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2019-2020 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog 
    
2019-2020 SUNY Potsdam Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Human Services Minor


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Open with certain restrictions to all majors.

The Human Services minor is an interdisciplinary minor housed in Sociology and offered principally within the Departments of Sociology, Psychology, Community Health, and Politics. The minor provides an opportunity for students to develop a critical understanding of the human services area through examination of the related disciplines. An appreciation for differing perspectives and an understanding of values and their effects are also gained.

No more than six semester hours of this minor may be counted toward the following majors: Sociology, Psychology, Politics, or Community Health. The minor consists of three core required courses, a choice of one of four concentrations and electives.

Program Requirements


One of the Following Concentrations: 9-10 Credits


Child Welfare/Youth Services: 9-10 Credits


One of the Following:

Aging: 9 Credits


Mental Health: 9 Credits


Electives: 3-4 Credits


**SOCI 470 involves an internship. All Human Services minors are strongly encouraged to do an internship. Internships can be arranged at local St. Lawrence County human service agencies or at an agency in the student’s home area.

Choose one elective from any of the other courses listed above (in any concentration) or from the following list of supporting courses:

Total Credit Hours Required: 22-24


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