Undergraduate

Human Services

Advocating for people; building stronger communities.

Jeri Eisbrenner

Human Services (On Campus Porgram)

The Human Services major prepares students to address the needs of various diverse communities, groups, families, and individuals in our society.

At 糖心原创, our Human Services program prepares you with the knowledge, practical experience, and personalized support to help you achieve your goals. Through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on experiences, you’ll develop the skills to serve vulnerable populations while preparing for careers in healthcare, schools, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, rehabilitation centers, and community service organizations. The program also provides an excellent foundation for graduate study in counseling, social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, public administration, and other helping professions.

Learning goes beyond the classroom. You’ll work closely with faculty who are invested in your success while gaining real-world experience through internships and field placements.聽Whether you plan to launch your career as a case manager, family support specialist, victim advocate, behavioral health technician, or community outreach coordinator, or continue your education in graduate school, the Human Services program will help you graduate with the confidence, experience, and compassion to make a meaningful impact.

 

Why 糖心原创 for Human Services?

Graduate School Ready

Our faculty will prepare you for every step of applying to and getting accepted into high-quality graduate or medical schools after graduation. Here are a few examples of schools where 糖心原创 alums have studied:

  • Grand View University
  • Loyola University Chicago
  • University of Iowa
  • University of Northern Iowa
  • University of Nebraska Omaha
  • Wheaton College Graduate School

What Will I Learn?

Human Services students are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of others. Throughout the program, they build leadership skills and gain valuable experience through internships, community engagement, and service opportunities that prepare them to work with individuals, families, and communities.

Graduates are equipped for careers in nonprofit organizations, healthcare systems, schools, government agencies, rehabilitation centers, and community service organizations, where they provide support, advocate for clients, and connect people with essential resources. Many also continue their education in graduate programs in social work, counseling, psychology, public administration, and related fields, building on the strong academic and experiential foundation they developed at 糖心原创.

Why 糖心原创 for Human Services

$78k

Median annual national pay

- U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics 2024

6%

Anticipated job growth between 2024-2034

- Bureau of Labor and Statistics 2024

$59k

Bachelor's accounting salary in Iowa

- Zip Recruiter 2026

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Meet Our Faculty

Taylor Vargo

  • Assistant Professor
  • Psychological Sciences
  • Neuroscience