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2021-2022 Graduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Human Services, M.S.


General Program Information


Jamie B. Brown, Ph.D. Professor, Program Coordinator
Warf-Pickel 303
(423) 439-7692
brownjb@etsu.edu

Faculty: Julia Bernard, Jamie Brown, Lisa Dunkley, Bill Garris, Mary Langenbrunner, Kwangman Ko, Bethany Novotny.

Human Services is a broadly defined field with an interdisciplinary knowledge base, focused on prevention and remediation to uniquely promote various ways to meet human needs. The Master of Science (M.S.) in Human Services offers a core curriculum, internship, and capstone experience to provide enhanced competence and advanced qualifications grounded in best practice and directed toward success in the helping professions. Graduates may further their careers in leadership of human service programs, administration of nonprofits, staff training, grant writing, team leader, program development and coordination, family support, operational management, marketing and public relations, research and program evaluation, advocacy and community organizing, advancement and fundraising, and expanding number of roles with private, public, voluntary, international, and nonprofit organizations. NOTE: The Master of Science does not lead to professional licensure as a counselor. See the M.A. in Counseling program for information on counselor preparation programs.

Admission Requirements


The Department of Counseling and Human Services values diversity and does not condone or engage in discrimination based on race, color, gender identity and expression, sexual or affectional orientation, religion, age, national origin, veteran status, physical disability, or socioeconomic status.

Because of the importance of interactional competency in the field of human services, interpersonal skills, professional behavior, and aptitude for human services work will be considered in addition to academic potential.

In addition to submitting an application and official transcript of all academic work previously completed, the following are required (all materials are to be submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies):

  1. An undergraduate Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher

Exception: Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 may be considered for admission after completion of at least 9 hours of graduate coursework with at least a GPA of 3.5

  1. Three (3) letters of reference that address the applicant’s abilities and potential for graduate education and human services professional practice;
  2. An essay (2-3 pages) detailing experiences that have shaped pursuit of the degree, disposition and skills for advocating and helping others in their personal and social development, and what to anticipate from the graduate program;
  3. A resume, including personal data, educational experience, employment and volunteer experiences, specialized trainings/professional development, grant or scholarship authorship and/or implementation, organization officer or board membership, and professional affiliations and recognition; and
  4. After a review of application materials, applicants whose documents indicate a potential for success will be invited for an interview (video conferencing, phone, or in person) with human services graduate program faculty.

Please note that applicants who are otherwise qualified for admission may not be admitted based on program enrollment and limited resources.

Human Services, M.S. Degree Requirements: 36 credits


Core Requirements 24 credits
Advisor Approved Electives 9 credits
Capstone 3 credits
TOTAL 36 credits

Capstone: 3 credits