Human Services Degree

Improve lives and make a difference

Through Franciscan tradition of service, Quincy University’s Human Services program offers a deep perspective on this in-demand field of professionals striving to help others in their community.

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” -Charles Dickens

Your courses

From counseling theories and techniques to the study of group and family dynamics, coursework guides you into a deeper understanding of service.

These elements will be covered

Leadership in an organizational change

case management
statistics and research methods
appraisal and psychological testing
needs assessment and program evaluation.

Human Services Catalog

What I Enjoyed Most

The things that I have enjoyed most about QU have been Phi Sigma Sigma, the theatre department, and my professors.

Colleen McCormack '15, Marketing Assistant, Educational Marketing Group

Active Learning Opportunities

The faculty of the QU Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences enjoy the respect of community leaders, and our tradition of collaboration through internships and practicum placements assures you of valuable opportunities.

Students in the behavioral and social sciences have interned at the following locations:

Blessing Hospital
Transitions of Western Illinois
Quincy Public Schools
Hannibal Regional Hospital
Recovery Resource
Department of Children and Family Services

Fun Fact: 98 percent of Quincy University students receive financial assistance.

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