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Human Services

Human Services

Human Services

Human Services is broadly defined as the service systems and occupations that concentrate on improving or maintaining the physical and mental health and general well-being of people. Social work is the professional activity of helping individuals, groups, or communities enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning. This may include helping people with tangible services like food and housing, or providing counseling or psychotherapy services to people in need.

Human Services Program

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Career Outlook


$50K

Median Salary for social workers

9%

Growth in employment over the next 10 years

700K+

Social worker jobs in the U.S.

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