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Human & Protective Services Pathway

Students in the Human & Protective Services Pathway are a force for good as they work with and serve people in the community. Regardless of the program you select, you will gain the skills and knowledge to find solutions to people’s urgent needs and complex problems.

Some of the careers in this pathway include police officers, lawyers, social workers, and substance abuse counselors. And, characteristics that fit both human and protective services work is that these degrees are versatile, leading to many types of career opportunities and because the work involves a wide range of people no two days will be the same. For those thinking about a degree in social services, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows a growth rate that is 4% faster than the average growth rate of 5-8%. The Protective Services sector is growing at the national average rate of 5-8%.