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Students in the Counseling and Human Services minor<\/strong> gain a strong foundation for careers that support individuals, families, and communities. With an emphasis on human development, mental health literacy, wellness, and facilitative skills, this minor enhances any major by providing critical tools to understand and promote human well-being. Through this program, students explore the factors that influence emotional and behavioral health and build skills that prepare them for work in helping professions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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About the Minor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By completing the Counseling and Human Services minor, students will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Who Can Benefit From This Minor?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    This minor is a strong fit for students interested in careers in mental health, social services, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors. It also provides an excellent foundation for those pursuing graduate study in counseling, social work, and psychology. With its emphasis on practical skills\u2014such as communication, empathy, and applied helping strategies\u2014this minor equips students for bachelor\u2019s-level careers such as case manager, behavioral health technician, and community outreach. It also prepares students for graduate programs that lead to careers as licensed counselors, social workers, or psychologists. Students majoring in Human Development and Family Studies and Psychology will find strong alignment with their core coursework, and those in nursing and other health-related fields will benefit from the focus on mental health literacy and holistic well-being. Whether your goal is to serve others or to deepen your understanding of helping relationships, this minor adds depth to your academic journey.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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