Social Innovation and Human Service – Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS)
Requires completion of the AAS in Pragmatic Studies.
This program prepares students to lead and work in nonprofits, social ventures, and human service organizations.
Bachelor's Degree Requirements
Completion of the core curriculum
At least 120 credit hours with final 36 in residence (note: credits shown on this page are only for the major)
Completion of a major
Completion of 36 upper-division credits
INOV 3301: Foundations of Social Innovation
3.0 Credits
INOV 3304: Organizational Leadership
3.0 Credits
INOV 4301: Social Venture Design
3.0 Credits
INOV 4304: Community Resource Mapping
3.0 Credits
INOV 4307: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Services
3.0 Credits
INOV 4310: Human Service Capstone I
3.0 Credits
Required INOV Courses
Complete all of the following courses. Total Credits: 54.
INOV 3302: Human Service Systems
3.0 Credits
INOV 3305: Social Marketing & Communication
3.0 Credits
INOV 4302: Policy Analysis for Human Services
3.0 Credits
INOV 4305: Global Trends in Social Change
3.0 Credits
INOV 4308: Entrepreneurial Mindset in Non-Profits
3.0 Credits
INOV 4311: Human Service Capstone II
3.0 Credits
INOV 3303: Non-Profit Financial Management
3.0 Credits
INOV 3306: Grant Writing & Resource Development
3.0 Credits
INOV 4303: Case Management & Professional Ethics
3.0 Credits
INOV 4306: Research Methods for Social Innovation
3.0 Credits
INOV 4309: Applied Social Impact Assessment
3.0 Credits
INOV 4312: Professional Internship in Innovation
3.0 Credits
Prerequisites: Social Innovation and Human Service major and prior completion of the AAS in Pragmatic Studies.
Minor Options
Students must complete 18 credit hours in an approved minor to complement their major in Social Innovation and Human Service. This area of study allows you to gain additional specialized skills that align with your professional interests in the nonprofit and social service sectors.
Psychology
Sociology
Business Administration
Public Health
Criminal Justice
Nonprofit Management
Please consult with your academic advisor regularly to ensure your chosen minor fulfills degree requirements. Students selecting a 15-credit minor are required to take an additional 3-credit upper-division elective to meet the 18-credit total.