ACADEMIC INTEREST: HUMAN SERVICES
A university that works for your human services career.
Put your passion and compassion to use in a meaningful human services career. There are diverse choices in this field, with a common theme of empowering people to live more positive lives. Apply your skills in clinical, agency, government or nonprofit settings.

Skills Checklist

  • A desire to help others
  • Excellent active listening skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Energetic and self-motivated 
  • Cultural compentency
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Attention to detail 

What Can I Do With This Career Path?

  • Child Welfare Worker
  • Community Outreach Worker
  • Family Services Advocate
  • Health Educator
  • Mental Health Counselor
  • Nonprofit Manager
  • Prevention Services Manager
  • Psychologist
  • Research Analyst
  • Servuce Agency Director
  • Social Worker

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Available Programs

Undergraduate Programs
  • Behavioral Science
  • Health Sciences, A.S.
  • Psychology
Graduate Programs
  • Applied Family Science
  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling
  • Human Services
  • Professional Studies
Doctoral Program
  • Doctor of Social Science in Prevention Science
Certificate Programs
Undergraduate Certificates
  • Applied Statistics for the Social Sciences
  • Child Advocacy Studies
  • Community Engagement
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Emergency Management
  • Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
  • Family Science
  • Health Promotion: Fitness
  • Human Trafficking Awareness
  • Interdisciplinary Care Management
  • Nonprofit Management
 Graduate Certificates
  • Case Management for Human Services
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Financial Management in Human Services
  • Trauma and Resilience
  • Trauma-Informed Approaches

Why choose WilmU for launching or advancing your career in Human Services?

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Respected, Accredited and Affordable

In addition to offering courses that are instructed by industry experts, WilmU is one of the most affordable universities in the Mid-Atlantic region.** All students pay low, in-state tuition rates regardless of where they live. Save time and tuition while earning multiple credentials through our Dual-Credit ADVANTAGE™ feature, available on more than 130 WilmU programs. 
 
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Online Learning Excellence

WilmU has been educating students online for 15 years! Our online programs combine the same quality, real-world academics of traditional degree programs with a flexible online format. Nationally recognized for excellence in eLearning, WilmU offers comprehensive student services and tech support to meet your needs.
 
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Ready When You Are

WilmU's open admission policy requires no SAT, GRE or GMAT scores. With traditional semesters or accelerated 7-week blocks, and a choice of course formats, WilmU courses accommodate your needs so you can learn when it is most convenient for you.
Carlos M.

call iconWilmU offered me a very positive, family-oriented environment. The supportive staff and instructors were incredible. WilmU taught me about responsibility, being a team player, expanding my critical thinking, community engagement, and being objective. It taught me about things that led to my success, and that’s why I’m an executive today.” 

– Carlos M., B.S. in Criminal Justice, M.S. in Human Services

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