Learn to address the complexities of developing and administering services for children and families. Focus on human development, resiliency, family theories and advocacy. Learn more about the Child & Family concentration.
The Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc., has accredited the alcohol and substance abuse concentration in the M.A. in Human Services. Students who complete this concentration may be eligible to take the Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor examination. Learn more about the Alcohol and Substance Abuse concentration.
A HRM minor will provide students in and outside the College of Business and Management the opportunity to learn the knowledge and skills needed to be HRM professionals in diverse HRM jobs including Human Resources Specialist, Human Resource Manager and Training and Development Manager, among others. For program requirements, course descriptions and other info check out the Human Resource Management Minor catalog page.
Our Human Resource Management program equips students with essential skills and knowledge in key HR areas, including employment law, staffing, performance and compensation management. The curriculum emphasizes the strategic role of HR and labor relations in shaping organizational success, preparing students to become influential leaders in the field.
Prepare for career advancement and to play a vital role in today’s global organizations with our Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management online program. This dynamic program sharpens your ability to perform core HR competencies, including strategic planning, recruitment, career development, union relations, diversity and more. For program requirements, course descriptions and other info check out the Human Resource Management Certificate catalog page.
School counseling students seeking licensure as a school counselor in Illinois must successfully complete the ISBE-approved HDC master’s degree in school counseling in order to receive the department’s endorsement. Additionally, students must present passing scores on the Test of Academic Proficiency (or equivalent) and the School Counselor Content Test (i.e., Test #181) as per department policy.
Students pursuing careers in clinical mental health counseling should begin to explore relevant populations and settings when enrolled in HDC 501. Course assignments thereafter should be designed to develop knowledge and skills specific to the emphasis chosen. In order to develop and demonstrate skills unique to their selected concentration, clinical mental health counseling students must take HDC 542, HDC 544 and two elective courses within the department curriculum.
Students pursuing careers in marriage, couple and family counseling should begin to explore relevant populations and settings when enrolled in HDC 501. Course assignments thereafter should be designed to develop knowledge and skills specific to the emphasis chosen. In order to develop and demonstrate skills unique to their selected concentration, marriage, couple and family counseling students must take four specialization courses that emphasize working systemically within relational contexts.
The History Minor program offers students an engaging opportunity to explore connections between past events and contemporary issues, enriching their understanding of diverse cultures, time periods and social dynamics. Through a curriculum that emphasizes critical analysis, students learn to interpret historical artifacts and narratives, drawing insights about the impact of economic, environmental, political and cultural forces that have shaped societies across time.