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Human Services

Available as a major or minor

Human Services Studies is an interdisciplinary program that includes courses in a wide range of fields: sociology, psychology, public health, disabilities studies, public policy, business, anthropology, and criminal justice.  

Through coursework, internships, and engagement with community partners, students learn strategic practices in child advocacy, victim support, case management, data collection and analysis, program assessment, and human services administration.

A bachelor's degree in human services prepares students to enter fields such as behavioral health, disability support, social services, assisted living, hospice, the criminal and juvenile justice systems, child and family services, addiction and recovery, or crisis management. Students who seek to continue their education are also prepared to enter future graduate programs in human services and related fields such as social work and counseling.  

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Courses and Curriculum

Sample Course Offerings:

Crisis Intervention and Case Management
Behavioral and Mental Health
Developmental Psychology

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Human Services Studies is an interdisciplinary program that includes courses in a wide range of fields: sociology, psychology, public health, disabilities studies, public policy, business, anthropology, and criminal justice.  

Through coursework, internships, and engagement with community partners, students learn strategic practices in child advocacy, victim support, case management, data collection and analysis, program assessment, and human services administration. A bachelor's degree in human services prepares students to enter fields such as behavioral health, disability support, social services, assisted living, hospice, the criminal and juvenile justice systems, child and family services, addiction and recovery, or crisis management. Students who seek to continue their education are also prepared to enter future graduate programs in human services and related fields such as social work and counseling.  

We offer a major in Human Services.