Human Services (HS) Department
The Department of Human Services within the College of Education and Allied Professions
consists of 10 academic programs, both distance (online) and residential (at the main
campus in Cullowhee and in Asheville). We offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate
and post-graduate degrees in fields intended to meet a variety of human needs. Careers
in human services focus on improving quality of life for individuals and communities
and preventing and remediating problems.
We are a values-based department. While diverse and broad in academic offerings, modality,
location, and expertise, we have common values that bind us together, including:
(What) WE support, develop, and empower self-aware, ethical, and competent leaders鈥�
(How) THROUGH theory and research-informed strategies and professional experiences that emphasize
collaboration, meaningful relationships, and strong community connections鈥�
(Why) BECAUSE we are educators committed to fostering growth, inspiring positive change, and empowering
individuals to lead with integrity and purpose.
Human Services Faculty and Staff 鈬�
Undergraduate Programs
Birth-Kindergarten Major & Post-Bach Licensure
Parks & Recreation Management: Major & Minor
Leadership Minor
Social Justice Minor
Graduate Programs
Masters in Counseling: School & Clinicial Mental Health
Masters in Experiential & Outdoor Education
Masters in Higher Education Student Affairs
Masters in Human Resources
Masters in School Administration
Doctorate in Educational Leadership-Ed.D.
Mission Statement
The Department of Human Services within the College of Education and Allied Professions offers programs of study at the baccalaureate through doctoral levels. These programs prepare candidates for rewarding professions in early childhood education, parks and recreation management, community and educational leadership, human resources, school and clinical mental health counseling, and higher education student affairs.
Our mission is to create collaborative educational environments that support our students鈥� professional development. We prepare students to be professionals engaged in lifelong learning who design and implement evidence-based initiatives and lead with integrity, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility to others. Our programs are guided by ethical, professional standards for best practice, which includes community service and internship experiences. In addition to preparing students, we serve communities through leadership, scholarship, and service.
Student Support Hub:
Resources for 蘑菇短视频Students
A comprehensive guide outlining local, county, and university resources available to support students' basic needs, well-being, and academic succuss.
A quick guide that explains the different funding options CEAP students can use for travel, learning, and professional development.
A simple list of graduate courses in the Human Services department that students from different programs can take, along with when and how each class is offered.
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