Human Services Academic Interest
Address the needs of individuals, families, and society at large.
Put your passion and compassion to use in a meaningful human services career. There are diverse choices in this field, with a common theme of empowering people to live more positive lives. Apply your skills in clinical, agency, government, or nonprofit settings.
Skills Checklist:
- A desire to help others
- Excellent active listening skills
- Strong communication skills
- Energetic and self-motivated
- Cultural competency
- Empathy and compassion
- Attention to detail
What Can I Do with This Career Path?
- Child Welfare Worker
- Community Outreach Worker
- Family Services Advocate
- Health Educator
- Mental Health Counselor
- Nonprofit Manager
- Prevention Services Manager
- Psychologist
- Research Analyst
- Service Agency Director
- Social Worker
Available Programs
Applied Family Science
Master of Science (MS) | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Formats: Online
Behavioral Science
Bachelor of Science (BS) | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline
Case Management for Human Services
Graduate Certificate | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline
Child Advocacy Studies
Undergraduate Certificate | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Master of Science (MS) | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Formats: Hybrid
Community Engagement
Undergraduate Certificate | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline
Conflict Resolution
Undergraduate Certificate | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Graduate Certificate | College of Education & Liberal Arts
Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnlineHybrid
Doctor of Social Science in Prevention Science
Doctor of Social Science (DSS) | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Formats: Online
Emergency Management
Undergraduate Certificate | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Formats: Online
Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
Undergraduate Certificate | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline
Financial Management in Human Services
Graduate Certificate | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Formats: Online
Health Promotion: Fitness
Undergraduate Certificate | College of Health Professions & Natural Sciences
Formats: Online
Health Sciences
Associate of Science (AS) | College of Health Professions & Natural Sciences
Formats: Online
Human Services
Master of Science (MS) | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline
Human Trafficking Awareness
Undergraduate Certificate | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Formats: Online
Interdisciplinary Care Management
Undergraduate Certificate | College of Health Professions & Natural Sciences
Formats: Online
Nonprofit Management
Undergraduate Certificate | College of Business
Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline
Psychology
Bachelor of Science (BS) | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Concentrations: Children and Families
Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline
Trauma and Resilience
Graduate Certificate | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline
Trauma-Informed Approaches
Undergraduate Certificate | College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
Formats: Traditional ClassroomOnline
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