Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Science in Human Services will be able to:

1. Analyze and apply human service theories and their applications to diverse client populations across various service settings, demonstrating critical thinking and practical integration. 
2. Critically evaluate quantitative, qualitative, and mixed research methodologies relevant to human services, with an emphasis on selecting the most appropriate approach for diverse research questions. 
3. Synthesize a personal, professional, and ethical decision-making framework in human services practice, incorporating theoretical perspectives and ethical principles. 
4. Critically examine and apply administrative theories, principles, and leadership skills set in the context of human services organizations and settings, evaluating their effectiveness in promoting organizational success. 
5. Design and implement needs assessments, methodologies, and evaluation strategies to guide informed, evidence-based decision-making regarding program effectiveness and organizational viability in human services. 
6. Create sustainable funding strategies through comprehensive grant writing efforts for human service organizations, demonstrating an advanced understanding of financial resource development. 
7. Evaluate conditions that foster or hinder the optimal functioning of individuals, families, and communities, integrating theoretical frameworks and empirical research findings. 
8. Critically assess multicultural and pluralistic trends in human services, evaluating their impact on service delivery and shaping inclusive, culturally competent practice. 
9. Analyze the policy development, implementation, and evaluation cycle, with a focus on social policies and their impact on human service professionals and service recipients.