SOCIAL, PERSONAL, & PUBLIC SERVICES: SOCIAL SERVICES
Do you have good interpersonal skills? Do you enjoy helping others? Do you enjoy working with a variety of people? Do you believe that it is important for individuals to provide services and support for others? If the answer to these questions is "yes," then this pathway may be the best avenue for you as you prepare for life beyond high school. Description:
Careers in Social Services are involved in helping other people with their mental, spiritual, societal, physical, or job needs.
Career Opportunities by Educational Level:
High School Diploma / On-the-Job Training   Junior / Technical / Community College or Apprenticeship Bachelor's Degree / Master's Degree / Doctorate
Aerobics Teacher
Chauffeur
Child Care Aide
Cook
Custodial Technician
Dining Room Attendant
Food Services Worker
Home Health Aide
Library Worker
Mail Carrier
Mail Technician
Medical Clerk
Personal Trainer
Postal Clerk
Private Household Worker
Religious Worker
Shampoo Technician
Waiter/Waitress
Waste Management Technician
Skin Care Specialist
Social Service Aide
Special Education Aide
Teacher Aide		 Beautician/Barber
Chef
Chemical Dependency Worker
Child Care Teacher
Decorator
Fashion Artist
Human Services Worker
Job Locator
Law Assistant/Clerk
Legal Secretary
Library Assistant
Nurse, LVN
Make-up Artist
Paralegal
Politician
Postmaster
Religious Worker
Tax Preparer		 Archivist and Curator
Counselor
Court Administrator
Economist
Human Services Worker
Judge
Lawyer
Licensed Professional Counselor
Marriage Counselor
Minister / Priest / Rabbi
Psychologist
Religious Worker
Social Scientist
Social Worker
Sociologist
Substance Abuse Counselor
Urban and Regional Planner
Vocational Rehabilitation
Counselor
Related Activities College Majors School Activities (varies by campus)
Baby-sitting
Candy Striper
Community Service
Job Shadowing
Red Cross Volunteer
YMCA Activity Volunteer
Teen Court Volunteer		 · Art History
· Art Management
· Fine/Studio Art
· Music History
· Classics
· Comparative Literature
· Library Science
· American Studies
· Counseling and Guidance'
· Sociology
· Cultural Studies
· Religious Education
· Psychology
· Urban Studies
· City/Urban/Community/Regional Planning
· Economics
· Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
· Public Administration
· Child Growth, Care, and Development
· Dietetics/Human Nutrition
· Family/Consumer Resource Management
· Family Life and Relations Studies
· Community Organization and Services
· Social Work
· Law
· Pre-Law Studies
· International Relations
· Political Science
· Biblical Studies
· Religious Education
· Religious/Sacred Music
· Religious Studies
· Theological Studies
· Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies		 UIL Academic Competitions
        Academic Decathlon
Career Leadership Organizations
National Honor Society
       Peer Mediation
Peer Tutoring/Counseling
   Speech Contests
Student Government
Theater

 
Related High School Courses
(In addition to the required courses)

The following courses will support your interest in this career path.
 

  • Emphasis for selection of electives should correlate to chosen educational field.
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    Psychology
    AP Psychology
    Sociology
    Debate
    Advanced Journalism: Newspaper Production
    Advanced Journalism: Yearbook Production
    Peer Assistance and Leadership
    Peer Mediation
    Anatomy and Physiology of Human Systems
    Art
    Theatre Arts
    Preparation for Parenting
    Child Development
    Individual and Family Life     		Personal and Family Development
    Nutrition and Food Science
    Business Management
    Constitutional Law
    Business Ownership
    Recordkeeping
    Business Law
    Family and Consumer Sciences Career Preparation
    Interior Design
    Business Image Management Multimedia
    Business Computer Information Systems
    Apparel
    Keyboarding
    Independent Study Mentorship