Health and Human Services

Preparing leaders, professionals and scholars to improve the health and welfare of persons and communities in local, national and global settings.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provides an innovative academic environment for students interested in improving the lives and health of vulnerable populations. HHS faculty enhance student learning by connecting classroom instruction with ongoing intervention research, meaningful field experiences and community outreach efforts. Students complete a rigorous interdisciplinary program of study and master valuable professional skills. HHS students are well prepared to launch their careers or pursue additional graduate training to help solve pressing problems and deliver exceptional health and human services.

Our Academic Programs

Undergraduate and Graduate Programs

Health and Human Services in the news

A collage graphic showing headshots of four UM-Dearborn students in the foreground and a computer screen with two people shaking hands in the background. — Graphic by Violet Dashi

8/24/2020

Are remote internships worth it? These UM-Dearborn summer interns say ‘yes.’

We get some real talk from four UM-Dearborn students whose summer internships went remote due to the pandemic.

Kyle Ralston and Ilham Saleh at the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) poster showcase

6/15/2020

An advocate for those in need

CEHHS student Kyle Ralston wants to improve the lives of people with mental health and trauma issues. The Sidell Slosberg Sorscher and Samuel Sorscher Memorial Scholarship is preparing him for his future career in Public Health by presenting him with opportunities to hone his skills.

A graphic representing the Health and Human Services to Master of Social Work program. A Venn diagram indicates overlapping coursework, as four students follow a dotted pathway from one program to the other.

5/26/2020

New program offers UM-Dearborn students a fast track to a U-M Master of Social Work

Want to earn an MSW with just one additional year of study? A new partnership with UM-Ann Arbor allows UM-Dearborn students to do just that.

Spring 2020 grads celebrate their day at home and virtually

4/27/2020

'I will forever Go Blue!'

Sunday was a big day for many in the UM-Dearborn community — nearly 1100 students graduated. Although there wasn’t a physical ceremony, the community rallied to recognize their achievement.

Interim Department Chair

Lisa Martin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Health Policy Studies; Associate Professor of College-Wide Programs; Director, Women's and Gender Studies
martilis@umich.edu
313-583-6562