Human Services

FAST FACTS ABOUT HUMAN SERVICES

Four Concentrations:
- Alcohol and Substance Abuse: Currently the only certificate program in Central Illinois; students learn interview and intervention techniques that help them provide treatment to those with substance abuse problems.
- Child and Family Services: Prepares graduates who can empower
  individuals and families to live healthier and more productive lives.
- Gerontology: Enabling professionals to meet the biological, social, and psychological needs of people over 85 years of age--the fastest growing segment of our society; graduates work in hospitals, nursing homes, adult
  care homes, and other agencies.
- Social Service Administration: Provides students with skills uniquely tailored to managing social service agencies.
Number of Majors: 124 master's degree students
Funds that Target Human Services:
- Human Services Program Fund
  Providing funds for all four concentrations
- Gerontology Funds
  Gerontology Concentration Fund
  Gerontology Scholarship Funds
  - Oblinger Scholarship Fund
  - Cornelia S. Hodges Zonta Scholarship
- Substance Abuse Program Fund
- Other Options for Giving
Current Needs:
- Scholarships: We always welcome scholarships that target History students. THIS IS OUR GREATEST NEED. Most of our students have to work to help pay their own way. More than you might think have to take semesters or longer off before they can continue their education. Please help them afford books, fees, and so much more. Use the link above to learn how to create your own fund, or contact our gift officer (left).
- Faculty development funds: These help faculty stay current in our field by attending and presenting at regional and national conferences.
- Unrestricted funds: These allow us to respond to unexpected needs and opportunities, so in many ways your unrestricted gifts are particularly powerful.
- Assistance with Internship Expenses: Our students all complete extensive internships, some requiring extra travel and other expenses. Your gifts—of any size—would be greatly appreciated and could make the difference in a student's ability to complete her or his program.

NEWS, LINKS, AND SPECIAL REPORTS

"Six inducted into Sigma Phi Omega Gerontology National Honor Society," November 2010, story plus a SLIDE SHOW
"Human Services research benefits local agency," September 2010: Neil Headman, child and family services professor, works with M.E.R.C.Y. Communities to improve their model for service delivery
"Ceremony honors faculty for outstanding service and achievement," May 2010: Carolyn Peck, gerontology professor, received the Faculty Excellence Award

QUESTIONS?

Please use the link at left to Send Us Your Question. You can also call our office directly at 217.206.6058.

We look forward to hearing from you.