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Human & Social Sciences

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Address complex, real-world social issues or help individuals and families meet their personal needs in a variety of settings and occupations. Our unique applied learning approach, along with our long-standing reputation in this cluster area, places our graduates in high demand.

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B.S. Applied Social Science

Are you interested in subjects such as history, economics and sociology? Combine your interests in history, economics and sociology to gain critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
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B.S. Criminal Justice and Rehabilitation

Do you have a strong moral compass and interest in justice? Do you want to pursue a career in law enforcement, corrections, adult and youth offender rehabilitation programs, court programs or correctional administration?
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B.S. Dietetics

Do you have interest in health and nutrition? You'll enjoy working with people with a shared interest in foods and science, with conscious regard to diet and exercise.
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B.S. Health, Wellness and Fitness

Do you enjoy exercise and a healthy lifestyle? Do you want to help people implement their health goals, sustain life-changing behaviors and manage their progress?
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B.S. Human Development and Family Studies

Do you enjoy family dynamics and helping other people? You can foster to the needs of families with sensitive regards to relationships, culture, gender, age, and life stages in your human services career.
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B.S. Psychology

Are you interested in the way the human mind operates? You can contribute to the improvement of the human condition by helping individuals, schools, businesses, and communities.
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B.S. Rehabilitation Services

Are you interested in helping others with disabilities? If you are interested in human services related to counseling, psychiatric rehabilitation, social work or substance abuse, our program is the right fit for you.
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2021–2022 Human & Social Sciences Career Outcomes

Hands-on curriculum, co-op/internship experiences, and industry partnerships lead to successful outcomes.

  Total Degrees % Employed Or Continuing Education Average Salary
B.S. Applied Social Science 18 100% $45K
B.S. Criminal Justice & Rehabilitation 20 100% NA
B.S. Dietetics 16 100% NA
B.S. Health, Wellness and Fitness 31 100% $33K
B.S. Human Development & Family Studies 50 100% $41K
B.S. Psychology 39 100% $36K
B.S. Rehabilitation Services 16 100%
$44K
Total 190 100% $40K

Partial List of Employers

    
  • AdventHealth
  • Advocate Aurora Health
  • Andersen Corporation
  • Anytime Fitness
  • Arbor Place
  • Aurora Residential Alternatives
  • Beyond Behavior, LLC
  • Burn Boot Camp
  • Caravel Autism Health
  • Center for Independent Living of Western Wisconsin
  • City of Augusta
  • City of Fridley
  • City of Menomonie
  • Clark County
  • Creative Services Coordinator
  • Creative Start Early Learning Center
  • Cumberland Police Department
  • Daymakers Moving & Storage LLC
  • Discover Strength

 
  • Dunham's Sports
  • Dunn County
  • Early Years Academy
  • Eau Claire County
  • ECMC Group
  • Embrace Services, INC
  • Fall Creek School
  • Families First of Minnesota
  • Family Resource Center of St. Croix Valley
  • HealthPartners
  • La Crosse Police Department
  • Life Time Inc.
  • Marshfield Clinic Health System
  • Mayo Clinic
  • Medspira LLC
  • Mental Health Resources, Inc.
  • Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance
  • Minnesota Department of Education
  • Minnesota Judicial Branch
  • Morrison Healthcare
  • Northwest Journey
  • Polk County Department of Children and Families
  • Positive Alternatives
  • Saint Paul Intervention Project
  • State of Wisconsin
  • Stepping Stone Clinic
  • Stillwater Equine Veterinary Clinic
  • Taylor County Human Services
  • The Bridge to Hope
  • True Friends
  • VA Health Center Tomah
  • Vilas County
  • Wisconsin Early Autism Project

Typical Job Titles

    
  • Americorps Member
  • Behavioral Technician
  • Case Manager
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Claims Representative
  • Counselor
  • Creative Services Coordinator
  • Crisis Advocate
  • Dietetic Intern
  • Distance Learning Specialist
  • Early Childhood Teacher
  • Exercise Physiologist
  • Facilities Manager
  • Family and Child Social Worker
  • Foster Care Coordinator
  • Health Unit Coordinator

 
  • Human Development and Family Relationship
  • Infant Teacher
  • Kids Club Assistant
  • Legal Advocate
  • Management Trainee
  • Mental Health Practicioner
  • Mental Health Technician
  • Mentor
  • Nutrition Coordinator
  • Occupational Health Unit Coordinator
  • Parent Educator
  • Personal Trainer
  • Police Officer
  • Portfolio Manager
  • Prevention Coordinator
  • Probation and Parole Agent
  • Program Specialist
  • Recreation Specialist
  • Registered Behavior Technician
  • Rehabilitation Counselor
  • Residential Treatment Worker
  • Site Supervisor
  • Social Worker
  • Special Education Teacher
  • Youth Activities Coordinator
  • Youth Development Specialist
  • Youth Director

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