What can I do with a Bachelors degree in Human Services?
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Help a lot of people while you earn next to nothing for the rest of your life.  I don't mean that in a mean way!  It is simply the truth.  For some reason our society seems to value all the wrong things.  Think about it teachers, social workers, nursing home attendants are ALL grossly underpaid.  We trust our children, our families, and our elderly to people who barely make a living wage.  What's that about?  Your degree tells me you care about PEOPLE more than high wages.  Good for you!  Get ready to be mocked and looked down upon by most people.  Be prepared to drive an older car and live in a smaller house.  Be prepared to lay awake at night worrying about people most of your neighbors would simply throw away.  Get ready for a lifetime of disappointment and every once in a great while get ready for a miracle.  Not often, but sometimes when you most need it a kid will surprise you and turn out OK.  Cherish those victories.  Know that the rich that mock you haven't half the heart you do.  At the end of your life you may not have a lot of money to count, but you can count your blessings instead.  Good luck...you'll need it!
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i currently work in a social services department and having an understanding of how things work there are a number of options available: - \n\n- you could apply for a generic support worker type role - eg working on family support issues.  Whilst they would like experience it also about other qualities you have e.g having a solution focused approach to work, thinking fast on your feet, being able to make decisions and evidencing what informs your decision making, having good communiction skills, experience of dealing with the general public and different groups of people.\n\nYou could apply for other jobs such as supervising family contacts - again you don't necessarily need direct social care experience, however they will need to know you understand issues eg what to look out for, what steps you would take if a child became distressed in a contact , what you would consider a poor contact, importance of accurate recording etc.\n\nAs some one has already suggested - you could also go down the voluntary route first to build up your experience - in order to get a social care related job.\n\nIn terms of being a social worker (which i am) you will need to complete a degree in social  work  (either undergraduate - or if you have a degree you can apply for a masters).  When you apply for such courses in your applications you have to demontrate you have some experience in related fields and / or have transfereable skills.  As part of the social work training you undertake student placements (not paid) of various lenghts - where you gain experience but are also assessed .  When i did my MA in Social Work you could specialise in children or families or do adults, however there has been a shift to generic social work so that you gain experience in a variety of fields.  \n\nif you find you get a support / non - qualified post in a social services dept - they often have scheme's where they will support you to train to become a social worker - however in my experience places are often limited so its the luck of the draw.\n\nI would contact some employment agencies and let them know what you want to do and get them to give you information on non - qualified posts - in the mean time in between your current work do some voluntary work to build up your skills.
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Most states have a Department of Human Services. Put it in a search engine and the name of your state
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get a degree in business. whatever you decide to do, it'll help you probably more than any other degree would.
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A major in anthropology can be an avenue to a variety of professions and careers.  Anthropology graduates are now working in business, government, education, and linguistics; graduates are now working on cultural and social problems, research and development for city and state governments and population centers.  Other graduates have successfully completed advanced degrees in related fields and professions.  Because career prospects in professional anthropology are increasingly dependent upon education beyond the bachelor's degree, seniors with a good record are encouraged to go on to graduate school to work for an advanced degree in anthropology.  Individuals with bachelor's or master's degrees in anthropology often find positions in museums and universities, in community action and development programs, governmental agencies and departments, and in industrial and business organizations, including foundations--as well as in those professions mentioned above.  The prospects for employment as a professional anthropologist are considerably enhanced with the possession of a Ph.D. degree.  The majority of professional anthropologists are associated with universities, colleges and museums in teaching and research positions.\n\nA list of some of the areas in which anthropology graduates have found work follows:\nCommunity Development\nEthnographic Photography/Film-making\nCounseling, Social Work\nMedical Anthropology\nEnvironmental Safety and Health\nMuseum Education Departments\nForeign Market Research\nNatural & Cultural Resource Management\nForeign Service \nOccupational Safety\nGovernment Agencies\nPersonnel\nHealth Care\nPublic Administration\nHospital Administration\nPublic Health\nInternational Agencies\nState & National Park Services\nLibrary Science\nTravel Services\nMass Communications:\nWork in Multinational Corporations\nJournalism\nWork with Minorities\nEducation Films\nZoo Education Departments
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I don't know, I have a BA and can't get a decent job... \n\nI guess it depends on what you consider a real job.\n\n  There are tons of jobs that you can get without a college degree, but there are also jobs that will be closed off to you because you don't have one.  \n\nIf you want to do civil service you can get many jobs without a degree, but for some jobs you need some college credits even, civil service.  \n\nIf you know what you want to do and you know it doesn't require a degree then go for it, but if you aren't sure I would say at least get an associates degree so that you can open more doors for yourself.
