Human Services and Public Safety are hybrid industries that arose from the close relationship between government, business, and the community. As a student, you’ll see how laws and regulations affect society and how those laws are either problematic or beneficial, and sometimes a combination of both. Potential careers can exist on a state or local level, in federal agencies, and at nonprofit organizations like health care and social service agencies.

Potential Careers Include:

Although job prospects vary by state and region, overall prospects are expected to be favorable. Professional and service occupations within Human Services and Public Safety feature the most job opportunities. In Criminal Justice, strong growth is expected for jobs related to community-based rehabilitation programs because of pressure to reduce the high cost of keeping people in prison or correctional facilities. In Public Service Management, the nation’s aging baby-boomer population, coupled with an emphasis on preventative care, is driving this growth. Pressure for organizations to effectively and affordably deliver those services, such as adult day care, meal delivery, or addiction treatment, is spurring faster than average increases in employment. Job prospects at nonprofit and community organizations will also be favorable, especially among groups and agencies that focus on the elderly and special needs populations.