Courses in Human Services embed professional development assignments and activities into each class. Students complete an internship and practicum in an area of interest to them. Internships provide the opportunity to gain professional experience while earning class credit.

REQUIRED COURSES:

• HSL 1800 Human Development
• HSL 2200 Introduction to Human Services Programs
• HSL 2820 Family Relationships
• HSL 2850 Child Development
• HSL 3800 Sexuality Education
• HSL 3831 Women in Contemporary Society
• HSL 3853* Practicum in Child Development
• HSL 4200* Orientation in Human Services Internship
• HSL 4240 Family Advocacy, Policy, and Law
• HSL 4275* Internship in Human Services (3 to 6HRS)
• HSL 4775 Human Services Programs and Resource Management
• HSL 4820 Death and Dying
• HSL 4845 Family Stress and Resilience
• HSL 4846 Aging and the Family
• HSL 4850 Human Services Programs: Community, Culture, and Intersectionality
• HSL 4854 Leadership in Family Life Education
• HSL 4859 Administration of Human Services Programs
• HSL 4860 Addictions and the Family

*Check course catalog for prerequisites

Major GPA requirement of 2.0 is based on all Human Services Program Administration courses taken at EIU.

Depending on Foreign Language and Math Placement, electives may be needed to meet 120 semester hours.

Contact: 
Alisa Gray
Academic Advisor, Human Services
Office: 1046 - Klehm Hall
Phone: 217-581-5310
Email:aagray@eiu.edu

Courses in Human Services embed professional development assignments and activities into each class. Students complete an internship in an area of interest to them, which provides the opportunity to gain professional experience while earning class credit.

REQUIRED COURSES:

• HSL 1800 Human Development
• HSL 2200 Introduction to Human Services Programs
• HSL 2820 Family Relationships
• HSL 2850 Child Development
• HSL 3800 Sexuality Education
• HSL 3831 Women in Contemporary Society
• HSL 4200* Orientation in Human Services Internship
• HSL 4240 Family Advocacy, Policy, and Law
• HSL 4275* Internship in Human Services (3 to 6HRS)
• HSL 4770 Family Budgeting and Debt Management
• HSL 4775 Human Services Programs and Resource Management
• HSL 4820 Death and Dying
• HSL 4845 Family Stress and Resilience
• HSL 4846 Aging and the Family
• HSL 4850 Human Services Programs: Community, Culture, and Intersectionality
• HSL 4854 Leadership in Family Life Education
• HSL 4859 Administration of Human Services Programs
• HSL 4860 Addictions and the Family

*Check course catalog for prerequisites

Major GPA requirement of 2.0 is based on all Human Services Program Administration courses taken at EIU.

Depending on Foreign Language and Math Placement, electives may be needed to meet 120 semester hours.

Contact: 
Alisa Gray
Academic Advisor, Human Services
Office: 1046 - Klehm Hall
Phone: 217-581-5310
Email:aagray@eiu.edu

With Gateways to Opportunity Level V Early Childhood Credential

Show your knowledge, skills and experience in caring and educating for children.

Individuals who work (or have worked) in an early childhood setting and have earned an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education are eligible to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree at EIU in the Bachelor of Science in Human Services that will lead to the Gateways to Opportunity Level V Early Childhood Credential. www.ilgateways.com

B.S. in Human Services with Early Childhood Credential: 60 HRS

• HSL 1800 Human Development
• HSL 2820 Family Relationships
• HSL 2850 Child Development
• HSL 3220 Intro to Early Childhood Programming
• HSL 3800 Sexuality Education
• HSL 3831 Women in Contemporary Society
• HSL 4200* Orientation to Human Services Internship
• HSL 4220 Administration of Early Childhood Programs
• HSL 4225 Practicum in Early Childhood Program Administration
• HSL 4240 Family Advocacy, Policy, and Law
• HSL 4275* Internship in Human Services
• HSL 4775 Human Services Programs and Resource Management
• HSL 4820 Death and Dying
• HSL 4845 Family Stress and Resilience
• HSL 4850 Human Services Programs: Community, Culture and Intersectionality
• HSL 4854 Leadership in Family Life Education
• HSL 4859 Administration of Human Services Programming
• HSL 4860 Addictions and the Family
• EIU 4XXX Senior Seminar

*Check course catalog for prerequisites

Contact:
Dr. Mikki Sherwood
Professor, Coordinator of Early Childhood Programs in the Department of Human Services
Phone: 217-581-6374
Email: mlsherwood@eiu.edu

The M.S. in Human Services focuses on applying research and theory to career practice, engaging in experiential learning, and mentoring of students. Courses address global and community family issues and trends, family culture and diversity, human services program planning and leadership, lifespan development stages from youth to older age, family resource management, financial literacy, family stress and resiliency, public policy, and grant writing.

