The mission of the Human Services Management and Leadership (HSML) program is to prepare human service practitioners, through education, research, and service, to serve as leaders in community-based service organizations. The HSML program provides an innovative interdisciplinary curriculum designed to prepare highly competent professionals to work in organizations serving individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
Students may indicate an intention of majoring in Human Services Management and Leadership (HSML) at any point during the early part of their academic career by declaring a pre-HSML major. They may consult with HSML advisors regarding degree requirements at any time. However, formal acceptance as an HSML major program is contingent upon (a) earning a “B” or better in HSML 3000, (b) having a 2.75 GPA overall, and (c) approval of a formal application for admission. Applications are available from program faculty.
Program Contact: Judith Nix at Judith.Nix@untdallas.edu
Building Blocks for the Degree
- Texas Core Curriculum: All students are required to complete 42 hours of the Texas Core Curriculum to earn a degree.
- Major Requirements: Completion of a minimum of 36 hours from the human service curriculum, of which 27 must be advanced. Student select one track in either the Administrative or Direct Practice Track. Students should complete 3000-level courses before enrolling in 4000-level courses. Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all major requirements.
- Major Track Internship: Students must complete an internship for this majors. Students must apply for an internship the semester before enrollment. Applications can be obtained from the Program Coordinator.
- Specialization/Certificate Program Requirements: A minimum of 12 hours in one of the approved human services specialization or certificate programs, specifically Applied Gerontology, Substance Abuse & Addiction, or Alternative Dispute Resolution. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all specialization/certificate requirements.
- Other Courses: Students must have a minimum of 120 credit hours to graduate with a degree from UNTD. Students may complete a minor, certificate program or general elective courses to meet this requirement.
Core Curriculum Recommendations
UNTD adheres to the Texas Core Curriculum established in Texas Education Code Chapter 61, Subchapter S. Courses designated on the transcript as a Core Foundation Area will be applied to the Texas Core Curriculum. As a new Freshman student starting at UNTD (or transfer student looking ahead to attend UNTD), taking the recommended UNTD courses (or equivalent) can reduce hours to degree and provide more opportunities for elective courses..
Texas Core Curriculum (42 hours)
Courses in (parentheses) also count in the major.
| Designation |
Core Foundation Area |
UNTD Recommended Course |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| 010 |
Communication |
ENGL 1313 |
College Writing I (grade of C or better required) |
3 |
| 010 |
Communication |
Varies |
Any course in the Core Foundation area |
3 |
| 020 |
Mathematics |
Varies |
Any course in the Core Foundation area |
3 |
| 030 |
Life & Physical Sciences |
Varies |
Any course in the Core Foundation area |
3 |
| 030 |
Life & Physical Sciences |
Varies |
Any course in the Core Foundation area |
3 |
| 040 |
Language, Philosophy & Culture |
Varies |
Any course in the Core Foundation area |
3 |
| 050 |
Creative Arts |
Varies |
Any course in the Core Foundation area |
3 |
| 060 |
American History |
HIST 2610 |
US History to 1865 |
3 |
| 060 |
American History |
HIST 2620 |
US History since 1865 |
3 |
| 070 |
Government & Political Science |
PSCI 1040 |
American Government: Laws & Institutions |
3 |
| 070 |
Government & Political Science |
PSCI 1050 |
American Government: Process & Policy |
3 |
| 080 |
Social & Behavioral Science |
(CDFS 1013) |
Human Development |
3 |
| 090 |
Component Area Option |
(HSML 1300) |
Introduction to the Helping Profession |
3 |
| 090 |
Component Area Option |
Varies |
Any course in the Core Foundation area |
3 |
Major Requirements (15 hours)
| UNTD # |
Course Name |
Co/Prerequisites |
Credit Hours |
| HSML 3000 |
Human Services in the Nonprofit Sector |
|
3 |
| HSML 3100 |
Professional Interpersonal Skills |
|
3 |
| HSML 3700 |
Case Management in Human Services |
PREQ/COREQ: HSML 3000 |
3 |
| HSML 4750 |
Capstone |
PREQ: HSML Coordinator consent |
3 |
| |
Select one internship depending on major track selected: |
|
3 |
| HSML 4850* |
Internship for Administrative Track |
PREQ: HSML Coordinator consent |
|
| HSML 4851* |
Internship for Direct Practice Track |
PREQ: HSML Coordinator consent |
|
* Requires students to complete an application a semester before enrollment. See Program Coordinator for the application.
