The School of Human and Public Service gives you the opportunity to explore and answer significant questions about the nature of humanity, society, politics, history, the environment and other subjects.
Understand people, communities, and public systems. Focus on service, leadership, advocacy, and civic impact.
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The School of Human and Public Service brings together students and faculty who are preparing for work that serves people, communities, and the public good. Programs span justice, government, social sciences, and human services. Each field has its own focus, but all share a common purpose. To prepare graduates for professional work grounded in service, responsibility, and practice.
Faculty place strong value on mentoring, advising, and close relationships with students. Learning here is active and applied. Students are expected to engage with real communities, real organizations, and real needs. Many experiences take place beyond the classroom through field work, internships, and community-based projects.
Students who choose this school are often motivated by a desire to help, to understand social systems, and to work directly with people. They want to contribute in thoughtful and practical ways. They value learning that is connected to real life and real responsibility.
This school reflects Plymouth State’s long-standing commitment to service. Ut prosim is not only a motto. It is a daily practice.
Laura Dykstra, Ph.D.
Director, School of Human and Public Service
Email: lgdykstra@plymouth.edu
Cindy Melanson
Specialist, School of Human and Public Service
Email: cjmelanson@plymouth.edu
Dawn Boynton
Academics Operations Manager, School of Human and Public Service
Email: dboynton@plymouth.edu
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