Professional Studies, Health & Human Services Concentration, B.S.
Complete your bachelor’s degree and advance your career with a flexible online program that turns experience into opportunity.
The Professional Studies Program is an online bachelor’s degree completion program designed for students who want to maximize their previous college credits and advance their careers. It provides interdisciplinary knowledge to help you navigate the demands of today’s workforce.
The program’s core focuses on organizational communication, ethics, management and leadership skills. As part of the core curriculum, you’ll take a professional development seminar (PSP 390) and complete a capstone and internship experience (PSP 490), giving you hands-on learning opportunities that connect classroom knowledge with real-world applications.
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Advance Your Career
This program prepares you for a career in health and human services, providing the knowledge and skills needed for roles in social work, counseling and community advocacy. Work closely with your academic advisor to choose courses that align with your goals.
Major Requirements
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General Education Requirements (37 hours)
Graduation Requirements (4 hours)
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Major Requirements (18 hours)
- PSP 100 - Introduction to Professional Studies
- PSP 263 - Leadership Foundations
- PSP 280 - Professional Ethics and Legal Principles
- PSP 300 - Professional Communication
- PSP 325 - Organizational Behavior Principles
- PSP 390 - Professional Development Seminar
- PSP 490 - Capstone and Internship Experience
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Health & Human Services Concentration (30 hours)
Choose at least 30 credit hours from courses in the following disciplines: CRJ, HCS, HCA, HES, SED, SOC, or PSY. Students must take at least 21 credit hours from courses at the 300-499 level.
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General Elective Credits (31 hours)
Students must complete enough general electives to reach the minimum 120 hours to graduate with at least 9 credits of electives at the 300-499 level.
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Total Credit Hours - Minimum 120 hours
On occasion, technical and/or program requirements may also meet specific General Education requirements. Please confer with your program advisor to determine which courses, if any, may be counted accordingly.
All bachelor's degree programs at Lenoir-Rhyne require at least 120 credit hours. If, in combination, General Education, technical, and program requirements do not generate at least 120 hours, additional credits must be completed to achieve 120 hours. These classes may be general electives, or a student may complete a minor or additional major.
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