Overview

The degree is an interdisciplinary program where students study the psychology and sociology of human behavior and learn how this information can be used to address human needs. Through three emphasis areas, students also have opportunities to focus their studies and take internships within the field for academic credit.

Within and beyond South Dakota, our alumni are working as ranking law enforcement officers, child protection specialists, disabilities services administrators, probation and parole officers, and in many other critical professions. Graduates also attend graduate school in the counseling, social work, and public health fields.

Program Features

BHSU HMS is an interdisciplinary program which allows you to study the psychology and sociology of human behavior and learn how this information can be used to address human needs. BHSU offers emphases in Community Studies, Family Studies, and Justice Studies, allowing you the opportunity to focus your research and take internships within the field best suited for you. Our alumni are currently employed as ranking law enforcement officers, child protection specialists, probation and parole officers, disability services administrators, and many other related professions. Graduates also attend graduate school in the counseling, social work, and public health fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Case Management

Program Planning & Evaluation
Social Problems

Research Methods

Race & Ethnic Relations

Social Policy

General Psychology

Psychology of Abnormal Behavior

Psychology of Trauma

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

61

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Social Work Psychology Counselling Psychology View 236 other Bachelors in Counselling Psychology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.6

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

61

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the following high school courses with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0:

4 years of English
3 years of math (algebra or higher level)
3 years of laboratory science
3 years of social science
1 year of fine arts

Students must meet one of the following admissions requirements:

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.6
Minimum composite ACT of 18 (SAT score of 970 or above)
Rank in the top 60% of high school class

Tuition Fee

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International

11865 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11865 USD per year during 48 months.
National

11865 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11865 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

8763 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8763 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Spearfish

1144 - 1990 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Human Services.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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