Education & Human Services

The EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES career cluster focuses on careers that utilize interpersonal skills, communication skills and an interest in contributing to the good of society, as well as an interest in working with others. Explore opportunities in teaching, counseling, public administration, nonprofit management, social work, or civil service.

Changing Career Paths: Erica Kryst’s Career Journey and Wisdom

During her undergraduate career, Erica Kryst changed her major six times! Although her career exploration was a lengthy process, she was ultimately able to find a fulfilling career in student affairs. Here, Erica shares her career exploration journey and some …

By Erica Kryst, PhD
Erica Kryst, PhD Senior Associate Director, Career Experiences and Education
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The Wisdom I Learned the Hard Way From Switching My Major 6 Times!

Truth be told, looking back on at starting my college experience, I had absolutely no idea what I was doing! I didn’t even truly understand what a major was. I was in a situation where I really should have reached …

By Jordan Smith
Jordan Smith Senior Career Consultant
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Advice from the Staff: The Process of Choosing The “Right” Major

Are you struggling to pick the right major, or unsure if the program you selected is right for you? This feeling is totally normal, and every college student is bound to experience uncertainty at some point in their career. The …

By Julia Sullivan
Julia Sullivan Marketing Graduate Assistant
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Calling all reproductive rights advocates!

Are you passionate about reproductive rights? In the wake of the Texas laws placing restriction on abortion and an increasingly conservative Supreme Court, The Kaschak Institute for Social Justice for Women and Girls is hosting a roundtable discussion titled “Approaches …

By Julia Sullivan
Julia Sullivan Marketing Graduate Assistant
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Commonly Asked Education & Human Services Interview Questions

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