The Lesley H. and William L. Collins College of Professional Studies
Queens Campus
Overview
The Human Touch
The service professions are among today’s fastest growing fields. In fact, employers in every field seek professionals who demonstrate the knowledge and skills for which the service professions are known. Whether they recruit for social work or law enforcement, government or education, employers want managers and staff with the interpersonal skills and understanding of human dynamics crucial to every organization’s success.
You can prepare for the profession and related fields through the Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Health and Human Services at St. John’s University. Offered by our College of Professional Studies, the program provides a solid foundation in the theory and practice of health administration, as well as the social and behavioral sciences. Students learn how these fields promote cultural awareness and sensitivity by developing social and health policies, utilizing local resources, and serving individuals, families, and communities.
Committed to serving student needs, registered nurses seeking admission to the program are granted a maximum of 60 credits toward earning a Bachelor of Science degree.
Reflecting the University’s Vincentian and Catholic values, the program places emphasis on providing quality, services for marginalized populations including the elderly, the poor and the mentally ill. Benefiting from St. John’s metropolitan commitment, the Health and Human Services majors have access to invaluable health services and human services internship opportunities at leading, social service organizations, New York-area hospitals and other types of providers.
Students have an opportunity to concentrate in either Human Services or Health Services Administration.
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For more information about admission to this and other acclaimed undergraduate programs at St. John’s University, please visit Undergraduate Admission online. Or contact us directly at the campus of your choice:
Admission Office - Queens Campus
718-990-2000
admissions@stjohns.edu
Department Contact
April Rogers
Program Coordinatorrogersa@stjohns.edu
718-990-3589
Courses
There are several tracks a student can take to earn a degree in Health and Human Services. Please click on the links below to be taken to the tracks requirements
To earn the Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Human Services (Health Services Administration Track), students complete 120 credits, including core, major-sequence and elective courses as outlined below.
Major Area Requirements: 39 Credits
Required Coursework for All Majors: 21 Credits from the following courses:
| HHS | 3000 | Introduction to Health and Human Services | 3 |
| HSA | 1002 | Introduction to Health Services Administration | 3 |
| HSA | 1100 | The U.S Health Care Systems | 3 |
| HSC | 1100 | Research Course | 3 |
| HSC | 1102 | Social Justice | 3 |
| HSC | 1020 | Survey of Human Services | 3 |
HSA Concentration: 21 Credits:
18 Credits from the following courses:
| HSA | 1003 | Ethical Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| HSA | 1004 | The Health Care Labor Force and The Use of Technology | 3 |
| HSA | 1011 | Legal Aspects of Health Organizations | 3 |
| HSA | 1012 | Financial Administration of Health Care Institutions | 3 |
| HSA | 1020 | Advanced Health Services Administration | 3 |
| HSA | 1040 | Long Term Care Administration | 3 |
And 3 Credits from the following courses:
| HSA | 1023* | Internship in Institutional Health Services Administration | 3 |
| HSA | 1024* | Internship in Institutional Health Services Administration | 3 |
| HSA | 1025* | Internship in Health Services Organization | 3 |
| HSA | 1035 | Ambulatory Care: Organization and Administration | 3 |
| HSA | 1042 | Introduction to Managed Health Care | 3 |
*With permission of director required.
Professional Area: 9 Credits:
6 Credits from the following courses:
| MGT | 1001 | Principles of Management I | 3 |
| ACC | 1007 | Fundamentals of Accounting I | 3 |
And 3 Credits from any:
| ACC | Accounting | 3 | |
| BLW | Business Law | 3 | |
| ECO | Economics | 3 | |
| MGT | Management | 3 | |
| MKT | Marketing | 3 |
Free Electives: 12 Credits
Other Liberal Arts Requirements: 18 Credits
9 Credits from the following courses:
| ENG | 1006 | Effective Business Writing | 3 |
| MTH | 1003 | Introduction to College Mathematics I | 3 |
| MTH | 1021 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
And 3 credits for the Social Science Requirement:
| SOC | Any SOC Elective | 3 |
And 6 credits from the following courses:
| PSY | 1001 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC | 1001 | General Sociology | 3 |
| ECO | 1001 | Principles of Economics I | 3 |
| PSC | 1001 | American National Government | 3 |
| HIS | Any HIS Elective | 3 |
To earn the Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Human Services (Human Services Track), students complete 120 credits, including core, major-sequence and elective courses as outlined below.
