Bachelor of Science in Integrated Human Services

On this page:

• Why Choose Integrated Human Services?
• Careers
• Real-World Experience
• Success Stories
• Academics and Curriculum
• Admission
• Tuition and Aid
• Professional Opportunities

Why Choose Integrated Human Services?

The integrated human services program will train you to work in human service agencies that serve people who have disabilities, are homeless, are involved in the court system, use assistive technology, and in a variety of other circumstances. Some common entry points for you would be in case management, employment services, assistive technologies, court systems, and social services. The program can also connect you to graduate programs such as clinical mental health counseling, occupational therapy, or related fields. Curriculum flexibility allows you to develop a program that reflects your special interests.

Program Highlights

• 400-hour internship required, providing you with an opportunity to connect with professionals and organizations in the community.
• Ability to pursue a variety of positions upon graduation that focus on serving individuals and communities.
• High-need career field with projected growth being higher than average in the next 10 years.

Related Program

Minor in Integrated Human Services

Combined Degree Program - Integrated Human Services (B.S) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.S.)
For more information, please contact Joseph Keferl.

Joseph Keferl, Rh.D., CRC, Program Director
joseph.keferl@wright.edu

For general questions contact an academic advisor in the CHEH Academic Advising Office.

Careers

The integrated human services program can also be a connection to various graduation programs. Some examples include counseling programs and occupational therapy.

The College of Health, Education, and Human Services has provided a dedicated career consultant to assist you in connecting your major to a career. The career consultant focuses on staying up to date on career trends in education, kinesiology and health, leadership, and human services. Our assigned career consultant is an extension of services offered through Wright State’s Career Services.

View the integrated human services program profile for sample occupations, average salary, and employment projections.

Real-World Experience

Internship

• Integrated Human Services Internship Manual (PDF)
• Internship Supervisor Manual (PDF)

In addition to classroom training, you can pursue an internship opportunity that fits your needs and interests within the human services field. Internship availability is endless.

All integrated human services majors must complete 400 clock hours of practical experience at a human service agency. This requirement may be satisfied during the senior year by spending one or two semesters at an approved internship site. The one-semester internship requires you to work 25 hours per week for 16 weeks. You may register for a two-semester placement which requires 12.5 hours of work per week for 32 weeks. Integrated human services minors are required to complete a 200-clock-hour internship. Each semester you register for an internship, you are required to pay a lab fee. This is added to your tuition.

You are strongly encouraged to complete all of the requirements at one agency. Spending substantial time with a single agency allows for a more meaningful and rewarding experience. Agencies accept and treat students as entry-level employees who can make meaningful contributions to service delivery programs. This is best accomplished by spending enough time at the agency to become knowledgeable of and involved in the day-to-day operations. During your internship, you may be involved in interviewing, case recording, teaching job-seeking and independent living skills, attending staff meetings, contacting resources, in-service activities, follow-up activities, etc. Generally, you do not receive remuneration for your services. The reward is having the opportunity to learn from professional people extremely competent in providing services to those with disabilities and other life-altering experiences.

Completed applications for an internship must be turned in to the undergraduate integrated human services program advisor by the second Friday of the semester, prior to the semester in which the internship is to be completed. Late applications will result in you completing your internship one semester later than anticipated.

All internship students must be enrolled in the College of Health, Education, and Human Services as a student majoring or minoring in rehabilitation services. In addition, you must have satisfactorily ("C" or above) completed the integrated human services courses and a cumulative 2.5 GPA. You should have general education requirements and elective hours completed, also. Occasionally, students are permitted to take one course concurrently with an internship. This must be approved by the undergraduate integrated human services program director.

Requirements

• Have an integrated human services internship application completed by your academic advisor.
• Provide proof of membership in a human services professional organization, a copy of membership card, or welcome email.
• Provide proof of professional liability insurance (a copy of HPSO liability certificate required).
• One copy of resume.
• One copy of three professional references.
• Proof of registration with Career Services.
• Completed and signed Service Learning Agreement form.
• Attend a mandatory meeting with the program director to go over internship course (RHB 4900) requirements.

NOTE: All of the above are due to 370 Millett Hall by the close of the workday the second Friday of the semester prior to the semester that the internship will be done. You will contact internship sites and interview for the internship after discussing the internship with the integrated human services faculty coordinator.

Success Stories

Academics and Curriculum

View Bachelor of Science in Integrated Human Services program information, degree requirements, and graduation planning strategies in the Academic Catalog.

• Integrated Human Services Student Handbook (PDF)
• Course Planning Guide for RHB and CNL courses (PDF)

Admission

Tuition and Aid

Estimated Cost of Tuition and Fees per Term

• On average there are lab and classroom fees in general education. They are around $100 per semester.
• Books and supplies average around $700.
• Students do have the option to purchase health insurance.

Wright State Tuition and Fees

Financial Aid Sources

Alyce Earl-Jenkins Scholarship for Rehabilitation Majors

Successful applicants will be chosen from undergraduate integrated human services majors who have earned a 3.0 GPA and are enrolled in the integrated guman services internship requirement. Scholarships are awarded through the Wright State scholarship system so any additional information about deadlines, materials to submit, and the actual application can be located at the Enrollment Services (RaiderConnect) scholarship search.

• Wright State Financial Aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Professional Opportunities