Education & Public Service


People in these Fields

People in these fields typically focus on educating, helping and guiding others, serving public interests through teaching and human services as well as understanding people and equipping individuals to grow and thrive. People in these fields spend their time developing curriculum, designing treatment protocols, providing counseling and support, implementing policy and advocating for social change. People who work as public servants spend their time researching and writing policy; and working within non-profit and government sectors.

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Student Organizations and More on Rock Chalk Central

Community Health

  • Peer Health Educators
  • Hearts for the Homeless
  • Delta Epsilon Mu (Pre-Health Fraternity)
  • Future Leaders in Healthcare
  • American Red Cross Club

K-12 Education (Including Early Childhood and SPED) 

  • Council for the Social Studies
  • STEM Teach at KU
  • University of Kansas Peer Assistance and Leadership
  • Camp Kesem at University of Kansas
  • Best Buddies

Counseling and Therapy Services

  • Music Therapy Student Association
  • Sports & Exercise Psychology Club
  • National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association
  • Mindfulness and Meditation Club

Social, Human Services, and Non-Profits 

  • Heal KU
  • Alternative Breaks
  • Students United for Reproductive and Gender Equity (SURGE)
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Natural Ties

Government and Public Service

  • Phi Alpha Delta (Pre-Law Fraternity)
  • KU Undergraduate Moot Court
  • Mock Trial
  • Model United Nations
  • Dole Institute of Politics Student Advisory Board