• Applications accepted year-round for enrollment
• Minimum GPA of 2.75
• Our program welcomes new and returning students, high school/middle school teachers, established professionals continuing in career development, and recent undergraduates.
• Students may elect to enroll full-time or part-time.
• GRE not required 

TRANSFER HOURS ACCEPTED
The Graduate School and the Human Services Graduate Coordinator will evaluate up to a maximum of 12 transfer hours completed in another institution’s accredited graduate program.

ONLINE OR IN-PERSON FORMAT
Students choose an online or a hybrid (online + face-to-face course delivery) format. The online option requires no on-campus visits and all online students, regardless of residency location, are charged in-state tuition rates.

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS AVAILABLE
Graduate Assistants provide teaching, research, and service support in the Department of Human Services and in the Child and Family Life Education Center. Assistantships fund students with a three-semester tuition waiver along with a monthly stipend.

CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS: 33 HRS MINIMUM 
Core Requirements: 21 HRS

• HSL 5450 - Leadership and Administration in Human Services Programming
• HSL 5460 - Issues and Trends in Human Services Programming
• HSL 5846 - Public Policy and Grant Writing for Human Services Programming
• HSL 5850 - Theories of Human Development and Family Life
• HSL 5852 - Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood
• HSL 5900 - Research Methods
• HSL 5950 - Thesis Credits: 3 to 6
  OR
• HSL 5990 - Human Services Independent Study. Credits: 1 to 6
  OR
• HSL 5980 - Internship. Credits: 3 to 6

Course Electives: 9-12 HRS

• HSL 4770 - Family Budgeting and Debt Management
• HSL 4775 - Human Services Programs and Resource Management
• HSL 4820 - Death and Dying
• HSL 4845 - Family Stress and Resilience
• HSL 4846 - Aging and the Family
• HSL 4850 - Human Services Programs: Community, Culture and Intersectionality
• HSL 4854 - Leadership in Family Life Education
• HSL 4859 - Administration of Youth and Family Services Programming 
• HSL 4860 - Addictions and the Family
• HSL 5100 - Societal Theories of Aging
• HSL 5230 - Special Topics in Human Services
• HSL 5400 - Aging Policy in Action

Other courses may be substituted or added, as agreed upon by advisor and student.

• Some elective courses may have prerequisites or require permission of instructor.
• A minimum of 33 credit hours is required for degree completion.
• There is a 6-year time limit for degree completion.

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS
Information: go.eiu.edu/gradassist
Application: https://www.eiu.edu/myeiu/ 
Graduate assistants work 18 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters. Graduate assistantship applications for the following academic year are due by February 15. For more information on graduate assistantships, contact the Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Kathleen O’Rourke at kaorourke@eiu.edu.

ACCELERATED GRADUATE PROGRAM  FOR EIU UNDERGRADUATES
Admission to the accelerated MS in Human Services requires that a student has completed a minimum of 60 hours of undergraduate or transfer course credit and has a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.25. In addition, applicants must have completed a minimum of 15 hours of Human Services courses.

ADMISSION
To apply for the accelerated MS in Human Services,
applicants must meet the above requirements and submit an application at: go.eiu.edu/acceladmit.

Upon acceptance to the program, students must complete the shared course request form and submit to the Graduate Coordinator: go.eiu.edu/courserequest.

SHARED COURSEWORK
Students accepted into the accelerated graduate program may take up to 9 credit hours of the following courses as shared credit. Please note that stated prerequisites will need to be completed before enrolling in the courses. Please work with your undergraduate academic advisor in the selection of the following shared courses:

• HSL 4770 - Family Budgeting and Debt Management
• HSL 4775 - Human Services Programs and Resource Management
• HSL 4820 - Death and Dying
• HSL 4845 - Family Stress and Resilience
• HSL 4846 - Aging and the Family
• HSL 4850 - Human Services Programs: Community, Culture, and Intersectionality
• HSL 4854 - Leadership in Family Life Education
• HSL 4859 - Administration of Human Services Programming
• HSL 4860 - Addictions and the Family

CONTACT:
Kathleen O'Rourke, Ph.D.
Professor & Graduate Coordinator
kaorourke@eiu.edu
217-581-6076

The M.S. in Aging Studies degree at EIU is a graduate program designed to launch or expand the careers in the aging/gerontology field for students. The program is offered in a fully online delivery format. Plans os study are individually tailored to meet students' needs. 