Major Tracks (18 hours)
Students must select one track and complete all courses listed.
| Administrative Track |
Direct Practice Track |
| HSML 4000 Finance for Nonprofits - 3 hrs |
HSML 3600 Human Behavior I - 3 hrs - PREQ/COREQ: HSML 3000 |
| HSML 4200 Grant Proposal Research & Writing - 3 hrs - PREQ/COREQ: HSML 3000; COREQ: HSML 4000 |
HSML 3850 Behavioral Addictions - 3 hrs |
| HSML 4300 Volunteer Development & Management- 3 hrs - PREQ: HSML 3000 & 3100; COREQ: HSML 4350 |
HSML 4150 Group Processes in Human Services - 3 hrs - PREQ HSML 3000 |
| HSML 4350 Community Organizing, Development & Collaborations - 3 hrs - PREQ: HSML 3000 |
HSML 4301 Theory of Peer Recovery & Advocacy - 3 hrs - PREQ: HSML 3000 |
| HSML 4400 Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector - 3 hrs |
HSML 4500 Diversity & Social Justice in Human Services - 3 hrs - PREQ/COREQ: HSML 3000 |
| HSML 4700 Program Planning & Evaluation - 3 hrs |
HSML 4525 Problems of Youth: Prevention & Intervention - 3 hrs - PREQ/COREQ: HSML 3000 |
Required Certificate (12 hours)
Select one certificate from the following options: Applied Gerontology, Alternative Dispute Resolution, or Substance Abuse and Addictions. Must earn a grade of C or better in each course listed.
| Substance Abuse & Addiction |
Alternative Dispute Resolution |
Applied Gerontology |
| HSML 4100 Chemical Addictions - 3 hrs |
PACS 4000 Mediation - 3 hrs |
AGER 4500 LTC Case Management with Older Adults - 3 hrs |
| HSML 4120 Theoretical App to Addiction Treatment - 3 hrs |
PACS 4050 Negotiation & Dispute Resolution - 3 hrs - PREQ/COREQ: PACS 4000 |
AGER 4550 Sociology of Aging - 3 hrs |
| HSML 4650 Assessment of Beh & Chem Addictions - 3 hrs - PREQ: HSML 4100 or 4120 |
PACS 4060 Practicum - 3 hrs - PREQ/COREQ: PACS 4000 |
AGER 4780 Aging Programs & Services - 3 hrs |
| HSML 4660 Intervention Strat for Beh & Chem Addictions - 3 hrs - PREQ: HSML 4100 or 4120 |
Select one elective course - 3 hrs
PACS 4010 Family Mediation; PACS 4020 Workplace ADR; PACS 4030 Global Work Dispute Resolution; PACS 4040 Crisis Intervention; PACS 4980 Foundation of Conflict Resolution |
Select one elective course - 3 hrs
AGER 4750 Sexuality & Aging;
AGER 4560 Minority Aging
|
Suggested Electives
| UNTD # |
Course Name |
Co/Prerequisites |
Credit Hours |
| (CDFS 1013) |
Human Development - preferred elective if not taken in core |
|
3 |
| (HSML 1300) |
Introduction to the Helping Profession - preferred elective if not taken in core |
|
3 |
| AGER 2250 |
Images of Aging in Film & Literature - preferred elective |
|
3 |
| SOCK 4700 |
Child Welfare Practice & Services - preferred elective |
|
3 |
| HSML 4600 |
Human Behavior II: Macro - preferred elective |
|
3 |
| |
General Electives |
|
3 |
| |
General Electives |
|
3 |
| |
General Electives |
|
3 |
| |
General Electives |
|
3 |
| |
General Electives |
|
3 |
| |
General Electives |
|
3 |
Other UNTD Degree Requirements
All students must meet the General University Requirements as well as the major requirements.
Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Human Services Management & Leadership GPA of 2.0 or greater in major requirements, track and certificate coursework.
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