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Broadly defined, those who enter the human services field seek to improve the overall quality of life of various populations through the prevention and remediation of problems. The populations human services professionals work with most commonly are children and families, the elderly, immigrants, veterans, the homeless and people with disabilities, criminal records, addictions or mental illnesses. As such, Indiana Tech has constructed a robust curriculum that addresses topics in the areas of addiction, gerontology, social policy, public communication, crisis management and case management.

If you are a compassionate individual who is called to use your natural talents to help others, a degree in human services will teach you how to use your positive energy in ways that can be life-changing.

Why choose Indiana Tech?

  • Our curriculum is continually reviewed and modified to adjust to the ever-changing landscape of human services. This ensures you will be well-prepared for the challenges and expectations you will face.
  • You will experience several occasions to network with professionals in the field, which will create amazing internship opportunities.
  • You will engage in several hands-on learning experiences, which will prepare you well for graduate school internships.
  • We foster an active learning environment, enriched by instructors who possess years of experience in their respective fields.

Career Outlook

A B.S. in Human Services from Indiana Tech prepares you for a wide variety of in-demand careers. Below, you can explore career fields, salary information and employer demand from our partners at Lightcast, the leading labor market and career data provider in the U.S.

Indiana Tech graduates with this degree have earned jobs at:
  • Bowen Center
  • Department of Child Services
  • Park Center
  • YWCA
  • Peabody Retirement Community
Indiana Tech students pursuing this degree have interned with:
  • Phoenix Associates, Inc.
  • Bowen Center
  • Park Center
  • Visiting Nurse
  • YMCA

Melissa Schweikert

Faculty Lead

Over the past 30 years, professor Lavin has taught in universities and has worked in inpatient and outpatient mental hospitals and community mental health centers. Her focus is on childhood development and her expertise in this area includes working with children who struggle with trauma-related issues, those who have learning disabilities, such as ADHD, and those who have aggressive behavior tendencies, such as oppositional-defiant disorder and conduct disorder. She is currently pursuing her doctoral degree in developmental psychology.

  • M.S., General Psychology, Old Dominion University
  • B.A., Psychology, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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