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If you are passionate about serving the society, a
degree in Human services will open the right doors for
you. It not only gives students a chance to serve the
society but also can earn a handsome income at par with
any health care professional. Human Services degree can
be specialized basically in two main types, counseling
and psychology. Accredited colleges and universities
online offer umpteen numbers of programs for counseling
as well as psychology. Beginners can start with an
Associate or a Certificate program to develop a strong
foundation in the subject.
With an associate degree along with some experience in
the human services, students can upgrade themselves with
the bachelor’s degree for better roles and
responsibilities. However employment in psychology and
counseling usually requires at least a Master’s degree
along with a PhD in psychology to practice as a licensed
psychologist. Master’s degree or PhDs in Counseling will
equip students to take up positions like family and
marriage therapist, mental health counselors, vocational
and educational counselors and social workers.
With an associate degree along with some experience in
the human services, students can upgrade themselves with
the bachelor’s degree for better roles and
responsibilities. However employment in psychology and
counseling usually requires at least a Master’s degree
along with a PhD in psychology to practice as a licensed
psychologist. Master’s degree or PhDs in Counseling will
equip students to take up positions like family and
marriage therapist, mental health counselors, vocational
and educational counselors and social workers.
Online degree programs are ideally designed for students
who have been unable to attend the regular college and
universities due to family and work commitments. It
provides an opportunity to those students who are
willing to take up education irrespective of age or
background. The concept of anywhere anytime has been
introduced for students to pursue this program without
any restrictions in their spare time. Few colleges and
universities also give provision to students to complete
the program at the earliest by putting in extra hours of
work. This however does not mean that there will be any
compromise in the topics and assignments.
After
successfully completion of this program in human
services you shall find number of opportunities in
healthcare industry, hospitals, public health agencies,
insurance companies, social service organizations,
educational institutions and can also start your
independent practice. Most of students also maintain a
balance by practicing independently as well as a
visiting consultant in hospitals or any other
organizations. This dual practice gives them a lucrative
income.
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