Overview

Do you want to help people? If so, you have found the right major!

High-Impact learning is the key to our programs in Human Services. Students participate in experiential learning opportunities including practicum, service learning in the community, work-place internships, and study abroad opportunities. Graduates become leaders in a wide range of human services programs that improve quality of life for individuals, families and communities throughout the lifespan.

Graduates leave the program with an interdisciplinary knowledge base as well as practical experience gained through a required practicum and involvement with the development, facilitation, and evaluation of family programming through the onsite Child and Family Life Education Center. Human Services provides a good foundation for a graduate degree in human services, aging studies, social work, or related fields, and completion of the degree allows graduates to apply for provisional status as Certified Family Life Educators (CFLE) through the National Council on Family Relations.

Make your passion your profession with Human Services.

Degree: B.S.

Completion time: 120 Credit Hours - 54 HSL content hours

Internships:

Partnerships with community organizations offer opportunities for service learning, job shadowing, and internships and our Child and Family Life Education Center provides onsite experience with children and families, and educational programming across the lifespan. Our students graduate with professional experience under their belt!

 

Accreditation: Certified Family Life Educators (CFLE) through the National Council on Family Relations, Gateways to Opportunity

Resources

- Degree Plan (PDF)
- Program Information in EIU Catalog

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