Minor in
Human Services
Online
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Pursue Service Careers with a Human Services Minor
Human services professionals are often the first to support and respond when help is needed. The online Human Services Minor at Cornerstone University develops practical helping skills, cultural awareness, and leadership for service-focused professionals. Foundations in counseling, sociology, leadership, and field experience strengthen your ability to work with individuals and communities, while laying the groundwork for professional certifications depending on your career goals. Offered with flexibility and affordability, the minor enhances your major while grounding your work in a Christ-centered perspective of health and hope.
For more opportunities to advance your career impact, explore our B.S. in Psychology, Bachelor of Social Work, B.A. in Ministry, B.S. in Elementary Education, or B.S. in Early Childhood Education, B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, or B.A. in Ministry Leadership.
Develop Market-Ready Skills with a Minor in Human Services
Gain practical, transferable skills that strengthen your major and your résumé for people-centered service or ministry careers, including:
Client Interviewing – Conduct effective interviews using active listening and clear communication to understand needs, ask appropriate questions, and respond with confidence.
Helping & Counseling Foundations – Apply foundational counseling strategies and sound judgment to support individuals while making informed, people-centered decisions in helping relationships.
Community & Social Awareness – Assess current social issues and community dynamics to inform decision-making and respond thoughtfully to challenges facing individuals and families.
Cultural Competence – Communicate effectively across cultures by applying principles of intercultural understanding, respect, and situational awareness.
Leadership in Service Settings – Use effective communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills to support teams, guide service initiatives, and contribute to organizational effectiveness.
Christian Worldview Integration – Approach human services as a Christ-centered calling by interpreting people, systems, and services through a biblical understanding of human dignity, purpose, and restoration.
Enhancing Your Career with a Human Services Minor
The Human Services Minor supports entry-level and support roles that involve working directly with people in service-oriented organizations. Graduates often pursue positions that focus on client support, community engagement, program coordination, and organizational support. The minor also provides preparation for additional training or advancement within human services–related fields, depending on career goals.
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Take your next step toward learning at one of the most affordable Christian universities in the nation.
- Apply — our application is free.
- Set goals — your admissions counselor is here to guide you.
- Maximize your credits — you could transfer in up to 75% of your degree credits.
- Discover affordability — scholarships and grants are available for qualified students.
