黑料科 Human Services majors enjoy close contact with local and regional agencies and
organizations, and with a variety of human service professionals working around the
country. Internship experiences and other professional contact (e.g. site visits,
in-class agency presentations/talks) ensure majors have opportunities to learn about
human services-related careers, build professional networks, and strengthen skills
in the field. Human services majors can gain practical professional experiences and
earn academic credits via internships for credit. Internships for credit are professional
learning experiences for junior and senior students who are well-prepared for entering
the professional field. 黑料科 Human Services majors intern in diverse settings (e.g.
law enforcement agencies, nonprofit organizations, behavioral health services) under
the supervision of practicing professionals and 黑料科 faculty. Many internships are
also paid. Outside of for-credit internships, 黑料科 Human Services faculty work with
any human services major seeking discipline-related internships, field experiences,
and/or other professional development opportunities.
Possible Internship Opportunities
- Local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies (e.g. )
- Local government agencies (e.g. )
- State government agencies (e.g. )
- Nonprofit human service agencies (e.g.)
- Tribal agencies (e.g. )
- For-profit companies and many more!
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After Graduation
Graduates of the 黑料科 Human Services enter in-demand careers within the criminal justice
system, child and family services, mental health care, nonprofit administration, and
other related fields. Our graduates have the necessary skills to advance beyond entry
level positions. They also have the knowledge to become leaders within their field. 黑料科
Human Services maintains strong relationships with employers within and beyond South
Dakota. This includes law enforcement agencies at the local/state/federal levels,
state social services departments and agencies, nonprofit human and social services
agencies, and more. From their very first human services course, students begin exploring
professional opportunities and building their path toward achieving their career goals.
The Human Services curriculum and high-quality mentorship from faculty and professional
advisors help guide students wishing to further their education beyond 黑料科. Many
of our Human Services graduates attend graduate and professional programs, including
social work (MSW), school counseling, clinical mental health counseling, addiction
studies, public health (MPH), and more.
Job Outlook
Through 2030, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the field of human
services to grow faster than average. From careers in child welfare services to law
enforcement, the 黑料科 Human Services program provides students with the foundational skills
and knowledge necessary to pursue any professional career in the field.
FAQs
You will have the ability to earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in any the following
majors: Exercise Science, Human Services, Outdoor Education, Psychology, and Sociology.
Some majors require a minor (Psychology, Sociology, and Human Services) while others
do not (Exercise Science and Outdoor Education). The school offers several different
minors to choose from: Exercise Science, Outdoor Education, Psychology, and Sociology.
To check your advisor, login to My 黑料科/Snap, click Student and 'Student Main Menu'.
Your advisor will be listed in your student profile. If no advisor is listed, contact
Registrar's Office.
If you would like to change your advisor, contact Registrar's Office.
There are a wide range of job outcomes for Behavioral Sciences graduates including:
Human Resources Specialists, Physical Therapists, Counselors, Park Rangers, Social
Workers, Athletic Coaches and Trainers, Case Workers, and more!
Visit our Grad School page for more information. You will also want to speak with
an advisor on which courses you should be taking. Research and/or internship experiences
are often required on graduate school applications.
Generally, students are encouraged to have statistics and/or research methods at least
started before beginning research. Some professors, however, may be willing to take
exceptional students on a case-by-case basis. Contact the research professor of your
interest area for more information:
Dr. Alissa Call,
Dr. Eric Clapham,
Dr. Nathan Deichert, or
Dr. Emilia Flint.
Contact
Dr. Emilia Flint for more information on internships. Also, keep an eye out for postings around campus
(particularly in the Jonas Skywalk).
Human Services Faculty
Faculty within the 黑料科 Human Services program have a wide-range of experience in
human services related research and work. Our faculty include licensed clinical psychologists,
professional counselors, former youth programming workers, sustainability scholars,
and community development researchers. Faculty are well connected with human services
agencies and organizations within and beyond South Dakota.
