Program Overview

  • Duration

    1 Year (Self-Paced)

  • Total Courses

    10

  • Total Credit Hours

    60

The Human Services program at University of North Carolina is designed to prepare students for careers dedicated to helping individuals and communities overcome challenges and improve their well-being. Students learn about human behavior, social issues, and intervention strategies. They gain practical experience in social work, counseling, and community service. Graduates are equipped to work in various human service organizations, social work agencies, and community outreach programs, where they make a significant impact by providing support, resources, and advocacy to those in need.

Learn about interpersonal practice with individuals, families, and small groups in social work, emphasizing social work interventions, counseling techniques, and support for individuals and groups. Analyze social work practice, counseling skills, and social work with diverse populations.


Explore social work policy and practice, emphasizing social work within organizations, communities, and society. Analyze social work policies, community interventions, and the role of social workers in addressing social issues.


Learn about social work and human services, focusing on the study of social service organizations, human services delivery, and social work practice. Analyze social work principles, human services systems, and social work intervention strategies.


Learn about statistics for social workers, covering statistical methods, data analysis, and research design in social work. Analyze statistical techniques, data interpretation, and research in social work disciplines.


Discuss social work and substance abuse, emphasizing the study of substance abuse issues, addiction treatment, and support for individuals with substance use disorders. Analyze substance abuse prevention, intervention strategies, and the role of social workers in addressing addiction.

This course examines human behavior in social contexts, studying the impact of social factors on human behavior and the role of social environments in human services. Human Behavior and Social Environment is essential for social service professionals.


This course examines social work and welfare systems. Students study social policies, welfare programs, and the role of social workers in assisting individuals and families. Social Work and Welfare are essential for social workers and advocates.


Delves into family therapy within the context of social work. Students study family systems, therapeutic techniques, and the application of family therapy in social work practice. Social Work and Family Therapy are critical for family-focused social work practice.


Within this course, the focus is on advanced social work practice. Students study intervention strategies, assessment, and case management, with a focus on serving diverse client populations. Advanced Social Work Practice is vital for experienced social workers.


This course offers an in-depth study of human services, allowing students to explore various aspects of the field, including client needs, intervention strategies, and the role of human service professionals. Human Services is essential for those pursuing careers in human services.

TUITION

Fees Breakdown Cost
MASTER'S DEGREE (MSSE) $27,000
Medical Insurance $0.00
Personal Expenses $0.00
Study Materials $0.00
Food Cost $0.00
Total Tuition Fee $27,000
WHERE AFFORDABILITY

Meets Opportunity

At the University of North Carolina, we champion the synergy of affordability and opportunity. Our unwavering dedication to accessible education ensures that exceptional learning doesn't come with an exorbitant price. We unlock the gates to knowledge, extending students the opportunity to flourish without the heavy weight of overwhelming tuition costs, empowering them for a brighter, more promising future.

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Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's Degree or equiv. international education

Credit Hours

60

Course Duration

1 Year (Self-Paced)

Courses Offered

10

FOUNDATIONS OF SOCIAL SERVICES AND CLIENT SUPPORT:

The College of Social Services begins with a focus on the foundations of social services and client support. Students delve into the principles of social work, counseling, and community services. This foundational knowledge equips them with the skills necessary to assist and advocate for individuals and communities in need.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE AND INTERACTION WITH CLIENTS:

Beyond the classroom, the College of Social Services places a strong emphasis on practical experience and direct interaction with clients. Students have opportunities to engage in internships, conduct counseling sessions, and work with diverse populations. These experiences not only enhance their practical social service skills but also provide valuable insights into the field of social services.

GLOBAL SOCIAL ISSUES AND INTERNATIONAL SERVICE INITIATIVES:

The College of Social Services at University of North Carolina is committed to addressing global social issues and fostering international service initiatives. Our curriculum explores international perspectives on social services and encourages students to engage in service projects with global impact. Additionally, we offer study abroad programs and collaborate with social service organizations and advocates from around the world, enabling students to gain a global perspective on social services.

