The human services major is designed to provide an understanding of helping and healing relationships and of the agencies, organizations, and societal context within which these relationships take place. The human services major is an upper-division program within the Woodring College of Education leading to a bachelor of arts degree. The curriculum in the human services major integrates concepts and skills from the social and management sciences and philosophy. Curricular goals emphasize continued integration between theory and practice in human service organizations. Courses are scheduled to minimize conflict with work schedules.
Most classes meet in the evening with some classes in the afternoon or on weekends.
Students can also supplement their program of study with Human Services Program distance education options. Not all courses are taught at all locations. Admissions and registration information is available in Miller Hall 403 or at the off-campus program sites. This program has attracted hundreds of students who demonstrate an unusually high commitment to becoming the best professionals they can be. They are also unique in that many are already well established in their communities and professions, and others are frequent volunteers.