Master of Science in Human Sciences Degree Program Requirements

The Human Sciences program requires a minimum of 33 credit hours of course work and three credit hours of clinical practicum. Through the program, students will understand various mental health issues and acquire the necessary skills to work systematically with individuals, couples, and families. 

Required Courses
HUSC 5351	Family Theory and Issues	3
HUSC 5355	Human Development	3
HUSC 5332	Marriage and Family Therapy Pre-Practicum	3
HUSC 5356	Marriage and Family Therapy Practicum I	3
or HUSC 5369	Thesis
HUSC 5358	Mental Health and Psychopathology	3
HUSC 5361	Victimization and Crisis Management	3
HUSC 5362	Counseling Diverse Populations	3
HUSC 5364	Clinical Assessment	3
HUSC 5368	Family Ethics and Issues	3
HUSC 5371	Group Therapy	3
HUSC 5374	Addiction and Family Intervention	3
HUSC 5334	Research Problems	3
Total Hours		36

Master of Science in Human Sciences Degree Sequence

First Year
Fall - Semester 1	Hours	Spring - Semester 2	Hours
HUSC 5351	3	HUSC 5371	3
HUSC 5355	3	HUSC 5364	3
HUSC 5361	3	HUSC 5362	3
Total	9	Total	9
Total Hours: 18

Second Year
Fall - Semester 1	Hours	Spring - Semester 2	Hours
HUSC 5358	3	HUSC 5374	3
HUSC 5368	3	HUSC 5334	3
HUSC 5332	3	HUSC 5356	3
		or HUSC 5369
Total	9	Total	9
Total Hours: 18

Academic Deans

Name	Unit
Total Semester Credit Hours: 36

Marketable Skills

Marketable skills, as defined by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's 60x30TX Plan, include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas, are valued by employers, and can be either primary or complementary to a major. Marketable skills are acquired by students through education, including curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities. 

Degree Skills

1. Knowledge of human behavior and mental health issues
2. Knowledge of theoretical models used in clinical settings
3. Knowledge of diagnosing, case formulation, and treatment planning
4. Ability to work with marginalized populations 

Concentration Skills

1. Analytical thinking
2. Critical thinking
3. Problem solving
4. Communication
5. Self-awareness 

Co-curricular and Extracurricular Skills 

1. Effective communication
2. Active listening
3. Rapport building 
4. Crisis management 
5. Flexibility 
6. Time management