It provides the opportunity for students to tailor the program to suit their personal learning needs. The internship requires a commitment of 160 hours per quarter, either on a volunteer or a paid basis. Students negotiate their own internship positions in a local human service agency, school, or other similar organization. The human services department provides assistance in locating an appropriate internship and works to ensure a positive experience for the student. The distance education approach brings the human services curriculum to the homes and offices of learners throughout the region through the Internet.
Distance education maximizes students ability to learn and study independently.
Students maintain and use the context of their workplace and community while exploring and discussing human services theory. Course instruction, assignments, and lively discussion groups come to the students via a mixture of technologies. Students must be able to access the Internet. Starting Fall 2000, students who apply to the Cyber Site will be able to choose between two program options. One option allows students to complete all their Human Services coursework entirely over the Internet.