Building on liberal arts and science foundations, a theoretical framework, and experiential learning, the human services degree programs prepare students for human services practice in organizational and advocacy settings where they can provide ongoing support to vulnerable individuals of diverse backgrounds.
A career in Human Services combines personal fulfillment with professional growth with a commitment to making a positive impact. Human services professionals tackle a wide range of societal challenges, from mental health to poverty and marginalized communities.
As a committed and caring professional, you will have the opportunity to work closely with diverse populations, supporting individuals, families, and communities in achieving their goals. Beyond the intrinsic rewards of helping others, the Human Services field provides a multitude of career paths and advancement opportunities allowing you to tailor your career to match your specific interests and passions. The flexibility of this field allows for work in various settings, such as government agencies, nonprofit organizations, healthcare institutions, schools, and community centers.
Embark on a career in Human Services and join a compassionate and dedicated community of professionals. Together, we can create a future where everyone can access the support, care, and opportunities they deserve.
Develop skills in counseling, mediation, and human services administration. You also can build direct work experience through practicum placements at local agencies.
In this program, study family mediation, alternative dispute resolution, paraprofessional counseling, and group facilitation.
Enhance your communication skills and learn how to work effectively with multicultural client populations.
Gain essential skills to becoming effective members of therapeutic treatment teams.
Gain the knowledge and skills to navigate complex social issues, advocate for justice, and create positive change.
This program empowers you to address the complexities of community-based work.
This program provides an understanding of social, legal, and policy context of guardianship and its variations in Alaska.
When human services and social work alumna Cass Pook says she has always been a helper, she’s not just referring to her nature as an empathetic and compassionate listener. “Culturally, it's in my DNA to be a helper,” said Pook. “Looking back on it throughout history, 100 or 200 years ago I would have been doing the same thing. I was born to be a social worker.”
Human Services alumnus Benz Guillermo talks about how he found the right fit in the Department of Human Services program at the College of Health.
Harris is the CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska, matching adult volunteers with youth across the state in one-on-one relationships that change lives. It's the latest step in her community-focused career, and it all started at UAA.
The one-day, one-stop event provided people experiencing homelessness with access to a range of services: health and wellness screenings, legal services, employment assistance, toiletries, and a fresh, hot lunch. In the midst of the crowd walked Staci Manier, a UAA alumna (B.A. Human Services '13, with minors in psychology and history) who became community impact director for United Way of Mat-Su in 2014.
The conference series is part of the College of Health's commitment to advancing health equity and justice in our state and beyond, which focuses on trauma and addiction, social justice and diversity, and ethics in clinical practice.
The CAAS was established by the Board of Regents in 1972 to address the problem of substance misuse in Alaska.
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UAA Professional Studies Building
2533 Providence Dr., Suite 218
Anchorage, AK 99508
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3211 Providence Dr., PSB 218
Anchorage, AK 99508
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