Program: Human Service Management and Leadership, BS - University of North Texas

May 16, 2025

2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalog

This program is designed for students who wish to pursue a professional career in one of the many occupational areas within the field of human and social services. The program is structured to accommodate students who transfer to UNT from community colleges. A major strength of the program is its close affiliation with employers and service providers within the Dallas–Fort Worth region. This program is offered at the UNT Dallas Campus.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in human service management and leadership include the following.

Hours Required and General/College Requirements:

A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the “General University Requirements ” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Public Affairs and Community Service requirements.

Major Requirements:

Completion of a minimum of 33 hours from the human service curriculum, of which 27 must be advanced.

Students should complete 3000-level courses before enrolling in 4000-level courses. Prerequisites are given in course descriptions and in the online schedule of classes at www.unt.edu/registrar.

Preferred courses include:

Specialization/Certificate Program Requirements:

A minimum of 12 hours in one of the approved human services specialization or certificate programs. Advanced-level course work is required for these areas.

Alternative Dispute Resolution – 12 hours

PACS 4000 - Mediation
PACS 4050 - Negotiation and Dispute Resolution
PACS 4060 - Practicum in Mediation and Dispute Resolution
Elective (3 hours) chosen from: workplace alternative dispute resolution, hostage negotiation, global work dispute resolution, crisis intervention or dynamics of school conflict

Applied Gerontology – 12 hours

Criminalistics – 15 hours

BIOL 3331 - Biomedical Criminalistics
CJUS 3330 - Introduction to Criminalistics
CJUS 4360 - Criminal Investigation
CJUS 4370 - Advanced Criminalistics I
or
CJUS 4380 - Advanced Criminalistics II
Elective (3 hours): course approved by criminal justice criminalistics coordinator

Substance Abuse/Addictions – 12 hours

Volunteer and Community Resource Management – 15 hours

Other Course Requirements:

Students are strongly advised to take the following courses as part of their associate degree curriculum, the UNT core curriculum or as elective course work:

A biology course with emphasis on human body systems
Introduction to psychology
A course in cultural diversity
Technical writing

Electives:

Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum Requirements. Students are responsible for completing the total minimum hours required for the degree.

Other Requirements:

At least 24 hours of upper-division work in residence