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.

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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

Day in the Life of a Case Manager | Social Worker Vlog | Case Management Tips

 

In this video, I will take you behind the scene of my day as a case manager, working with homeless youth. I will be going on house visits, getting organized, and attending meetings. Thank you so much for watching …

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Finding Your Why in Curriculum Development

When you’re working in curriculum development— or truly anything— it’s important to remember your why. This is especially true when you’re working in curriculum development online as a freelancer or business owner.

Teacher entrepreneurship comes with a lot of ups …

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Human Services Career Cluster

Human Services Career Cluster Overview

The human services career cluster contains jobs that deal with families and human needs. Human services workers help people manage the many mental, emotional, and practical demands of everyday life, such as finding a home, …

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22 Types of Non Profit Jobs and Careers

 

What types of paid nonprofit jobs or careers are there? In this video I share 22 paid jobs you could get working for a nonprofit organization. #Nonprofit #Nonprofits If you are thinking of working for a nonprofit or social …

By Amber Melanie Smith
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Student Spotlight: “A Just Education”

Having so many diverse interests can be difficult for incoming freshman who are trying to decide what to study, which internships to seek out, and which careers to pursue. For current senior Delphie Backs, this problem drove her to the …

By Dionna Dash
Dionna Dash Nordenberg Scholar
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