Education, Cultures & Human Services

Welcome to Pitt’s Education, Cultures & Human Services Career Community! Students interested in these careers often like to instruct, advocate, mentor, research, guide, and assist both individuals and communities. They are concerned with issues like social justice, equality, educational access and attainment, mental health, and individual and community wellness. Possible explore positions include teaching, instructing, social work, counseling, guidance, advocacy, and community development.

There can be overlap between Education, Cultures & Human Services and other career communities. As you review the information below, consider the wide range of career options open to you with your academic training, skills, interests, and experience.

What Skills Knowledge & Experiences Are Needed to Become a Teacher?

Instructing a classroom of energetic young people requires patience, dedi ation and and an engaging lesson plan to hold their attention. Teaching is an especially rewarding profession for those who want to help students reach their potential. Before you decide …

By Erin Wheeler
Erin Wheeler Career Consultant
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Adoption Social Workers: What You Need to Know

How Your Adoption Specialist Will Support You

Adoption is a wonderful way to build your family. But, it’s not always an easy path. There can be challenges during your adoption journey. That’s why you will need a helpful guide to …

By Erin Wheeler
Erin Wheeler Career Consultant
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10 Jobs You Can Get With a Degree in Linguistics

Updated March 10, 2023

Linguistics is the study of language and how it’s used. Many careers in linguistics offer exciting opportunities to learn about different patterns and concepts in language that affect their uses around the world. You might thrive …

By Erin Wheeler
Erin Wheeler Career Consultant
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A Day in the Life of a Social Worker

March is National Social Work Month and KVC is honoring the incredible ways that social workers, clinicians, and other professionals improve the lives of children, adults and families. They bring compassion, knowledge, and care to their work and this makes …

By Erin Wheeler
Erin Wheeler Career Consultant
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What Are the Benefits of Interns and Why Do Companies Hire Them?

What is an intern?

An intern is a developing professional who works at a company for a short time to gain entry-level experience and knowledge about a particular career field. Interns are most often college students, though other adults can …

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Education, Cultures & Human Services Resources

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Neuroscience is a vast and interdisciplinary field that offers a wide range of opportunities at various levels of education. Let’s …

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Connect with Alumni

Reach out to any of these alumni who have shared their profiles in Pitt Commons.

  • Pittsburgh
  • Associate Professor and Vice Chair (Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology) University of Pittsburgh
Meet Thomas >
  • Washington DC
  • Foreign Service Officer US Department of State
Meet Bradford >
  • Pittsburgh
  • (Retired) Executive Associate Athletic Director & Associate Dean of Students University of Pittsburgh
Meet Donna >
  • Greencastle, PA
  • Site Manager Franklin Logistics
Meet Joshua >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Senior Consultant Deloitte
Meet Miranda >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Assistant Director of Community Affairs University of Pittsburgh
Meet Caitlyn >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
Meet Lindsay >
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Executive Director of Student Affairs University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Meet Jessica >
  • Camp Hill, PA
Meet Dawn >
  • Rochester, NY
Meet Conner >
  • North Yarmouth, ME
  • Senior Director argenx
Meet Erin >
  • Lexington, Massachusetts
  • Substitute Teacher Lexington Public Schools
Meet Gracie >

Did you know?

88% of Class of 2020 grads pursuing careers in education, cultures and human services were working or enrolled in graduate programs within 6 months of graduation. Top employers included the Work History Center and the U.S. Census Bureau, while top schools included Pitt, Michigan and Miami. Visit our Success After Pitt site to check out the details!

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