Abuse Center
- Carroll County Public Schools
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Public Defender’s Office
Top Employers
- GBMC HealthCare
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
- Maryland Pediatric Group
- State of Maryland
- Teach for America
Graduate Opportunities
- Loyola University
- Towson university
- University of Maryland School of Social Work
- University of Michigan
- University of Scranton
Nationally Accredited
The Counseling and Human Services program at Stevenson University is nationally accredited by the Council for Standards in Human Service Education.
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Career Opportunities
Career Paths for Counseling and Human Services Majors
Graduates of our Counseling and Human Services program embark on many rewarding career choices, including:
• Administrator
• Career Counselor
• Child Welfare Specialist
• Classroom Aid
• Developmental Disabilities Specialist
• Elder Care Worker
• Human Resources Manager
• Public Welfare Advocate
• Service Coordinator
• Social Services Worker
• Substance Abuse Counselor
Curious about internships and job placement after you graduate? Visit our Career Connection Center.
Courses
The courses listed below are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree in Counseling and Human Services. Students must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE).
Specific pre- and co-requisites for each course are listed in the course descriptions.
Major Requirements
FYS 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 credit |
CHS 101 | Family Studies | 3 credits |
CHS 105 | Human Services and Social Policy | 3 credits |
CHS 217 | Professional Development in Counseling & Human Services | 3 credits |
CHS 220 | Diversity and Cultural Competence | 3 credits |
CHS 224 | Research Methods and Writing | 3 credits |
CHS 270 | Psychopharmacology and Addictions | 3 credits |
CHS 315/515 | Group Counseling | 3 credits |
CHS 340/540 | Administration of Human Services | 3 credits |
CHS 360 | Counseling Strategies for Individuals | 3 credits |
CHS 380 | Internship in Counseling and Human Services | 3 credits |
CHS 430 | Family Dynamics and Interventions | 3 credits |
CHS 440 | Practicum in Counseling and Human Services | 9 credits |
CHS 441 | Seminar in Counseling and Human Services | 3 credits |
MATH 136 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 credits |
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PSY 136 | Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences | 4 credits |
PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits |
PSY 108 | Human Growth and Development | 3 credits |
SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
Tracks
Students who do not declare a track must also take 5 focused electives. At least 2 courses must be CHS courses; please see an advisor for the approved list.
Students also have the option of selecting a track in Addictions and Mental Health Counseling or Child, Adolescent, and Family Services, or Community Health.
Addictions and Mental Health Counseling
All major requirements and the following track courses
CHS 370 | Ethics in Counseling | 3 credits |
CHS 371 | Assessment and Treatment of Addictions | 3 credits |
PSY 215 | Psychopathology | 3 credits |
Two additional focused electives – 6 credits |
Child, Adolescent, and Family Services
All major requirements and the following track courses
Minors and Other Options
Minor in Counseling and Human Services
The minor in counseling and human services requires successful completion of a minimum of six courses and 18 credits with an CHS prefix. Please see an academic advisor for more information. General guidelines regarding minors may be found in the Minors section of the catalog.
Minor in Human Resources
Students who do not choose a track are encouraged to explore Professional Minors. The Professional Minor in Human Resources is a particularly good fit for students in Counseling and Human Services.
BS/MS Option
The BS/MS option is available for students majoring in counseling and human services who wish to combine their bachelor’s coursework with work toward a Stevenson University master’s degree in Healthcare Management or a degree in Community-Based Education and Leadership. Students choosing this option may earn their master’s degree in as little as one year after their bachelor’s degree. Interested students must formally apply for entrance into a BS/MS option in their junior year. Once admitted into this program, students develop an educational plan in consultation with their undergraduate and graduate advisors. For more information on this program see the Stevenson University Online catalog.

Meet Our Students & Alumni
The Perfect Match
Anh Nguyen
Counseling and Human Services / Human Resources Professional Minor
Anh’s customization of coursework allowed her to explore new avenues and passions while also staying on track to succeed.
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