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Sociology has a wide range of applications and provides good preparation for a variety of careers. Many students who obtain advanced degrees teach Sociology in colleges and universities. The vast majority of majors with Bachelor's degrees in Sociology launch their careers in business and industry. Most Sociology majors find employment after graduation in areas such as community planning, employment counseling, marketing research, policy evaluation, program planning, rehabilitation counseling, environmental analysis, personnel management, labor relations, drug and alcohol abuse counseling, social work and health planning. Other graduates have taken jobs as computer analysts, journalists, legal assistants, management trainees, educational therapists, and resident directors.\n\nCareer opportunities in Sociology include the following fields and specialties:\nCommunity and Human Services (gerontologist, criminologist, hospital administrator, charity administrator, organizer)\nBusiness research (market analyst, population analyst, public opinion pollster, policy researcher, consumer researcher, data analyst, human resources or labor relations administrator)\nPublic relations (market researcher, economic analyst)\nGovernment (prison administrator, urban planner, affirmative action worker, law enforcement, census worker)\nEducation (teacher, trainer, legislator, admissions counselor) \n\nI hope this helps!
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That is a diverse career. You can do many things with that degree. Day care centers, preschool centers, welfare offices, hospital social worker, long term care advocacy, Child support office worker,Case worker for Behavioral centers, Home Health Agency Social Worker, Office of the Aging Advocacy...Check out this web site and post your resume. Good luck. That is a giving career.
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You can take whatever courses you are lacking to get into the social work area. I think most social workers have a masters degree. It is sad, but I see too many people go to college without any set goals in regards to employment after college. All college students should major in something that can earn them a reasonable wage, not just to take up time and space at college, and then later down the line, find out that what they trained for is useless in earning a real living.
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financially yes it is you will make at least 20,000 to 25,000 more with the masters in social work versus a Bachelor of social work.  Also most agencies don't promote to supervisor unless you have a masters.  If you are not the primary bread winner and you don't like to be in supervision a bachelor is fine.  Also with a masters you can do family counseling and if you get your LISW  you can go into private practice and do counseling.
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In most states you only need a Bachelors degree in some "related" field, like psychology, and 1 year of child care experience.  You can then actually be called a "counselor" or have some such title.  Most not for profit agencies even take less education depending on experience. You can also be "licensed or certified" to do "substance abuse counseling" with a GED and required number of hours of coursework prescribed by the certifying body. Real expertise, of course, is gained by experience in the field and education- Masters level is where you may be considered a real professional and paid a reasonable wage.
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Well it depends on the specific social science coursework. I got my Bachelor's Degree in Communication. Some of the careers available with this major are: public relations, consulting, teaching, project coordinating, research work, etc. etc. There are so many possiblities. I'm thinking of going on to law school.
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Going to school is always a good alternative to unemployment, but think carefully whether psychology is what you ultimately want as a career.  You may end up further constraining your career choices.\n\nConsider your degree in social service, can you do anything else with it?  You are not bound to become a social worker, there are other opportunities you may be qualified to pursue.\n\nHave you tried attending career fairs for the social service field?  Conferences for social service professionals?  You can find information about these events in industry journals or trade magazines, and they should be available through your school library or your local public library.  Network at these events and you can get your foot in the door to potential employers.  Good luck!
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That's something I'm interested in doing.  There is many choices to go into.\n\nPsychology\nTherapist\nDrug and rehab counselor\nWork with troubled Youth\nFinancial help\nI'm going into law, to possibly help in child cases, as a Guardian-ad-lit-em  Which is a "child lawyer" You work one on one with a child and help decide where they belong.\n\nThere is many thing you can get into.  Good Luck!!\nj
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One of the best resources to help you find your desired field would be a career counselor.  If you are already certified or degreed in any of these areas, try an agency, specializing in health related positions.\n\nContact your county of residence and field their job opportunities.  Any public health clinic should be able to direct you to the Human Resources Department, who can discuss your employment eligibility with you.\n\nThere are always opportunities in the health area, perhaps not the ideal position at first, but a willingness to work in this area will quickly move you up the career ladder.  Good Luck.
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get a degree in economics, then study law.\n\nif you want to do anything with business, get a business degree.\n\nif you want to help people get a degree in social work, but even people with masters in that make about $45-55 thousand.\n\nTo become successful...take a course of study where you need to get licensed.  The license restricts others from competing with you.\n\nDoctor, lawyer, ect...\n\nOr learn a trade like plumbing, welding, computers...ect.\n\nLook at Microsofts web page and see who they are hiring, what skills they are looking for.\n\nThe end result is that higher education is expensive, look at one book for class, easily over $100.\n\nDon't waste your time...taking Art History....or else you will be working at Mc Donalds!
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You do NOT want an M.A., an M.Phil., or even a Ph.D. in Education if you plan to work in health care.  None of these degrees will qualify you for this type of work.\n\nDo you plan to be a physician, a nurse, a social worker or counselor for children in hospitals? \n\nIf you want to be a doctor, you must go to college and take pre-medical courses, earn your degree (a B.A. or B.Sc.) and then go to medical school.\n\nIf you want to be a nurse, you must go to a college with a nursing program and get a degree there.\n\nIf you want to be a social worker or counselor, you must go to college and get a degree in social work or psychology (a B.A. or B.S.W.).  You might then decide to go to graduate school and work toward an M.S.W. or a Master's degree in psychology.