B.A. Degree with a Distributive 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 Minnesota West Community and Technical College. 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.

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

Major requirements:
PSYC 389 - Intro to Counseling..............................................PSYC2210 - Basic Counseling Skills
PHIL/RELI 336 - Professional Ethics
SCWK 350 - Social Welfare Programs & Policies
SOCI 380 - Methods of Social Research I

6 credit hours from:
PSYC 329 - Psychology of Gender
PSYC 450 - Selected Topics in Psychology
PSYC 364 - Industrial Psychology
PSYC 369 - Psychology of Personality

15 credit hours from:
SCWK 351 - Aging in American Society
SCWK 352 - Child and Family Welfare
SCWK 353 - Social Intervention with Families
SCWK 375 - 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:
HCAD - Practicum in Health Care Administration (transfer)
SOCI 450 - Practicum in Human Services
PSYC 495 - Internship
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 following:

Emmetsburg Site at 800.861.8981 or 3200 College Drive, PO Box 452, Emmetsburg, Iowa  50536
Estherville Site at 800.650.4346 or 300 S. 18th Street, PO Box 135, Estherville, Iowa  51334
Spencer Site  at 800.798.8090 or 1900 N. Grand Avenue, PO Box 245, Spencer, Iowa  51301
Spirit Lake Site at 800.670.5582 or 2008 Hill Avenue, PO Box 24, Spirit Lake, Iowa  51360