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

Why work in Human Services?

Human services is a broad academic and professional discipline that incorporates many different fields of practice, each aimed at helping people meet essential needs, such as wellness, shelter and financial stability. By pursuing a master’s degree in human services, educated …

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5 Entry-Level Jobs for Travel Lovers

Full disclosure: I've got the wanderlust, y'all. And a pretty serious case of it.

Maybe my itch would be scratched if I spent a little more time on the road. I love traveling, but many 9-to-5s, especially at the entry …

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A Day (or a Year, or a Career) of Service

Illustration by Marian Blair

Since 1986, the third Monday of the year has been the day on which we commemorate and honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. And in 1994, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was …

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10 Jobs That Are Great for Sociology Majors (Plus Expert Advice on How to Land One)

Sociology is one of those majors with no set path after graduation, which can be scary as you’re planning to enter the workforce for the first time. The trade-off is that you’ll actually have a lot of flexibility in what …

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Pros and Cons of Working as a Teacher

Today is World Teachers Day, and so in honor of one of the world’s most honorable and rewarding (but demanding) professions, here’s a look at the best and worst aspects of a career in teaching.

Pros

1. Being able to …

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