The major in human services administration prepares students to be employed in the management and administration of social service agencies or departments. More specifically, the major prepares students to work in administrative positions in substance abuse centers, residential treatment centers, domestic violence centers, halfway houses, nursing homes, youth clubs, etc. This program is administered by the department of sociology and requires a core of courses that develop students' ability to use the social science perspective and also their business administration skills.
Students selecting the human services administration major earn a bachelor of arts degree.
A minor is not offered. Certain additional courses may be accepted as electives with the approval of the director of the human services administration program.