B.A. DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN HUMAN SERVICES

Buena Vista University Graduate & Professional Studies is exclusively for students seeking to complete degrees begun elsewhere. We facilitate the smooth transfer of credits from Ellsworth Community College, Iowa Valley Community College District. This advising guide is effective for students entering BVU in the 2011-12 academic year. As course and degree requirements change, students are encouraged to consult with BVU personnel.

Ellsworth Community College has a full articulation agreement with Buena Vista University. Students who have completed an approved associate's degree at ECC can seamlessly move on to complete a bachelor's degree through BVU.

Major requirements:

SCWK 350 - Social Welfare Programs & Policies
SOCI 380 - Methods of Social Research I
PSYC 389 - Intro to Counseling ..........................................................................PSY 245 Intro to Counseling Theories or PSY 246 - Intro to Counseling Skills
PHIL/RELI 336 - Professional Ethics

6 credit hours:

PSYC 329 - Psychology of Gender
PSYC 364 - Industrial Psychology........................................................................PSY 212 -Psychology of Human/Work Relations
PSYC 369 - Psychology of Personality
PSYC 450 - Selected Topics in Psychology

15 credit hours:

SCWK 351 - Aging in American Society
SCWK 352 - Child Welfare
SCWK 353 - Social Intervention with Families
SCWK 375 - Selected Topics in Social Work
SCWK 381 - Methods of Social Research II
SOCI 301 - Human Services in Rural Communities
SOCI 302 - Sociology of Deviant Behavior
SOCI 361 - Racism & Sexism in American Life
SOCI 450 - Selected Topics in Sociology

3 credit hours from:

SOCI 450 - Practicum in Human Services
PSYC - Internship...............................................................................................PSY 941 - Psychology Practicum
HCAD - Practicum in Health Care Adm (transfer)
PSYC/SOCI/SCWK - Upper Level Elective

*Students must earn a minimum of 12 credit hours at the 300/400 level in their major from Buena Vista University. 
*All transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis.  If questions should arise, please contact the Graduate & Professional Studies Iowa Falls location at 866.449.7056 or 1100 College Avenue, Iowa Falls, Iowa  50126.