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.

On Campus Programs


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

Human and Social Sciences

All Human and Social Sciences News
Social science dept. to host Frank Luntz, national political analyst, for presentation Featured Image

Social science dept. to host Frank Luntz, national political analyst, for presentation

Frank Luntz, a national political analyst and commentator and New York Times best-selling author, is coming to Menomonie to speak at a UW-Stout event.
Classroom to table: Food science programs, graduates bolster a leading state industry Featured Image

Classroom to table: Food science programs, graduates bolster a leading state industry

Wisconsin’s calling card can be found all over the state. Vehicle license plates proclaim America’s Dairyland, with 6,300 dairy farms and 100 cheese factories.
Student’s research examines attitudes toward vaccine among Dunn County residents Featured Image

Student’s research examines attitudes toward vaccine among Dunn County residents

DJ Walker has a big-picture outlook on life. He is in the Army ROTC program and is interested in politics and constitutional law.

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