Description of Career Field:  The human services field has a wide range of careers involving the care of others whether it is individual or for the good of society. Careers may be in law, public safety, and security; government and public administration; human services; and education and training. Courses in this pathway will give you the satisfaction of helping others and can lead to a career that will always be in demand.

Careers:

• Child Care Worker
• Corrections Officer
• Cosmetologist
• Court Reporter
• Elementary School Teacher
• Government Official
• Judge
• Language Interpreter
• Librarian
• Massage Therapist
• Police Officer

Careers in Demand (with Annual Median Salaries):

• Lawyer - $111,396
• Psychologist - $84,943
• Probation Officer - $62,931
• Post Secondary Teacher - $55,889
• Para Legal - $50,219
• Social Worker - $45,883
• Court Clerk - $35,685
• Fire Fighter - $31,179
• Hair Stylist - $27,436
• Social and Human Service Assistant - $27,223

Pathways:

• Administration & Administrative Support
• Corrections Services
• Counseling & Mental Health Services
• Emergency & Fire Management
• Family & Community Services
• Foreign Service
• National Security
• Personal Care Services
• Teaching/Training

Recommended Saint Paul High School Course Electives (See the school counselor for availability):

• Business Law
• Child Development
• Child Development Careers
• Criminal Justice
• Economics
• Family Dynamics
• Independent Living
• Law and Justice
• Political and Social Issues
• Psychology
• Relationships
• Service Learning
• Sociology
• U.S. Government
• World Languages

Saint Paul College (Less than 2-Year Diplomas and Certificates):

• Child Care Administration
• Child Development Careers
• Cosmetology
• Esthetician
• Nail Technician
• Massage Therapist
• Sign Language Interpreter

Saint Paul College (2-Year Degree Programs):

• Child Development Careers
• Clinical Massage Therapy
• Esthetician

For information on Saint Paul College and their available programs visit www.saintpaul.edu

For information on local colleges and universities visit www.mnscu.edu