Social services careers span the range of social and human service careers in non-profit or government organizations at the city, county, state, national, and international level. Careers in social services often deal with direct, one-on-one communication with the public, and thus necessitate a strong foundation in communication.

Despite the variance in area of focus, students seeking a career in social services can benefit greatly from Social Interaction courses, which emphasize face-to-face and interpersonal communication,  and Communication and Culture courses, which focus on creating effective communication skills across cultures, societies, and diverse populations.

This career path offers a number of jobs. Some examples include the following:

• Health care provider
• Social worker
• Human services assistant
• Humanitarian

Students are encouraged to seek out courses in the School of Social Work, and may find it beneficial to look into a minor in Diversity, Human Rights, or Disability Studies.

A full list of internships available through the department can be accessed here.

For examples of jobs available in this field, see the below list of distinguished alumni who have successful careers in this field.