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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY

2006–2007 General Catalog

College of Human Services

www.west.asu.edu/chs
John R. Hepburn, PhD, Dean

Communication Studies, Department of

Criminal Justice and Criminology, Department of

Gerontology

Nursing Program

Recreation and Tourism Management, Department of

Social Work, Department of

Prelaw Minor

PURPOSE

The College of Human Services serves students and the community by combining forward-reaching education with world-class faculty in a number of service areas. The college focuses on expanding research and influence in areas of violence prevention, lifelong learning, quality of life issues, communication assessment, and advocacy and leadership effectiveness.

ORGANIZATION

The college houses the following academic units:

Center for Violence Prevention and Community Safety

Department of Communication Studies

Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Department of Recreation and Tourism Management

Department of Social Work

Gerontology Program

Nursing Program (ASU College of Nursing)

Partnership for Community Development

DEGREE PROGRAMS

See the College of Human Services Baccalaureate Degrees and Majors and the College of Human Services Graduate Degrees and Majors tables, below.


College of Human Services Baccalaureate Degrees and Majors

Major

Degree

Concentration*

Administered By

Communication Studies

BA, BS

Department of Communication Studies

Criminal Justice and Criminology

BS

Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Nursing

BSN

College of Nursing (Downtown Phoenix campus)

Recreation and Tourism Management

BS

Department of Recreation and Tourism Management

Social Work

BSW

Department of Social Work

* If a major offers concentrations, one must be selected unless noted as optional.


College of Human Services Graduate Degrees and Majors

Major

Degree

Concentration*

Administered By

Communication Studies

MA

Department of Communication Studies

Criminal Justice

MA

Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Social Work

MSW

Advanced generalist practice

Department of Social Work

* If a major offers concentrations, one must be selected unless noted as optional.

Baccalaureate Degree Programs

Admission

Admission to programs in Communication Studies, Criminal Justice and Criminology, Recreation and Tourism Management, or Social Work requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00, and any additional requirements the respective programs impose.

Transfer Students

Any person applying for admission or transfer to the Communication Studies or Criminal Justice and Criminology programs is admitted as a major of that program. A student applying for admission to the Recreation and Tourism Management or Social Work programs must fulfill additional requirements identified in the respective academic program sections that follow.

Degree Requirements

Students seeking a baccalaureate in a College of Human Services major must successfully complete 120 semester hours of college course work, fulfill all university degree requirements, and complete the specific requirements of the degree program. Specific degree requirements are explained under the respective academic program sections that follow.

Graduate Degree Programs

Information regarding university requirements, including admission policies and procedures are explained in the Graduate Catalog.

MINORS AND CERTIFICATES

See West Campus Minors and West Campus Certificates.

SPECIAL GRADING OPTIONS

The College of Human Services grades some courses, internships, field experiences, and individualized instruction on a satisfactory/fail basis. Students who successfully complete these experiences receive a “Y” grade. Such grades are acceptable for meeting program requirements, but these grades are not computed in the GPA.

 

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