Human Services
The Human Services program emphasizes theory, knowledge and skills for competent practice in this emerging helping profession. Human Services graduates assist individuals, families and groups in many settings through a variety of modalities including casework, group work, community organization and advocacy. They are employed in mental health centers, residential facilities, child and family welfare agencies and community-based service organizations among many other settings. Admission to the program requires a 2.5 GPA and submission of a written essay in which the student assesses his or her own interests in and preparedness for the human services profession.