• Proven track-record of educating students at EIU and supporting their career paths in the aging field since 1981.
• The M.S. in Aging Studies degree program is interdisciplinary and includes courses from nine different academic units.
• EIU's M.S. in Aging Studies was named one of gradschoolhub.com's top 10 most affordable master's degree programs.

CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS: 33 HRS MINIMUM
Core Requirements: 27 HRS Course Electives: 6 HRS

• BIO 4834 - Neurobiology
• HSL 4820 - Death and Dying
• HSL 4846 - Aging and the Family
• HSL 5450 - Leadership and Administration in Human Services Programming
• HSL 5846 - Public Policy and Grant Writing for Human Services Programming
• HPR 5600 - Essentials of International Health
• HPR 5750 - Leadership and Ethics for Health Professionals
• PLS 4793 - Civic and Nonprofit Leadership
• PLS 4873 - Human Resource Management in Public and Nonprofit Organizations
• PLS 4893 - Budgeting in Government and Nonprofit Organizations

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS
Information: go.eiu.edu/gradassist
Application: https://www.eiu.edu/myeiu/ 
Graduate assistants work 18 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters. Graduate assistantship applications for the following academic year are due by February 15. For more information on graduate assistantships, contact the Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Kathleen O’Rourke at kaorourke@eiu.edu.


ACCELERATED M.S. IN AGING  STUDIES FOR EIU UNDERGRADUATES
Current EIU undergraduate students with at least  60 hours of credit and a 3.25 GPA can apply to the accelerated graduate program. An accelerated graduate program allows students to count up to 9 credit hours from pre-approved courses numbered 4750 and higher for both undergraduate and graduate degrees, saving time and money.

Visit the Accelerated Graduate Programs website at:
go.eiu.edu/accelerated for more information.

CONTACT:
Kathleen O'Rourke, Ph.D.
Professor & Graduate Coordinator
kaorourke@eiu.edu
217-581-6076

ADVANCING YOUR CAREER IN AGING

The interdisciplinary, online M.S. in Aging Studies: Long Term Care Administration option at Eastern Illinois University is a graduate program designed to launch or expand careers as 
an administrative director and in other leadership positions in residential skilled and rehabilitative health care, nursing homes, assisted livings, memory care, and independent living programs. Plans of study are individually tailored to meet students’ needs and courses are aligned with long term care administration competency areas.

Our program welcomes students at all stages of professional development, including those in the workforce and those who have recently completed an undergraduate degree. Students may enroll full-time or part-time.

APPLY AT ANY TIME

• Applications accepted year-round for enrollment
• Minimum GPA of 2.75
• Students with any past or current undergraduate major are welcome to apply.
• GRE not required

ONE OF THE MOST AFFORDABLE AGING STUDIES/GERONTOLOGY GRADUATE PROGRAM IN ILLINOIS & THROUGHOUT THE U.S.

Estimated cost for the entire degree (including all fees and textbook rental/mailing) is $14,200 for in- and out-of-state students.

CURRICULUM REQUIREMENTS
Course Requirements: 33 HRS

• CMN 5155 - Communication and Aging
• EDF 5590 - Educational Response to Third Age Learning OR
• HSL 5100 - Societal Theories in Aging
• HSL 4820 - Death and Dying
  OR
• HSL 4846 - Aging and the Family
• HSL 5400 - Aging Policy in Action
• HSL 5450 - Leadership and Administration in Human Services Programming
  OR
• PUBH 5770 - Leadership and Ethics for Health Professionals
• HSL 5900 - Research Methods
• KSR 5225 - Physical Activity and Aging
• PLS 4873 - Human Resource Management in Public and Nonprofit Organizations
• PSY 5540 - Psychological Processes in the Aged
  OR
• PSY 5545 - Techniques for Geriatric Management
• PUBH 4890 - Health and Aging
• PUBH 5750 - Health Program Planning and Evaluation

Other courses may be substituted or added, as agreed upon by advisor and student.

• With approval of the EIU Graduate School and EIU Aging Studies Graduate Coordinator, students may transfer up to 12 credit hours of graduate courses completed at another accredited institution of higher education.
• Some elective courses may have prerequisites or require permission of instructor.
• A minimum of 33 credit hours is required for degree completion.
• There is a 6-year time limit for degree completion.

INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATION
The M.S. in Aging Studies: Long Term Care Administration option is an interdisciplinary collaboration among multiple academic units and faculty at EIU:

• Human Services
• Communication Studies
• Kinesiology, Sports, & Recreation
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Public Health
• Secondary Education & Foundations

The program provides an integrative, learning experience for students. Throughout the program, students will develop a well-rounded, transferrable skill set in advancing careers.

APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE  ASSISTANTSHIP
Graduate Assistants provide teaching, research, and service support to Faculty and Staff in the department. Assistantships fund students for up to a three-semester tuition waiver along with a monthly stipend. Due date: February 15 Apply at https://www.eiu.edu/myeiu/ 

ACCELERATED M.S. IN AGING  STUDIES FOR EIU UNDERGRADUATES
Current EIU undergraduate students with at least  60 hours of credit and a 3.25 GPA can apply to the accelerated graduate program. An accelerated graduate program allows students to count up to 9 credit hours from pre-approved courses numbered 4750 and higher for both undergraduate and graduate degrees, saving time and money.

Visit the Accelerated Graduate Programs website at go.eiu.edu/accelerated for more information.

CONTACT:
Kathleen O'Rourke, Ph.D.
Professor & Graduate Coordinator
kaorourke@eiu.edu
217-581-6076

This opportunity is open to Human Services majors and those with minors in Human Services, Financial Literacy and Aging Studies.

Work with your undergraduate academic advisor to select up to 9 shared credit hours chosen from the courses listed. All courses are 3 credit hours unless otherwise noted. Consult your catalog to identify required prerequisites for individual courses.

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA REQUIREMENTS EARLY ADMISSION
To be eligible for the accelerated program, you should have:

• A cumulative minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.25
• Completed at least 15 credit hours in Human Services
• Completed a minimum of 60 hours of undergraduate course credit
• Apply for accelerated graduate program admission at go.eiu.edu/acceladmit.

SHARED COURSEWORK

• HSL 4770 - Family Budgeting and Debt Management
• HSL 4775 - Human Services Programs and Resource Management
• HSL 4820 - Death and Dying
• HSL 4845 - Family Stress and Resilience
• HSL 4846 - Aging and the Family
• HSL 4850 - Human Services Programs: Community, Culture, & Intersectionality
• HSL 4854 - Leadership in Family Life Education
• HSL 4859 - Administration of Youth and Family Services Programming
• HSL 4860 - Addictions and the Family
• HSL 5100 - Societal Theories of Aging
• HSL 5400 - Aging Policies in Action
• HSL 5450 - Leadership and Administration in Human Service Programming
• HSL 5460 - Issues and Trends in Human Services Programming
• HSL 5230 - Special Topics (1, 2 or 3hrs)
• HSL 5235 - International Special Topics (1hr)

This opportunity is open to all majors.

Work with your undergraduate academic advisor to select up to 9 shared credit hours chosen from the courses listed. All courses are 3 credit hours unless otherwise noted. Consult your catalog to identify required prerequisites for individual courses.

ADMISSIONS CRITERIAL REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for the accelerated program, you should have:

• A cumulative minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.25
• Completed at least 15 credit hours in major
• Completed a minimum of 60 hours of undergraduate course credit
• Apply for accelerated graduate program admission: go.eiu.edu/acceladmit.

SHARED COURSEWORK

• HSL 4770 - Family Budgeting & Debt Management
• HSL 4775 - Human Services Programs & Resource Management
• HSL 4820 - Death & Dying
• HSL 4845 - Family Stress & Resilience
• HSL 4846 - Aging & the Family
• HSL 4850 - Human Services Programs: Community, Culture & Intersectionality
• HSL 4854 - Leadership in Family Life Education
• HSL 5100 - Societal Theories of Aging
• HSL 5450 - Leadership & Administration in Human Services Programming 
• BIO 4834 - Neurobiology
• BIO 4835 - Advanced Neurobiology
• CMN 5155 - Communication & Aging
• HCM 4910 - Applied Health Communication
• KSR 5225 - Physical Activity & Aging
• PLS 4793 - Civic & Nonprofit Leadership
• PLS 4873 - Human Resource Management in Public & Nonprofit Organizations
• PLS 4893 - Budgeting in Government & Nonprofit Organizations
• PUBH 4770 - Health Services Administration
• PUBH 4800 - Drugs & Society
• PUBH 4810 - Community Resources & Chemical Dependency
• PUBH 4830 - Perspectives on Health & Humor
• PUBH 4890 - Health & Aging
• REC 4950 - Leisure & Aging

IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES

The 18 semester hour minor in Human Services provides foundational information regarding the administration of human services programs across the lifespan. Students can choose courses that focus on the aspect of human services that compliments their major. The minor in Human Services adds value to any major.

