Affect Societal Change

Are you interested in understanding human and social behavior, in learning how people relate to one another and about how to make a difference in their lives? With growing national issues in the aging population, social pressures on young adults and the rapidly changing profile of the American family, employment in human services are projected to experience above average growth.

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Human Services Concentrations

    Applied sociology

    Students in this concentration apply sociological insight to the public in collaboration with governments, non-profits, businesses and community organizations. Courses analyze a range of social institutions, social inequalities, social movements and social justice issues. Applied sociology concentration students produce positive social change and resolve social issues through active intervention in real-world settings.

    Gerontology

    This concentration is designed for students to specialize in the interdisciplinary study of aging and the aged, and to examine the diverse social contexts for aging-related changes locally, nationally and globally. Courses cover the physical, cognitive and psychosocial developmental changes in late adulthood and emphasize human service agencies, programs, and policies that serve and affect older adults. Gerontology students are strategically positioned to improve the aging experience of escalating numbers of older adults.

    Social work

    Students in this concentration explore the theory and practice of social work, develop academic knowledge and professional skills in providing human services to diverse or vulnerable populations, and help individuals solve and cope with problems. Courses cover human development across the life span and interpersonal communication skills, with an emphasis on settings for social work practice. Social Work concentration students improve the well-being of individuals and families and are positioned to pursue MSW programs and professional licensure.

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    Careers and Grad School Prep

    The Human Services degree spans a number of occupation options, including education, social work, counseling, advocacy, non-profit, business services, health services and research. 

    Government Sector

    • Department of Aging and Human Services
    • Veterans Affairs
    • Division of Family and Children Services

    Non-Profit Sector

    • Community development
    • Grant writing and fundraising
    • Public policy

    For-Profit/Business Sector

    • Sales and marketing
    • Research
    • Health care
    • Education

    Graduate Degree Options

    • Social work
    • Gerontology
    • Sociology
    • Counseling
    • Public administration

    Engaged Learning

    GGC fosters partnerships with local community organizations to provide tangible experiences that move portfolios to the top of the employment pile.

    • Academic conference presentations
    • Internships
    • Service learning

    GGC also creates global engagement through internationalized i‑courses and study abroad opportunities.

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    Minors, Certificates, Certifications

    Minors, certificates and certifications add value and enhance degrees for enrolled degree-seeking students. Learn more about available professional certificate programs for non-degree seeking students.

      African American studies minor

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with an African American studies minor.

      Anthropology minor

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with an anthropology minor.

      Biology minor

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a biology minor.

      Biomedical sciences certificate for academic enhancers

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a biomedical sciences certificate for academic enhancers. Email @email with questions.

      Biomedical sciences certificate for career changers

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a biomedical sciences certificate for career changers. Email @email with questions.

      Business administration minor

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a business administration minor (non-business majors).

      Business intelligence certificate

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a business intelligence certificate.

      Chemistry minor

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a chemistry minor.

      Chemistry of fermentation science, certificate in the

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a certificate in the chemistry of fermentation science.

      Creative writing minor

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a creative writing minor.

      Criminal justice / criminology minor

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a criminal justice / criminology minor.

      Cybersecurity certificate

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a cybersecurity certificate.

      English minor

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with an English minor.

      Film minor

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a film minor.

      Gender studies minor

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a gender studies minor.

      Geography minor

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a geography minor.

      Gerontology certificate

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a gerontology certificate.

      Global studies certification

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a global studies certification.

      History minor

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a history minor.

      Information technology minor

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with an information technology minor.

      Integrative arts minor

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a integrative arts minor.

      International diplomacy and conflict resolution, certificate in

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a certificate in international diplomacy and conflict resolution.

      Latin American studies certificate

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a Latin American studies certificate.

      Legal studies minor

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a legal studies minor.

      Mathematics minor

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a mathematics minor.

      Musical studies minor

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a musical studies minor.

      Non-profit advocacy, certificate in

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a certificate in non-profit advocacy.

      Paralegal certification

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a paralegal certification.

      Physics minor

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a physics minor.

      Political science minor

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a political science minor.

      Professional legal administrator certificate

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a professional legal administrator certificate.

      Professional studies minor

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a professional studies minor.

      Religious studies minor

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a religious studies minor.

      Sociology minor

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a sociology minor.

      Spanish for professionals certificate

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a Spanish for professionals certificate.

      Spanish minor

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a Spanish minor.

      TESOL certification

      Learn the requirements to expand your academic interests and enhance your bachelor’s degree with a TESOL certification.

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