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Human Studies

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Understand what it means to be human

The Human Studies minor at Â鶹ÊÓƵ University offers an interdisciplinary foundation for students interested in education, human development, and the social sciences. Designed to provide flexibility, the minor complements a range of majors — equipping students with a broader understanding of human behavior, development, and learning for careers in education and human services.

Quick Facts

Department

Department of Sociology and Family Studies

Format

In Person

Program Type

Minor

Curriculum

What You'll Study

Human Studies at Â鶹ÊÓƵ is an integrative degree for students whose calling requires broad understanding of the human person — drawing from psychology, sociology, philosophy, and theology to develop the comprehensive view of human nature, culture, and flourishing that complex real-world service requires.

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Understanding People to Serve Them Better

At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, Human Studies invites you to think carefully about people — how they grow, how they learn, and what they need to flourish. Faculty guide your exploration across disciplines, preparing you for a career of service grounded in a deep and faith-informed understanding of what it means to be human.

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Criminal Justice Family Studies Forensic Science Sociology Family Studies: Family Ministry Family Studies: Pre-Child Life Family Studies: Pre-Counseling

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