Careers in Human Services
The bachelor's degree in human services prepares you for work under the supervision of a helping professional with a more advanced degree in a variety of entry level positions in a diverse array of settings including:
- Group homes and halfway houses
- Community mental health centers
- Hospital psychiatric units
- Service agencies for families, children
- Shelters or outreach services for the homeless
- Agencies that protect and serve the elderly
- Health care settings
- Organizations serving youth
- Agencies working to end substance abuse
- Victims of family violence
- Financial assistance to those in need
- Criminal justice system
- Hotlines that respond to crisis or help people find assistance
For more specific information regarding the human services major, please contact Christine Wilkey.