Elevate Your Impact on Society
Help others achieve social and emotional well-being, learn about the past and present human condition, and work with others for the betterment of society through a program in Social & Behavioral Sciences & Human Services.
"If you are someone who will listen... you are going to have a lot of people who want to talk to you." - Heather O'Connell, FSW Student
This pathway can lead to fulfilling career opportunities to contribute to the good of our society. Professionals in this pathway care more about the well-being of others and helping them versus their own financial gain.
A program in this pathway may be for you if you:
- are interested in a non-physical manner of helping others
- enjoy facing the challenges of helping others with change
- wish to have options of a variety of work environments such as outpatient, inpatient, in-home, school, private practice, clinic, etc.
Possible career opportunities in this pathway include (but are not limited to):
Social Worker
Mental Health Counselor
Psychologist
Substance Abuse Counselor
School Counselor
Case Manager
Discover similar occupations, earning potential, and more at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Explore More Guided PathwaysExplore the programs in this Pathway by selecting where you'd like your program to lead you.
If You Want to... | Then You Should Explore... |
|---|---|
| Transfer to a University or complete your bachelor's at FSW | AA Transfer Pathways |
| Enter the workforce or pursue specialized bachelor's degrees | Associate in Science (AS) Degree Programs |
| Enter the workforce or pursue advanced degrees | Bachelor's (BAS or BS) Degree Programs |
| Enhance skills for a specific job | Certificate (CCC, ATC, PSAV) Programs |
AA Transfer Pathways
If you want to transfer to a University or complete your bachelor's at FSW, an Associate in Arts (AA) degree can be tailored so you can transfer into any major in the State University System.
History
Psychology
Social Work
Associate in Science (AS) Programs
If you want to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation or have an interest in pursuing a specialized bachelor's degree program, one of these two-year degree programs might be for you.
Social and Human Services
College Credit Certificate (CCC) Programs
If you want to enhance your skills for a specific job, this type of program might be for you. CCCs require fewer credits and they may apply to an associate degree.
Addiction Services
Human Services Generalist
Youth Development Services
Customize your own path!
Our Associate in Arts (AA) degree can be tailored to prepare you for ANY bachelor's degree program. Contact one of our champions for more information.
For questions about this Pathway, contact one of our Champions!
Cristy Estes
Program Director, Human Services cristy.estes@fsw.edu
Alexis Augustenborg
Student Success Advisor II alexis.augustenborg@fsw.edu
Camille Drake-Brassfield
Professor, Psychology cdrakebrassfield@fsw.edu
Bridgette Malchow
Student Success Advisor II bmalchow@fsw.edu
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