Have you considered a career helping people with mental health problems, survivors of domestic violence, teens in crisis or at-risk children and their families? Do you want to advocate on behalf of clients and help them access community resources? Do you possess creativity, determination, compassion, problem-solving, and leadership skills? If so, you are a great candidate for the human service studies major.

In this program, you examine cultural and ethical issues that contribute to clients? challenges and learn conceptual skills and strategies for supporting these vulnerable populations. Your knowledge will help you support clients at the individual, agency, and community level. When you graduate, you?ll be prepared to serve in an array of settings supporting children and families, mental health clients, inmates and persons with intellectual developmental disabilities.?