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, 289
P.O. Box 305248
Denton, TX 76203-1340
(940) 565-4664
Fax: (940) 565-2352
Thomas L. Evenson, Associate Dean
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 Dallas_Fort Worth 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.
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.
The school offers programs in the following areas:
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:
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.
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (pdf)
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.
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, 21-44 Hours: Requires completion of an occupational specialization (minimum of 21 hours) plus electives for a total of 44 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.
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:
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).
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:
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:
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.
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.
BAAS with a Major in Applied Arts and Sciences (pdf)
FRESHMAN YEAR
ENGL 1310, College Writing I* 3HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3
Free Elective 3
Natural Sciences** 4
Wellness* 3
Total 16
ENGL 1320, College Writing II, or ENGL 2700, Technical Writing* 3HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* 3
PSCI 1040, American Government* 3
Free Elective 3
Natural Sciences** 4
Total 16
PSCI 1050, American Government* 3Communication* 3
Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies* 3
Elective 3
Mathematics* 3
Total 15
Free Elective 2Humanities* 3
Occupational Specialization 3
Social and Behavioral Sciences* 3
Visual and Performing Arts* 3
Total 14
Occupational Specialization 3Occupational Specialization 3
Professional Development - Component I 3
Professional Development - Component II 3
Professional Development - Component III 3
Total 15
Occupational Specialization 3Occupational Specialization 3
Professional Development - Component I 3
Professional Development - Component II 3
Professional Development - Component III 3
Professional Development - Component IV** 3
Total 18
Occupational Specialization 3Professional Development - Component I 3
Professional Development - Component II 3
Professional Development - Component III 3
Professional Development - Component IV** 3
Total 15
Occupational Specialization 3Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester. Some courses may require prerequisites not listed in the above plan.Professional Development - Component I 3
Professional Development - Component II 3
Professional Development - Component III 3
Professional Development - Component IV** 3
Total 15
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