Human & Social Services

UNI’s new human services major meeting needs of online and place-bound learners

The University of Northern Iowa just rolled out its new human services major, a completely online program, designed for place-bound students who have already achieved an associate’s degree, that combines curriculum from UNI’s five already-established human-services oriented majors — family services, gerontology, psychology, social work and sociology — to create a flexible and dynamic learning experience for students who are unable to attend in-person classes.
 

WATCH: See how a psychology major at UNI can put you on the path to helping others

Pursuing a psychology major at the University of Northern Iowa can open up all kinds of exciting opportunities! That’s what April Vande Voort found when she chose to pursue a psychology degree at UNI. When she first came to UNI, Vande Voorthad no idea what she wanted to study. An introductory course in psychology piqued her interest and ultimately led her to declare a psychology major so she could  pursue a career where she could help others. Even before coming to the University of Northern Iowa, she heard many good things about the strong academics and extracurricular activities....

UNI announces new online Advanced Studies Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling