School of Community Service
Main Office
Chilton Hall, 302
P.O. Box 311340
Denton, TX 76203-1340
(940) 565-2239
Fax: (940) 565-4663
Web site: www.scs.unt.edu
Office of Student Services
Chilton Hall, 308
P.O. Box 311340
Denton, TX 76203-1340
(940) 565-4664
Fax: (940) 565-4663
David W. Hartman, Dean
Thomas L. Evenson, Associate Dean
Gail Rola, Assistant Dean
Introduction
The School of Community Service is composed of six academic departments and several centers
and institutes. Undergraduate and graduate degree programs focus primarily on applied behavioral and
social sciences. Degree programs are designed to integrate theory and practice and include a strong emphasis
on student participation in the metropolitan region and beyond. The school offers programs leading to
the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social
Work, Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Public Administration and Doctor of Philosophy
degrees. Further information on graduate degrees is available in the Graduate Catalog.
Programs are offered in gerontology, anthropology, applied economics, behavior analysis,
criminal justice, emergency administration and planning, public administration, rehabilitation, social work
and sociology. The school also sponsors public service programs.
Degree programs in the School of Community Service require specific courses contained in parts of
the University Core Curriculum (see "University Core Curriculum Requirements" in the Academics section
of this catalog) to satisfy particular degree requirements. Students may consult program advisers for a list
of required courses. Students may be required to take extra courses if they fail to take these courses.
Academic Advising
Students who select a major leading to an undergraduate degree within the School of Community
Service should contact the Office of Student Services regarding advising.
Advisers help students select courses and answer questions concerning degree plans, application
of transfer credit, individual career needs, and general academic requirements, policies and procedures.
Programs of Study
The school offers programs in the following areas:
- Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences,
- Bachelor of Arts,
- Bachelor of Science, and
- Bachelor of Social Work,
- Master of Arts,
- Master of Science,
- Master of Public Administration,
- Doctor of Philosophy.
The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences is offered with a major in applied arts or applied
sciences, depending on the professional concentration chosen. Degree requirements for a Bachelor of Applied
Arts and Sciences usually include completion of an occupational specialization in a junior or community college.
Two approaches can be taken to design an acceptable Applied Arts and Sciences degree program.
The first is for the candidate to plan a program, with an SCS degree plan adviser, to meet a specific interest
not met by any specific degree program available through the traditional disciplines, making use of
existing courses from several disciplines.
Under the second approach, students may pursue one of several interdisciplinary themes that build
upon existing junior or community college associate degree programs, including the following:
- Legal Information Management
- Health Information Management
Degree Requirements and the University Core Curriculum
Occasionally a course required for a degree may also satisfy a requirement of the University
Core Curriculum. In addition to taking the required course, a student may elect to take a different course
from among those available to fulfill that core requirement; doing so, however, may add to the total number
of hours required for the degree. Students who have questions regarding degree requirements and
core requirements should consult a degree program adviser.
This 124- or 127-hour degree program is specifically designed for students who wish to complete
a bachelor's degree after completing an occupational specialization or applied science program in a
community college, or a four-year college or university.
The program capitalizes on the unique resources and opportunities of the School of Community
Service to provide an interdisciplinary professional development curriculum designed to meet specific career
needs of the individual student. The program is administered by the School of Community Service, and
interested students should contact the school's advising office for more information.
Degree Requirements for the BAAS
1. Hours Required and General School Requirements: A minimum of 124 or 127 semester hours, of
which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Arts and
Sciences degree as specified in the "General University Requirements
" in the Academics section of this catalog and
the School of Community Service requirements.
2. Major Requirements:
Occupational Specialization, 21-43 Hours:
Requires completion of an occupational specialization (minimum of 21 hours) plus electives for a
total of 43 semester credit hours. The occupational specialization is often transferred from a community college.
Professional Development, 45 Hours:
Requires completion of 45 hours in four separate professional development components.
- Component I: 12 semester hours of course work from one of the programs available within the
School of Community Service (applied anthropology, applied gerontology, applied economics, applied
behavior analysis, criminal justice, emergency administration and planning, public administration,
rehabilitation, social work, sociology or volunteer management).
- Component II: 12 semester hours of course work from a second School of Community
Service program.
- Component III: 12 hours approved by the school.
- Component IV: 9 hours of School of Community Service interdisciplinary courses.
3. Other Course Requirements: A combination of correspondence, credit by examination, extension
or military service credit not to exceed 30 hours may be accepted toward the degree. No more than 18 hours
of correspondence courses with a maximum of 6 hours of advanced work will be accepted.
Note: A lower-level course that is determined to be equivalent to a UNT upper-level course does not satisfy the requirement of advanced hours.
4. Minor Requirements: None required.
5. Electives: Varies with individual program. Any approved UNT courses the student and adviser
deem appropriate to the degree may be selected. Caution must be exercised to ensure the student fulfills
the university requirement of 42 hours of advanced-level course work.
6. Other Requirements:
- a total of 42 hours of upper-division work; and
- at least 24 of the last 30 hours in residence (see individual program).