Interpersonal Practice With Individuals, Families, And Small Groups (SSV-045)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An Introduction To Family And Child Services
     Rights And Responsibilities Of Parents, Children, And Government
     Preventive And Family Support Services
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Supporting Families With Day Care And Child Development Programs
     Family Income Security
     Law And Procedure: Court Intervention With Children, Youth, And Families
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Protecting Children From Abuse And Neglect
     Family Preservation
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Foster Care: A Service For Children And Their Families
     Families By Adoption
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Case Example: Juvenile Delinquents: The Community'S Dilemma
     Professional Responsibilities: Ethics And Advocacy

Social Work Policy And Practice (Organization, Community And Society) (SSV-186)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE

Social Work And Human Services (SSV-325)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Human Services: A New Direction
     A History Of Helping
     Human Service Workers: Agents Of Change
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Human Services: Identifying Problems And Causes
     Human Service Boundaries: Special Populations, Special Systems
     Medical And Psychiatric Approaches And The Person In Need
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Behavioral Approaches And The Person In Need
     Psychotherapeutic Approaches And The Person In Need
     Integrating The Contemporary Strategies, Personal Relationships Skills, And The Supervisory Process
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Problem Assessment, Planning, Brokering
     Inspiring Change In Human Service Clients
     Case Management: Cornerstone For Human Services
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Crisis Intervention
     Social Intervention: Prevention Through Environmental Change
     Social Control, Human Rights, Ethics And The Law  

Statistics For Social Workers (SSV-774)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Introduction To Statistical Analysis
     Frequency Distributions And Graphs
     Measures Of Central Tendency And Variability
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Normal Distribution
     The Basics Of Hypothesis Testing
     Sampling Distributions And Testing The Null Hypothesis
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Selecting A Statistical Test
     Correlation
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Regression Analyses
     Cross-Tabulation
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     T-Tests And Analysis Of Variance
     Other Contributions Of Statistics To Evidence-Based Practice

Social Work And Substance Abuse (SSV-836)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     An Overview Of The Declare Therapy
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Basic Methods
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Initial Interview
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Diagnosis/Treatment
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Challenges/Choices

Human Behavior And Social Environment (HUS-009)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE

Social Work And Welfare (HUS-230)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Competing Perspectives On Social Welfare
     Social Welfare: Basic Concepts
     Social Work As A Profession
     Generalist Social Work Practice
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Responses To Human Diversity
     Religion And Social Work
     Poverty The Central Concept
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Nature And Causes Of Poverty
     The Development Of Antipoverty Programs
     Child Welfare
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Crime And Criminal Justice
     Health Care
     Mental Health And Developmental Disability
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Housing, Homelessness, And Community Development
     Aging
     Developing Your Own Perspective On Social Welfare.

Social Work And Family Therapy (HUS-641)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Evolution Of Family Therapy
     Lessons From The Early Models: Group Process And Communications Analysis
     Basic Techniques Of Family Therapy
     The Fundamental Concepts Of Family Therapy
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Bowen Family Systems Therapy
     Strategic Family Therapy
     Structural Family Therapy
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Experiential Family Therapy
     Psychoanalytic Family Therapy
     Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Family Therapy In The Twenty-First Century
     Solution-Focused Therapy
     Narrative Therapy
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Integrative Models
     Comparative Analysis
     Research On Family Intervention: Family Treatment And Prevention Programs

Advanced Social Work Practice (HUS-769)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     The Domain Of The Social Work Profession
     Merging Person With Profession
     Merging The Person'S Art With The Profession'S Science
     The Roles And Functions Performed By Social Workers
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Guiding Principles For Social Workers
     Practice Frameworks For Social Work
     Facilitating Change Through Decision Making
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Basic Communication And Helping Skills
     Basic Skills For Agency Practice
     Intake And Engagement
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Data Collection And Assessment
     Planning And Contracting.
     Intervention And Monitoring
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Evaluation And Termination
     Guidelines For Working With Vulnerable Client Groups
     Techniques For Sustaining Social Work Practice

Human Services (HUS-906)

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS COURSE
  In Section 1 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Human Services: A New Direction
     A History Of Helping
     Human Service Workers: Agents Of Change
  In Section 2 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Human Services: Identifying Problems And Causes
     Human Service Boundaries: Special Populations, Special Systems
     Medical And Psychiatric Approaches And The Person In Need
  In Section 3 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Behavioral Approaches And The Person In Need
     Psychotherapeutic Approaches And The Person In Need
     Integrating Contemporary Strategies, Personal Relationships Skills, Supervisory Process
  In Section 4 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Problem Assessment, Planning, Brokering
     Case Management: Cornerstone For Human Services
     Inspiring Change In Human Service Clients
  In Section 5 of this course you will cover these topics:
     Crisis Intervention
     Social Intervention: Prevention Through Environmental Change
     Social Control, Human Rights, Ethics And The Law