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Human Services

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For students who want to help people through a personal and relational life impact, human services is the perfect major. With this degree, you’ll be prepared for a career in social work or vocational ministry with a wide range of job options. You’ll gain knowledge and skills that equip you to work within social agencies, church-affiliated ministries or other private organizations to help individuals find the help they need to maintain stable, productive lives. Coursework culminates with an internship your senior year.

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The job outlook for social work careers is strong. Overall employment of social workers is projected to grow 16% from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. 

-U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

HUMAN SERVICES CAREERS


• Mental health clinics
• Schools
• Child welfare agencies
• Adoption and foster care agencies
• Human services agencies
• Hospitals
• Community development centers
• Ministry organizations
• Private practices

HUMAN SERVICES INTERNSHIPS


• Department of Human Services (Tennessee)
• Department of Children’s Services (Tennessee)
• Boys and Girls Club of Dumplin Valley
• Boys and Girls Club of Morristown
• Helen Ross McNabb Center
• HOLA Lakeway
• Renovatus Recovery
• Samaritan House
• UT Medical Center

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