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This distinctive program stands alone within Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. Its thorough coursework prepares students for diverse roles supporting children and families, spanning from early childhood intervention to guiding troubled teens. You'll complete your studies equipped for multiple fulfilling career paths through this well-rounded professional degree. Three specialized tracks allow for further focus areas.
Human services professions encompass numerous possibilities, including community outreach, mental health assistance, preschool education, adoption coordination, and foster care management. Potential roles include adult education teacher, family support worker, life skills coach, emergency counselor, or pediatric wellness specialist. Organizations at every level - local, state, and national - value these essential skills and commitment.
Alumni pursue careers nationwide in social services, education, and healthcare. Regional employers in Southwestern Pennsylvania include Justice Works, Pittsburgh's Children's Institute, The Children's Home of Pittsburgh, YMCA organizations, Wesley Family Services, Head Start programs, and private early learning centers like Goddard Schools, Kindercare, and CMU's Cyert Center.