Human Services

Are you passionate about supporting others and creating positive change in your community? Western’s Human Services major empowers you to turn that passion into a meaningful career.

In this hands-on, community-centered program, you’ll explore social issues through a lens of equity, inclusion, and social justice—and learn how to make a real impact at the individual, organizational, and global levels.

You’ll build practical skills through 240 hours of field experience, working directly with human services organizations while developing your strengths as a communicator, problem solver, and advocate. Graduates of Western’s Human Services program go on to careers in nonprofits, schools, healthcare, government, and community-based organizations—as case managers, youth workers, grant writers, volunteer coordinators, and more. Some go on to graduate school to become licensed social workers, therapists, school counselors, lawyers, and medical professionals. For a program overview, see the WWU Catalog's Major Guide for Human Services.

Join a community of students and faculty who care deeply about people, community, and change. Discover how you can make a difference with Human Services at Western Washington University.