Assumption University’s Health and Human Services Department with its majors, minor, and concentrations, provides a strong foundation for work in a variety of healthcare and human service-related fields such as organizations providing services to children, adolescents, adults and older adults. A distinctive aspect of the curriculum is its unique internship program.
If you would like to pursue a career to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives, the bachelor’s degree in health science or human services is an excellent choice. Assumption’s program is unique in that it combines a strong liberal arts education with professional skills training that will enable you to serve a wide range of client populations with various behavioral, emotional, physical, and social needs. Our faculty will work closely with you to help you navigate your academic and career goals.
A significant distinction of Assumption’s Human Service’s curriculum is a required internship that enables students to develop and refine the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for working as a human service professional. Students complete a 400-hour internship in a human service setting where they are supported and supervised by a faculty member as well as other personnel. Students in Health Science also complete a supported and supervised internship of 200 hours.
Research Opportunities in the Health and Human Services Department
Working with a faculty mentor, students have conducted research on:
Health and Human Services Faculty and Staff
