人类服务领域的广泛定义是通过跨学科的知识基础满足人类需求的目标，重点是预防和补救问题，以及致力于改善整体生活质量。人文服务专业以对社会和经济正义，人的尊严，自决以及通过直接和间接提供服务来支持变革的渴望来吸引学生。人类服务学院的学生有各种各样的兴趣，包括社会服务，教育，辩护，刑事司法，国际研究以及实现积极变革的共同愿望。
The Human Services curriculum aligns with national standards in human services education as outlined by the Council for Standards in Human Services Education (www.cshse.org). The Human Services major prepares students to work in a variety of settings as case managers, advocates, grant writers, youth workers, volunteer coordinators, or advocacy specialists.<br><br>The program has a social justice orientation, engaging students in critical analysis and reflection as they examine social issues at the individual, group, organization, community, and global level. The program emphasizes community engagement and requires 240 hours of field experience that allows students to integrate theory, knowledge, and skills through work in human services organizations.