Major Area Requirements: 39 Credits
Required Coursework: 18 Credits from the following courses:
| HHS | 3000 | Introduction to Health and Human Services | 3 |
| HSA | 1002 | Introduction to Health Services Administration | 3 |
| HSA | 1100 | The U.S Health Care Systems | 3 |
| HSC | 1100 | Research Course | 3 |
| HSC | 1102 | Social Justice | 3 |
| HSC | 1020 | Survey of Human Services | 3 |
HSS Concentration: 27 Credits
15 Credits from the following courses:
| HSC | 1030 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
| HSC | 1071 | Gerontology | 3 |
| HSC | 1072 | Child Advocacy | 3 |
| HSC | 1073 | Chemical Dependency | 3 |
| HSC | 1074 | Behavioral Health in the Community | 3 |
And 9 Credits from the following courses:
| HSC | 1081 | Gerontology Internship | 3 |
| HSC | 1082 | Child Advocacy Internship | 3 |
| HSC | 1083 | Chemical Dependency Internship | 3 |
| HSC | 1084 | Behavioral Health | 3 |
| HSC | 1085 | Child Care Internship | 3 |
Professional Area: 9 Credits:
3 Credits from the following courses:
| MGT | 1001 | Principle of Management I | 3 |
And 6 Credits from the following courses:
| HSC | 1049 | Career Theory and Planning in the Human Services | 3 |
| HSC | 1060 | Methods and Policies for the Human Services | 3 |
| HSC | 1065 | Group Dynamics for the Human Services | 3 |
| HSA | 1035 | Ambulatory Care: Organization and Administration | 3 |
| HSA | 1040 | Long-Term Care Administration | 3 |
| HSA | 1042 | Introduction to Managed Health Care | 3 |
Free Electives: 12 Credits
Other Liberal Arts Requirements: 18 Credits
9 Credits from the following courses:
| ENG | 1006 | Effective Business Writing | 3 |
| MTH | 1003 | Introduction to College Mathematics I | 3 |
| MTH | 1021 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
And 6 credits for the Social Science Requirement:
PSY | 1001 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC | Any SOC Elective | 3 |
And 3 credits from the following courses:
| PSY | 1017 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOC | 1001 | General Sociology | 3 |
| SOC | 1026 | Sociology of Deviance | 3 |
Core requirements are required for both tracks.
36 Credits from the following courses:
| DNY | 1000C | Discover New York | 3 |
| ENG | 1000C | English Composition | 3 |
| ENG | 1100C | Literature in a Global Context | 3 |
| HIS | 1000C | Emergence of a Global Society | 3 |
| PHI | 1000C | Philosophy of the Human Person | 3 |
| PHI | 1021 | Moral and Political Philosophy | 3 |
| PHI | 3000C | Metaphysics | 3 |
| SCI | 1000C | Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| SPE | 1000C | Public Speaking for the College Student | 3 |
| THE | 1000C | Perspectives on Christianity | 3 |
| THE | 1040 Series | Theology | 3 |
| THE | Any THE Elective | 3 |
And: Modern Foreign Language/Cultural Studies: 6 Credits from:
| 6 Credits from any second language or: | |||
| ART | 1000C | The Creative Process | 3 |
| LAC | 1000C | Language and Culture | 3 |
Opportunities
Internships
Students gain confidence and real-world experiences through internships. Students with the Human Services Concentration are expected to complete 12 credits (about 288 hours) in one to three field-reputable agencies that are chosen by the student or the College. Students who are in the Health Services Administration Concentration are also encouraged to experience internships. The Program Director works closely with the students to ensure success.
| Human Services Concentration | Health Services Administration Concentration |
| Alcoholism/Substance Abuse | Introduction to Health Services Administration |
| Behavioral Health | Ethical Issues in Health Care |
| Child Advocacy | Health Care Labor Force and Use of Technology |
| Gerontology | US Health Care Systems |
| Group Dynamics | Human Resource Administration of Health Agencies |
| Health and Human Services | Legal Aspects of Health Organizations |
| Human Growth Development | Financial Administration of Health Institutions |
| Internships | Advanced Health Services Administration |
| Methods and Policies | Drug Programs and Control |
| Social Justice | Introduction to Health Education |
| Survey of Human Services | Long-Term Administration |
| Free Electives | Managed Health Care |
| Ambulatory Care | |
| Patience Rights and Responsibilities | |
| Social Justice | |
| Health and Human Services |
Additional Information
Health and Human Services Administration majors enjoy the advantages of being part of St. John’s University. As a metropolitan university committed to Vincentian and Catholic values, St. John’s has forged strategic partnerships with leading healthcare providers throughout the New York area. These relationships make it possible for students to network and have access to professional internships giving them invaluable real-life experience.
They also benefit from the many academic resources for which the University is known. Facilities include high-tech classrooms, state-of-the-art computer laboratories, a 1.7 million-volume University Library systems and our new D’Angelo Center. This five-story, 127,000-square foot University and Student Center equipped with classrooms, lecture halls, a Starbucks Café and a full-service food court.
They have the option of joining the campus Computer Science Society for access to community service and networking and other career-related opportunities.
In addition, students have the option of taking part in the University’s innovative study abroad programs — further expanding their educational and experiential horizons.
**This program also has a Pathways to MS Healthcare Systems. To get more information on our Pathways program, please visit our CCPS Pathways page or contact your academic advisor.