Human services professionals aren’t defined by a single job or work setting, but they all share a common mission: to improve the lives of individuals and communities, including vulnerable or ...

Garrett Andrews is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Political Science at Portland Community College where he teaches State and Local Government. Brenna Swanston is an education-focused ...

As a self-proclaimed lifelong learner and former educator, Amy Boyington is passionate about researching and advocating for learners of all ages. For over a decade, Amy has specialized in writing ...

The HSDA program prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary to serve individuals, families, groups, and communities, and to support human services functions. According to the National ...

This stackable certificate program is ideal for undergraduate students seeking or already working in human services jobs, such as addiction recovery centers, public institutions, or nonprofit ...

Human services professionals experience work struggles unique from other professions. Human services jobs tend to be understaffed and have high caseloads. The human services field also has limited ...