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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"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 PackHuman Services | Class of 2026
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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