Human Services Industry Pathway

Explore the top careers in the field of Human Services to see if a degree or certificate in this field is right for you!

Early Intervention
Provide client services in psychology, rehabilitation, or social work.
College Professor
Instruct students in a wide variety of academic and technical subjects beyond high school.
Doctor
Diagnose and treat injuries or illness and address health maintenance.
Therapist
Help people manage and overcome problems with family and relationships.
Librarian
Help people find information and conduct research.
Psychologist
Study cognitive, emotional and social processes and behavior.
Clinical Social Worker
Help people solve and cope with problems in their everyday life.
Teacher
Instruct students in bsic subjects in order to prepare them for future schooling.
Addiction Counselor
Provide treatment and advise people who suffer from addiction.
School Counselor
Help students develop the academic and social skills needed to succeed.

Types of Employers

Schools

Hospitals

Clinics

Libraries

How to Get There

Internships: Seek out opportunities to work with and help people. Look at local government programs, after school programs, nonprofits, etc.

Volunteer: Find opportunities in the specialized are you are thinking about: hospitals, schools, clinics, day cares, libraries, etc. Also look for opportunities to work with the population you are considering focusing on: children, teenagers, elderly, homeless, etc.

Work: Entry level jobs like front desk assistant or teaching aide might be helpful in discovering what jobs might be like.

Mentorship and Networking: Seek out a professional mentor and a network of like-minded professionalis to get to know and learn from. This can open up opportunities down the road.

Graduate School: Research education needed for your chosen career. Advanced degrees may be necessary for various careers or for better knowledge.

Degrees and Certificates

Anthropology AA-T

Child Development: