Education & Human Services

Welcome to Pitt’s Education & 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.

There can be overlap between Education & 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.

Schedule an appointment anytime.  Find your consultant below.

Carol Balk:  Humanities | Liberal Studies | Social Sciences | Psychology
Erin Wheeler:  Applied Developmental Psychology | Education | Exercise Science | Health & Physical Activity | Social Work | Sociology
Alex Ball:  Pre-Law | History | History & Philosophy of Science | Philosophy | Political Science | Politics & Philosophy

Why Choose the Social Work Profession?

Social work is the helping profession.

The primary mission of the social work profession is to enhance human well-being and help meet basic and complex needs of all people, with a particular focus on those who are vulnerable, oppressed, and …

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Human Service Salaries

A career in human services isn’t for everyone, but if your passion lies with doing soul-fulfilling work in this world in the service of others and bettering the lives of individuals and communities, there’s really no other line of work …

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What Can I Do With A Teaching Degree… Other Than Teach?

By: Daphne Gomez
What Can I Do With A Teaching Degree… Other Than Teach?

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If you are thinking about leaving the classroom, you may be asking yourself, “What can I do with a teaching degree… other than teach?”

Many …

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Daily Activities to Boost Creativity for Teachers

By: April Brown

One of the most frequently asked questions from transitioning teachers is how to keep creativity alive when designing curriculum, consulting for educational companies, or starting a business that makes an impact. Luckily, there are some daily activities …

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Opinion | Your humanities degree is worth it

By Anna Fischer, Senior Staff Columnist

As far as gingers go, I’m a pretty subdued version of the redhead rage stereotype. I don’t have an easily reactive temper, I’m considerably cool-headed and I feel, most of the …

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