Admission Requirements:
Students are admitted to this degree program as follows:
Students new to IPFW must complete an application for undergraduate admission and meet the criteria for admission to the university. Students who have ever taken courses at IPFW should apply for re-entry to the university if they have not been actively enrolled at IPFW for one year or greater. Contact the Office of Admissions at 260-481-6812.
1. Admission to the Human Service Program is by application only. Admission Criteria (pdf) to access the Application for Admission packet.
2. Applicants must have completed the following prerequisite courses with a C- or better:
HSRV 100, HSRV 103, HSRV 105, PSY 120, SOC 161, ENG 131 and COM 114.
3. Applicants must have a cummulative G.P.A. of 2.8 or higher on a 4.0 scale to qualify for admission.
4. Applicants will be required to complete a background check and a two step T.B test at their own expense. The documentation must be submitted to The College of Health and Human Services as part of the application process.
Human Services Curriculum Equivalent Courses
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GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (IVY TECH)
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GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (IPFW) |
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| Course Number |
Credits |
Course Title |
Course Number |
Credits |
Course Title |
Area |
| BIO 101 |
3 |
Introduction to Biology |
BIO 100 |
3 |
Introduction to the Biological World with Lab |
2 |
| COM 101 |
3 |
Fundamentals of Public Speaking |
COM 114 |
3 |
Fundamentals of Speech Communication |
1 |
| ENG 111 |
3 |
English Composition |
ENG W131 |
3 |
Elementary Composition 1 |
1 |
| MAT 111 |
3 |
Intermediate Algebra |
MA 113 |
3 |
Intermediate Algebra |
1 |
| POL 101 |
3 |
Introduction to American Government and Politics |
POLS Y 103 |
3 |
Introduction to American Politics |
3 |
| PSY 101 |
3 |
Introduction to Psychology |
PSY 120 |
3 |
Elementary Psychology |
3 |
| PSY 205 |
3 |
Abnormal Psychology |
PSY 360 |
3 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
| SOC 111 |
3 |
Introduction to Sociology |
SOC S161 |
3 |
Principles of Sociology |
3 |
| ENG/SPN/PSY |
3 |
An upper-level English or Psychology course or an introductory Spanish Course |
ENG/SPN/PSY |
3 |
An upper-level English or Psychology course or an introductory Spanish course |
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| CIS 101 |
3 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
CS 106 |
3 |
Introduction to Computers |
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Concentration Area Suggestions
Human Services students are allowed to choose four 300-400 level courses in their chosen area of program concentration. These courses must be approved by the student's advisor prior to registration.
Crossroads - Ivy Tech & IPFW partnership
Transferring Credits
You can begin a college degree at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana-Northeast and complete it at IPFW! With the Crossroads partnership, it's easier than ever to transfer credits between these institutions, allowing you to pursue your educational goals. Through Crossroads, you have the freedom to attend the school that's right for you - when it's right for you.
Ivy Tech and IPFW are working together to ensure that certain courses will be equivalent and transferable between both institutions. That means you can take a variety of courses at Ivy Tech then easily transfer the credits to IPFW. Both schools have approved associate-to-bachelor's-degree programs that allow you to earn an associate degree at Ivy Tech then complete a bachelor's degree at IPFW.
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