Human Services
The Human Services major is an academically rigorous program that prepares students for careers in social change. The mission of the Human Services program is to provide students with the theoretical and skill-based background necessary to practice as social professionals in the macro, mezzo, and micro arenas (individuals, communities and policies).
A Human Services student will take courses that are applicable and relevant to the field while honing their skills through our extensive experiential educational opportunities. Through courses, service-learning, co-op and the internship program, students are prepared to work in various capacities including: direct service, counseling, organizational development, political advocacy, community development and nonprofit management.
Job Titles
Case Worker*: | Grant Writer |
-Adoption | Health Educator |
-Crisis Intervention | Intake Interviewer |
-Child Care | Life Skills Instructor |
Community Activist | Management Trainee |
Community Outreach Coordinator | Occupational Therapist Aide |
Corrections Officer | Patient Advocate |
Counselor Aide/ Therapeutic Assistant | Teen Parent Educator |
Counselor*: | Training Specialist |
-Family and Marriage | Social Service Assistant |
-Vocational/Educational | Victim Assistance Coordinator |
– Rehabilitation | Youth or Volunteer Coordinator |
-Mental Health | Youth Services Coordinator |
-Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder | Youth Worker |
Positions that may require additional education, training or licensing are indicated by an (*). Job qualifications are based not only on degree program, but on skills and experience. Students should seek out as many experiential opportunities in their fields of interests as possible, including co-op and internships.
Employers
Always Here Home Care | Associates for Human Services, Inc. |
Arbor Associates, Inc. | BAMS |
Asian Human Services | Cooperative for Human Services, Inc. |
Industries
Activism/Community | Non Profit |
HealthCare – Mental Health | Social/Human Services |
Human Resources |
Internships and Co-ops
These sample titles can be used to research internship opportunities:
- Social Service Administration Intern
- Program/Volunteer Coordinator Intern
- Advocacy Intern
Use NUworks, SimplyHired.com, Indeed.com, or other internship sites to search for openings.
For more information, please visit Cooperative Education.
Students enrolled in the College of Professional Studies may click here for co-op and internship information.
Resources
Websites for Career Exploration
- Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook
- MassCIS – Massachusetts Information System
- O*NET
- Vocational Biographies (username: NE Univ; password: RAZDE)
Career Development Videos
Building An International Career
Careers in Fundraising & Development
Careers In Public Administration
Careers in Non-Profit 1
Careers in Non-Profit 2
Careers in Non-Profit 3
Careers in Non-Profit 4
Careers in Non-Profit 5
Careers in Non-Profit 6
Careers in Public Health, Part 1
Careers in Public Health, Part 2
Careers in Public Health 1
Careers in Public Health 2
Careers in Public Health 3
Careers in Public Health 4
Careers in Public Health 5
Careers In Think Tanks and Other Research Organizations
Environmental Justice
Websites for Job Search
Campus Organizations & Activities
For additional student organizations click here.
For additional student involvement opportunities click here.
Professional Associations
Find valuable industry information, job sites, and professional networking opportunities.
- American Counseling Association
- American Psychological Association
- National Association of Social Workers
- National Human Services Assembly
- National Organization for Human Services
Social Media
Sample industry specific LinkedIn groups and Social Media. Stay on top of industry trends, company information, job listings and networking opportunities.