Work directly with people to help them live better lives. This program prepares you with real-world skills for a career in agencies, NGOs, social work, court advocacy and more. This program is completed online and open to students in all majors on all campuses.
Why minor in Human Services?
A minor in Human Services prepares you to understand people, communities, and the systems that support their well-being. Through required coursework in counseling, coordination of care and psychopathology, you will develop practical, entry-level helping skills that can be applied in a variety of professional settings. Flexible electives in crisis intervention, loss, advocacy, cultural competency and more allow you to tailor your studies to your interests and career goals.
This program is completed online and open to students in all majors on all campuses. Graduates with this minor go on to work in a diverse range of roles, including case managers, foster care licensing specialists, court-appointed advocates or behavioral technicians. Whether you're pursuing a career in social work, counseling, education or nonprofit management, or planning to attend graduate school, this minor strengthens your ability to advocate for vulnerable populations and lead compassionate change within your community.
Degree Requirements & Courses
The minor requires six courses (18 units).
Core:
Complete all 4 courses:
- HUSV301 - Introduction to Human Services
- HUSV389 - Counseling in Human Service Practice
- HUSV425 - Introduction to Coordination of Care in Behavioral Health
- HUSV440 - Introduction to Psychopathology
Electives:
Complete 2 of the following courses:
- HDFS420 - Introduction to Crisis Intervention
- HUSV310 - Identity, Positionality & Cultural Humility
- HUSV357 - Managing Death and Loss in Human Services
- HUSV403 - Integrative Health and Human Services Advocacy
- HUSV410 - Introduction to Group Procedures and Theory
- LDRV304 - The Human Resource Function
What our students have to say
"As a Human Services major, I had the opportunity to take a variety of courses that strengthened my foundation in the field and allowed me to explore more specialized areas of interest. One aspect of the program that I was particularly grateful for was the depth of the assignments; many went beyond surface-level and included self-reflection and research that helped me grow both personally and professionally. In fact, much of the reflection and knowledge I have gained in such assignments continues to help me today. Since graduating, I plan to pursue a Master of Social Work and become a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), a path that was shaped by my internship through the University of Arizona. I am excited to continue my journey and am glad I chose the Human Services program!"
- Adriana, Class of 2026
