University of Illinois at Springfield

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Basic Information

Address: One University Plaza, Springfield, Illinois 62703
Phone Number: 217-206-8625

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Additional Information

Admissions Director: Dr. Youngjin Kang (ykang33@uis.edu)
School Type: Graduate Program (Master's Degree)
Degrees Offered:

Master's in Human Services

School Setting:

The M.A. in Human Services (HMS) will prepare you for management and leadership positions in the growing human and social services fields. You will develop an appreciation of contemporary and historic human characteristics, issues, and problems as the foundation for designing, delivering, and evaluating interventions and services to improve the quality of life for all people. The M.A. in Human Services has the following points of pride:

- #5 Best Schools for Masters in Human Services by collegerank.net
- #1 Best Human Services graduate degree program in the State of Illinois by Course Advisor.
- Top 20 Best Affordable Online Human Services Masters
- The School of Public Management and Policy is ranked #67 overall, and the #1 in the State of Illinois outside of the Chicago metro area.
- Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) approved program.
- Simulation-training is infused in the curriculum to prepare students for application of skills in real-world situations.

Financial Aid:

Financial Aid information can be found: https://www.uis.edu/spmp/financial-aid-scholarships-internships

Majors:

Students choose one of the five concentrations in this master's program as follows:
- Child and Family Studies
- Social Services Administration
- Alcohol and Substance Abuse
- Gerontology
- Nursing Home Administration

Admissions Requirements:

- Transcripts 
- Two letters of recommendation 
- CV (resume) 
- Personal Statement 
Apply here today: http://uis.edu/apply 

Application/Transfer Deadlines:

Applications accepted on a rolling basis

Additional Information:

Earn a stipend and cover most of your education costs w/ our Graduate Public Service Internship Experience (https://www.uis.edu/gradinterns/gpsi-program) & Illinois Legislative Staff Internship (https://www.uis.edu/gradinterns/illinois-legislative-staff-intern-program).