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Make a Difference in the Lives of Children, Youth and Families
There is a global need for professionals trained to provide critical social services to children, adults and families from diverse backgrounds—counseling, educating, coordinating and advocating for people.
Human Services (HS) majors develop the skills necessary to make a difference in the lives of children, adolescents, adults and families. Choosing from one of three concentrations, students can prepare to work in a variety of settings including non-profit organizations, schools, hospitals, community programs, legal aid and advocacy organizations, where they can have a positive impact in fields such as youth development, disabilities, race relations, juvenile justice, substance abuse prevention and domestic violence prevention.
Concentrations:
- Pre-Social Work/Counseling
- Family and Community Services
- Early Childhood Development
HS majors integrate coursework and extensive field experience through internships on campus and in the community. Small, upper level classes encourage students to engage in discussions, group projects, service activities and presentations. And our renowned faculty help students develop a personal and global perspective on helping individuals and families within communities.
COURSES
- Human Development
- Diversity and Families
- Counseling Theories and Techniques
- Families and Children at Risk
- Public Policy
CAREER OPTIONS
- Case Worker
- Child & family advocate
- Early Interventionist
- Hospice care specialist
- Agency director
- Researcher
- Vocational counselor
- Wellness advisor
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Social Work
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Law School
- Human Development & Family Sciences
- Public Administration
- Mental Health Counseling
- Public Health
- School Counseling
What’s special about this program?
Our flexible programs allow students to learn to identify the needs of individuals, resolve issues, supervise staff or institute public policies. Most importantly, students become an agent of change—helping to improve the lives of our most vulnerable populations.
Students can enroll in our 4+1 program and pursue a master’s degree in Human Services Leadership while still an undergraduate.
Get Involved
Our Advisement Center works closely with students, providing guidance to help them grow academically, socially and professionally.
Human Services majors can study abroad, conduct undergraduate research, complete internships, or become a member of our honor society, Tau Upsilon Alpha.
Sample curriculum
ENGL110 | Seminar in Composition
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HDFS201
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Life Span Development |
HDFS202
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Diversity and Families |
HDFS230
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Families and Their Communities
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NTDT200 | Nutrition Concepts
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PSYC100 |
General Psychology |
SOCI201 | Introduction to Sociology
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UNIV101 |
First Year Experience
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Math, Natural Sciences and Technology Course
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Communications Elective |
HDFS328 | Introduction to the Research Process
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HDFS235 | Introduction to Human Services |
HDFS334 |
Experiential Education
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HDFS332 | Introduction to Counseling Theories and Techniques
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History and Cultural Change Course
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Statistics Course
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Developmental Elective
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Free Elective
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Restricted Elective
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HDFS347 | Program Development and Evaluation
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Families, Policy and Practice Elective Course
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Creative Arts and Humanities Course
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English Course
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Math, Natural Sciences & Technology (w/lab)
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Restricted Electives
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Free Electives |
HDFS402 |
Family and Child Policy
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HDFS422 | Capstone in Family Relationships
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HDFS470 | Families and Children at Risk
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Developmental Elective
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Restricted Elective
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HDFS449 | Internship
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HDFS465 | Internship Seminar
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