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Human Relations

College of Professional Studies

Location: Lincoln

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Undergraduate

The Human Relations major is designed for persons seeking careers in human service professions. It combines studies in the fields of psychology, sociology, human relations, and communication. Coursework focuses on human development, personality theory, interpersonal and group communication, multiculturalism, professional ethics, and developing counseling skills.

Graduates work in positions in the fields of social/community services, criminal justice, corrections, child welfare, gerontology, and a variety of non-profit settings. Coursework in the Human Relations major also prepares graduates to continue beyond a bachelor’s degree to an advanced degree in counseling and management.

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Social and Community Services Manager/Administrator
2018 Median Pay: $65,320 per year
Job Outlook: +13% from 2018-2028
Social and community service managers coordinate and supervise social service programs and community organizations. They work for nonprofit organizations, private for-profit social service companies, and government agencies.

Probation/Parole Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist
2018 Median Pay: $53,020 per year
Job Outlook: +3% from 2016-2026
Probations officers and correctional treatment specialists provide social services to assist in rehabilitation of law offenders in custody or on probation or parole.

Child Welfare Specialist
Median Pay: $48,198 per year
Job Outlook: +11% from 2018-2028
A Child Welfare Specialist ensure a suitable environment, medical care and schooling. They also supervise care through home visits, and make decision for the child such as whether to remove them from their current home. Other aspects of the job include updating client files, preparing court reports, investigating potential neglect cases, and managing volunteers.

Child and Family Social Worker
Median Pay: $38,420 per year
Job Outlook: +12% from 2018-2028
A Child and Family Social Worker provides services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families. They maximize the family's well-being, as well as the academic functioning of the children. They may also, assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned and abused children.

Training and Development Manager
Median Pay: $113,350 per year
Job Outlook: +8% from 2018-28
Training and development managers plan, coordinate, and direct skills- and knowledge-enhancement programs for an organization’s staff.

Source: bls.gov; Chegg Career Match; O*Net Online

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Requirements for the Human Relations Major:

Complete the following courses:

HRE 315 - Group Counseling (3)

HRE 417 - Multicultural Counseling (3)

HRE 421 - Internship in Human Relations (0-12)

HRE 497 - Senior Seminar I (3)

HRE 498 - Senior Seminar II (3)

BUS 215 - Business Statistics (3) or

SSI 217 - Applied Statistics for Social Science (3)

CMS 220 - Interpersonal Communication (3)

IDS 206 - Introduction to Research (3)

PSY 117 - Introduction to Psychology (3)

PSY 234 - Introduction to Counseling Theories and Techniques (3)

PSY 259 - Lifespan Development (3) or

PSY 255 - Child and Adolescent Development (3) or

PSY 256 - Adult Development (3)

PSY 416 - Abnormal Psychology (3)

SOC 336 - Social Psychology (3)

Complete one of the following emphases:

General emphasis:

Students may select the general emphasis area. Students will be required to complete an ethics course, BUS 365 or CRJ 420 , and nine additional credits hours selected from the Communication, Criminal Justice, or Leadership emphasis areas.

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LADC - Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Doane University has an opportunity for a limited number of students to receive free tuition and fees to complete the course work for the Provisional Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification (PLADC). The funding is offered through the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) and includes a $750 stipend to purchase a laptop or pay for textbooks. The goal of BHECN’s student-training program is to increase the number of behavioral health professionals in Nebraska, especially in rural and underserved areas. There is a great need for addiction counselors in Nebraska, so career growth is strong.

This opportunity is available to bachelor’s level students and non-degree seeking students. Students apply for funding through BHECN. Undergraduate students complete 8 courses and 300 hours of clinical experience in order to apply for the PLADC. Graduate students in the Master of Arts in Counseling program are eligible to receive for funding for three graduate-level courses that meet the PLADC requirements.

For information on the P-LADC and potential funding to earn the provisional licensure, access this link to the BHECN.

A new degree program, Substance Use Counseling, includes all of the course work for the PLADC. Students who are interested in learning more about the Substance Use Counseling degree, or funding the opportunity through BHECN should contact their advisor to discuss the best course of action.

The Human Relations major includes a 12-credit emphasis area.

The emphasis areas will allow students to tailor their degree program to match their educational and professional goals. Students will have an opportunity to build and refine their knowledge and skills in the emphasis area selected through their internship experience.

Students will select one emphasis area from the following:

Communication
Criminal Justice
Leadership
General

Communication

BUS 365 Ethics in the Business Environment
CMS 315 Organizational Behavior
CMS 323 Training and Development
CMS 330 Public Relations

Criminal Justice

CRJ 210 Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRJ 312 Juvenile Justice
CRJ 420 Professional Ethics in Criminal Justice
SOC 288 Deviance

Leadership

BUS 331/HRE 331 Personnel Law
BUS 365 Ethics in the Business Environment
BUS 415/HRE 415 Leadership in Organizations
BUS 4XX Leading the Non-Profit Organization

General

Students may select a general emphasis area. Students will be required to complete an ethics course (either BUS 365 - Ethics in the Business Environment or CRJ 420- Professional Ethics in Criminal Justice) and nine additional credit hours (or three courses) selected from Communication, Criminal Justice or Leadership emphasis areas.

As an adult learner, it’s a good feeling to know you’re with people from different cultures and backgrounds and that we all accept each other.

Lesly Cayetano ’18
Human Relations

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We've had such a great experience at Doane with the people, the classes, being able to lead and manage in our outside lives, professionally and personally.

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Requirements for the Human Relations Major:

Complete the following courses:

Complete one of the following emphases:

Communication emphasis:

Criminal Justice emphasis:

Leadership emphasis:

General emphasis:

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