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Human Services

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
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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 EIU because it was close enough to home but far enough my parents couldn't just show up. I also liked the small class size and that the teachers would be able to help one on one."
Mackenzie Pack
Human Services | Class of 2026
Mackenzie Pack, 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 about the administration of human services programs across the lifespan. It is a fit if you want to add an understanding of how people and families are supported to your major, whatever your field. Eighteen semester hours of electives give you flexibility to choose courses that focus on the aspect of human services that complements your major, using hands-on, project-based coursework.

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Connect With Us

Alisa Gray
Academic Advisor for the Department of Human Services, Department of Public Health & Nutrition, Adjunct Instructor
aagray@eiu.edu
2172 Buzzard 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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