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The Department of Human Services prepares students to empower individuals across the lifespan, strengthen families, promote community prosperity, and advocate for intersectional social justice in our globally diverse society through high-impact experiential learning and innovative research and scholarship.

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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
In Person / Fully Online
Credit Hours
18 Total
Careers
Farm, Educators, Social, Managers, Health, Specialists
Human Services  students at EIU

Why Study Human Services at EIU?

  • Learn through hands-on, project-based coursework.
  • Work closely with faculty in smaller class settings.
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers in almost every industry.
"I chose to attend EIU because of the many activities on campus, it also seemed like a great community."
Kimberly Ruiz
Class of 2026, Human Services major
Kimberly Ruiz, Human Services at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Collaborative learning experiences.
  • Project-based coursework.
  • Engaging activities that compliment any major.
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What You'll Learn

The minor in Human Services provides foundational information regarding the administration of human services programs across the lifespan. Eighteen semester hours of electives allow for flexibility within the minor. Students can choose courses that focus on the aspect of human services that compliments their major. 

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$63,160
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Farm & Home Management Educators
  • Social & Community Service Managers
  • Occupational Health & Safety…
  • Child, Family, & School Social Workers
  • Social & Human Service Assistants
  • Eligibility Interviewers, Government…

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Social

Connect With Us

Alisa Gray
Academic Advisor for the Department of Human Services, Department of Public Health & Nutrition, Adjunct Instructor
aagray@eiu.edu
1046 Klehm Hall
217-581-5310
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Dianne Timm
Chair, School of Human Development
dtimm@eiu.edu
2109
217-581-5327
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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