UAA Human Services

08/18/2026

The new AAS in Criminology and Criminal Justice will be available starting this fall! Check it out ➡️ tinyurl.com/new-aas-crim

08/06/2026

The School of Justice & Human Services has some exciting courses to look into this fall! From justice to human services to legal studies, there are so many opportunities to jump into this fall.

Check out the course catalog at catalog.uaa.alaska.edu for prerequisites and other requirements. Interested in a course that you may not be eligible for yet? Email us at [email protected] to explore your options.

Hurry! Seats will fill up quickly. For information on how to enroll, visit uaa.alaska.edu/students/registration/how-to-register

04/03/2026

Please join us in congratulating Jessica Ross on receiving the K. Patricia Cross Future Leaders Award! We can't think of anyone more deserving.

12/22/2025

Stories like this are why we do what we do. 💛💚 Congrats, Billie - we're so proud of you!

11/18/2025

Go Rus'sel! We're so proud of you for the impact you're making in Alaska's justice landscape.

11/03/2025

Grab a snack and get registration and advising help for the spring semester!

📅 Need help registering for our Spring 2026 courses?

Join us for the College of Health Advising Event on Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in PSB 214!

We'll be available to assist with registration for the following classes:

🧬 Health Sciences
🤝 Human Services
⚖️ Justice
📚 Legal Studies
💼 Social Work

✅ Get personalized guidance and free food while you register! 🙌

Division of Population Health Sciences at UAA UAA Human Services UAA Justice Center UAA School of Social Work

10/13/2025

🔍 Spring ‘26 NEW Course Alert: HUMS A241 – Understanding Guardianship and Conservatorship

Curious about how legal authority is granted to support vulnerable adults? This course explores the laws and ethics behind guardianship and conservatorship—from statutory authority to fiduciary responsibilities. Students will examine alternatives like power of attorney and supported decision-making, and learn how person-centered practices shape medical and legal obligations. Perfect for students in human services, legal studies, or social work who want to deepen their understanding of adult advocacy and care.

Course Details:
📚 3 Credits
📅 Mondays
🕠 5:30pm–6:45pm
🏫 In Person & 💻 Online
📌 No prerequisites required

03/28/2025

Because of YOU… 💚🐺

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported the College of Health on Giving Day! Because of your generosity, UAA raised $428,873 from 1,758 donors—and $58,284 of that was specifically raised for the College of Health from 91 donors! 🩺💛

Your support empowers the next generation of healthcare professionals and strengthens our mission. We couldn’t do it without you! 💚

03/27/2025

Consider supporting our Human Services programs! 🤲Your gift, no matter the size, makes all the difference.
bit.ly/uaacohgivingday2025

There's still time to find your reason to give!💚💛
If you contribute to the College of Health Excellence Fund, a $1,600 match will be unlocked by our College of Health leadership! 🫶🙌
Explore other COH challenges and join the fun 🥳 : bit.ly/uaacohgivingday2025

03/25/2025

Find your reason to give...🫶

Giving Day is here! Now through March 27, proceeds from every sale of Cookies n' Green signature flavor at UAA alumni-owned Motley Moo Creamery will directly support UAA students and programs—and that includes our College of Health! 💚💛🫶 👉bit.ly/uaacohgivingday2025
Have a scoop and support your College of Health passion by giving to:
😀Excellence in RRANN
🦷Dental Programs Excellence
🫐Excellence in Dietetics and Nutrition Scholarship
🌏Master of Public Health Success
🤝Excellence in Human Services