Bachelor of Arts
Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts must meet the following requirements.
1. Hours Required and General School Requirements: A minimum of 124 or 128 semester hours,
of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree
as specified in the "General University Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog
and the School of Community Service requirements.
2. Major Requirements: Completion of all requirements for a major as specified by the
respective department.
3. Other Course Requirements: See individual program.
4. Minor Requirements: Completion of all requirements for a minor as specified by the
respective department.
5. Electives: Varies with individual program. Any approved UNT courses the student and adviser
deem appropriate to the degree may be selected. Caution must be exercised to ensure the student fulfills
the university requirement of 42 hours of advanced-level course work.
6. Other Requirements:
- at least 24 of the last 30 hours in residence. See individual program.
Bachelor of Science
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree include the following.
1. Hours Required and General School
Requirements: A minimum of 124 or 128 semester hours,
of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Arts degree
as specified in the "General University Requirements
" in the Academics section of this catalog and the
School of Community Service requirements.
2. Major Requirements: Completion of all requirements for a major as specified by the
respective department.
3. Other Course Requirements: See individual program.
4. Minor Requirements: A minor, where required, of not fewer than 18 hours, including 6 hours
of advanced work.
5. Electives: Varies with individual program. Any approved UNT courses the student and adviser
deem appropriate to the degree may be selected. Caution must be exercised to ensure the student fulfills
the university requirement of 42 hours of advanced-level course work.
6. Other Requirements:
- at least 24 of the last 30 hours in residence. See individual program.
Bachelor of Social Work
Requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work degree include the following.
1. Hours Required and General School
Requirements: A minimum of 124 semester hours, of which
42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Social Work degree
as specified in the "General University Requirements
" in the Academics section of this catalog and the
School of Community Service requirements.
2. Major Requirements: Completion of all requirements for a major as specified by the
respective department.
3. Other Course Requirements: See individual program.
4. Minor Requirements: Completion of all requirements for a minor as specified by the
respective department.
5. Electives: Any approved UNT courses the student and adviser deem appropriate to the degree may
be selected. Caution must be exercised to ensure the student fulfills the university requirement of 42 hours
of advanced-level course work.
6. Other Requirements:
- at least 24 of the last 30 hours in residence. See individual program.
Minor in Volunteer and Community Resource Management, 18 hours
The minor in volunteer and community resource management is designed to strengthen other major areas
of study of those who wish to pursue a career as a community leader in primarily nonprofit
organizations. Courses offer an examination of the planning, implementation and valuation of the collaborative
partnership, leadership styles, organizational systems and other resources needed for effective and efficient management
of volunteer and community programs. The minor requires 18 hours, including COMS 4100, Social Evolution
of Contemporary Volunteerism; COMS 4200, Leadership Theory and Practice for Volunteer Managers;
COMS 4400, Volunteer Management Concepts and Applications; COMS 4500, Community Resource Mapping
and Collaboration; COMS 4600, Volunteer Program Planning and Evaluation; COMS 4610, Topics in
Community Service.
Courses of Instruction
All Courses of Instruction are located in one section at the back of this catalog.
The "Course and Subject Guide," found in the Courses of Instruction section of this book, serves as
a table of contents and provides quick access to subject areas and prefixes.
Major in Applied Arts and Sciences
Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser each
semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. Students are responsible for meeting all course
prerequisites. *See the University Core
Curriculum section of this catalog for approved list of course options. **See
an adviser in the Office of Student Services for approved list of course options.
FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL HOURS
ENGL 1310, College Writing I* 3
HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3
Free Elective 3
Natural Sciences** 4
Wellness* 3
Total 16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL HOURS
PSCI 1050, American Government* 3
Communication* 3
Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies* 3
Elective 3
Mathematics* 3
Total 15
JUNIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
Occupational Specialization 3
Occupational Specialization 3
Professional Development - Component I 3
Professional Development - Component II 3
Professional Development - Component III 3
Total 15
SENIOR YEAR
FALL HOURS
Occupational Specialization 3
Professional Development - Component I 3
Professional Development - Component II 3
Professional Development - Component III 3
Professional Development - Component IV** 3
Total 15
FRESHMAN YEAR
SPRING HOURS
ENGL 1320, College Writing II, or ENGL 2700, Technical Writing* 3
HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* 3
PSCI 1040, American Government* 3
Free Elective 3
Natural Sciences** 4
Total 16
SOPHOMORE YEAR
SPRING HOURS
Free Elective 2
Humanities* 3
Occupational Specialization 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences* 3
Visual and Performing Arts* 3
Total 14
JUNIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
Occupational Specialization 3
Occupational Specialization 3
Professional Development - Component I 3
Professional Development - Component II 3
Professional Development - Component III 3
Professional Development - Component IV** 3
Total 18
SENIOR YEAR
SPRING HOURS
Occupational Specialization 3
Professional Development - Component I 3
Professional Development - Component II 3
Professional Development - Component III 3
Professional Development - Component IV** 3
Total 15
Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester. Some courses
may require prerequisites not listed in the above plan.