MINOR REQUIRED COURSES: 6 HRS

• HSL 1800 Human Development
• HSL 2200 Introduction to Human Services Programs

MINOR ELECTIVE COURSES: 12 HRS
At least 9 hours must be numbered 3000 or above. Students may take 3SH in either HSL 4230 or HSL 4235, or 3SH in a combination of the two.

• HSL 2820 Family Relationships
• HSL 2850 Child Development
• HSL 3800 Sexuality Education
• HSL 3831 Women in Contemporary Society
• HSL 3853* Practicum in Child Development
• HSL 4200* Orientation to Human Services Program Administration Internship
• HSL 4230 Special Topics
• HSL 4235 International Special Topics
• HSL 4240 Family Advocacy, Policy, and Law
• HSL 4275* Internship in Human Services Program Admin.
• HSL 4775 Human Services Programs & Resource Management
• HSL 4820 Death & Dying
• HSL 4845 Family Stress and Resilience
• HSL 4846 Aging & the Family
• HSL 4850* Human Services Programs: Community, Culture, and Intersectionality
• HSL 4854 Leadership in Family Life Education
• HSL 4859 Administration of Youth & Family Services Programs
• HSL 4860 Addiction & the Family

*Check course catalog for prerequisites

The Aging Studies minor is an 18-hour interdisciplinary program designed to offer students the opportunity to gain expertise on the holistic process of aging and developmentally appropriate and responsive professional practice related to health, family support, public policy, and socio-cultural issues. Our aim is two-fold: to stimulate and promote scholarship in the area of Aging Studies/Gerontology and to encourage students in a variety of academic units to broaden their studies to include professional development related to aging issues.

MINOR REQUIRED COURSES: 6 HRS

• HSL 4846 Aging and the Family
• PUBH 4890 Health and Aging

MINOR ELECTIVE COURSES: 12 HRS

• BIO 4834 Neurobiology
• PUBH 2270 Community Health
• PUBH 2700 Marketing Concepts for Health Promotion Pros
• PUBH 3750 Mental Health Care Delivery Systems
• PUBH 4770 Health Services Administration
• PUBH 4800 Drugs and Society
• PUBH 4810 Community Resources & Chemical Dependency
• PUBH 4830 Perspectives on Health and Humor
• HSL 4775 Human Services Programs & Resource Management
• HSL 4820 Death and Dying
• HSL 4845 Family Stress and Resilience
• HSL 4850 Human Services Programs
• HCM 3910 Communication in Health Professions
• HCM 4910 Applied Health Communication
• PLS 4793 Civic and Nonprofit Leadership
• PLS 4873 HR Mgmt in Public & Nonprofit Orgs
• PLS 4893 Budgeting in Government & Nonprofit Orgs
• PSY 3525 Psychology of Maturity and Old Age
• REC 4950 Leisure and Aging
• SOC 4820 Sociology of Health and Health Care 

The 18 semester hour minor in Early Childhood Program Administration provides a comprehensive view of the administration of early childhood care and education programs. This minor will be helpful to anyone that wants to work with children and families. Completion of this minor is required for the Gateways Level V credential. 

MINOR REQUIRED COURSES: 18 HRS

• HSL 2850 Child Development
  OR
• PSY 3515 Child Psychology
  OR
• ELE 2050 The Whole Child: Teaching and Learning in the Educational Environment
• HSL 3220 Introduction to Early Childhood Programming
• HSL 4220 Administration of Early Childhood Programs
• HSL 4225 Practicum in Early Childhood Program Administration
• HSL 4240 Family Advocacy, Policy and Law
• HSL 4845 Family Stress and Resilience

The Financial Literacy Minor offers courses of study focusing on family financial management and well-being of individuals and families. The curriculum is designed to develop skills to educate individuals and families in budgeting and debt management.

MINOR REQUIRED COURSES: 12 HRS

• HSL 1800 Human Development
• HSL 2300G Personal and Family Financial Literacy
• HSL 4770 Family Budgeting and Debt Management
• HSL 4775 Human Services Programs and Resource Management

MINOR ELECTIVE COURSES: 6 HRS
Select 6 additional semester hours from the following courses:

• FIN 3740* Real Estate Fundamentals
• FIN 3900* Risk and Insurance
• HSL 4845 Family Stress and Resilience
• HSL 4860 Addictions and the Family
• NTR 2100 Personal Nutrition
• SOC 4131* Sociology of Poverty and Social Welfare

*Check course catalog for prerequisites