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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Human Development and Human Services, B.A.

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Minimum number of credits required to graduate:  124

Minimum Cumulative GPA required to graduate:  2.0

Minimum number of credits to complete the major:  52

 

This bachelor degree program requires a minimum of 124 credits.

The Human Development and Human Services major provides a strong foundation of developmental theory, concepts, and practices to prepare individuals to work with a wide range of age groups in a variety of human service settings. This major also provides a solid base from which to pursue graduate studies in a variety of human service fields, including counseling (e.g., school, adjustment); social work; community engagement; speech and language pathology; child life; K-12 education; and higher education (e.g., admissions, residence life).

Human Development and Human Services majors, like all other Merrimack College students, take additional courses that fulfill liberal studies core requirements, as well as complete a field experience to explore career interests related to human services. Interested students are encouraged to visit the website and speak to their advisor for the most updated information.

Major Requirements

Foundational

All Human Development and Human Services majors must take the following courses.

Cognate

Approaches to Inquiry

Developmental Progressions & Processes

Students choose three of the following courses.

Experiential Learning

Electives

Students tailor their academic experience by selecting two electives from the following.

Note

* Some courses outside of the Winston School of Education & Social Policy may have prerequisites. Consult with your advisor before planning to enroll in these courses.

3+2 Accelerated Programs in School Counseling or Social Work

Merrimack College offers a direct entry accelerated pathway that allows students to satisfy requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Human Services and Master of Education in School Counseling or Master of Social Work in five years.

General Education Requirements

In addition to the major requirements below, you will also need to complete Merrimack’s general education requirements.

Foundational

Cognate

Approaches to Inquiry

Developmental Progressions & Processes

Experiential Learning

  • HDE 2010 - Explorations in the Human Services Credits: 4

Counseling Foundation

Electives

Students tailor their academic experience by selecting electives from the following.

Retention for 3+2 Programs

Students will be expected to achieve/maintain:

  • Grade of B- or better in all HDE courses
  • 3.0 GPA
  • Interview with Graduate Program Director at the end of sophomore year

Note

*Some courses outside of the Winston School of Education & Social Policy may have prerequisites. Consult with your advisor before planning to enroll in these courses.

*After successful completion of the undergraduate portion of the 3+2 programs students will follow the graduate course requirements for the program of study.

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