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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
Bachelor of Science
Delivery
In Person / Fully Online
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 33 in Major
Careers
Family, Postsecondary, Teachers, Farm, Educators
Human Services students at EIU

Why Study Human Services at EIU?

  • Small Classroom Size.
  • Interactive Curriculum with real world learning experiences.
  • Classes designed with YOU in mind.
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers in almost every industry
  • Applied learning environments.
"I didn't expect to get real experience this early, but by my sophomore year I was already working on projects that felt like actual marketing work. It made me feel confident that I'm ready for what comes next."
Alex Wilcoxon
Marketing | Junior
Alex Wilcoxon, Marketing at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Project based coursework.
  • Engaging hands-on experiences.
  • Opportunities for internship and applied work.
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Hands-On Experience, Human Services students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Do you want to help people? If so, you have found the right major! High-Impact learning is the key to our programs in Human Services. Students participate in experiential learning opportunities including practicum, service learning in the community, work-place internships, and study abroad opportunities.

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$49,209
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Family & Consumer Sciences Teachers,…
  • Secondary School Teachers
  • Farm & Home Management Educators

Career Insights

Job Outlook Average Outlook
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)
Personality Fit Social

Connect With Us

Alisa A Gray, Academic Advisor
Academic Advisor for the Department of Human Services, Department of Public Health & Nutrition, Adjunct Instructor
aagray@eiu.edu
1046 Klehm Hall
217-581-5327
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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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