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Department of Counseling & Human Services

Why Counseling & Human Services?

  • You like

    Advocacy, supporting marginalized communities, learning diverse perspectives & more

  • You'll learn

    To examine power dynamics & equity, conduct real-world fieldwork & more

     

  • You can be

    A counselor, community advocate, public health professional, policy analyst & more

Academics

  • About Us
    BS in Human Services & Community Justice

    Practical learning towards criminal justice careers

    Major
    Find details about majoring in Human Services & Community Justice
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    Minors in Counseling, Human Services & Health, Wellness & Physical Education
    Minors
    Find details on our Counseling, Human Services & Health and Wellness & Physical Education minors
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    Real-World Learning
    Real-World Learning
    Find details on fieldwork in community organizing, human services & more
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    Admissions

    Be a fierce advocate for justice!

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Resources

  • Major Advisement
    Find advising resources for HSCJ majors
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    Career Paths
    Career Paths
    Find details about potential careers
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    Our Faculty
    Meet our faculty members
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    Wellness Center
    Wellness
    Find details about campus healthcare, counseling, emergency funds & more
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