Human Services Majors | College in NC | Wingate University
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Human Services Majors | College in NC | Wingate University
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Human Services
Our human services major introduces you to the many rewarding jobs in the public and private sectors. Because our faculty marries psychology, counseling, and sociology, you develop many interpersonal skills, including communication, leadership, and cross-cultural understanding. These skills transfer readily to the workforce for jobs in public relations, rehabilitation, or non-profit organizations. You could also pursue graduate studies in counseling, social work, criminology, law, or psychology. Wingate human services students also have opportunities to participate in the Human Services Club and Tau Upsilon Alpha National Human Services Honor Society.
We want you to be prepared with real-life experience when you enter the job market. That’s why every student majoring in human services participates in a practicum. Your 100-hour practicum is an internship giving you work experience in:
Social services organizations
Autism support services
Community shelters
Domestic violence facilities
School counseling and social work centers
First Year
Second Year
Third Year
Fourth Year
Category
To Do
Courses
Take SOC 101, MATH 209 and PSYC 101
Make progress towards
General Education
course requirements
Opportunities
Meet with your Faculty Advisor
Link up with the
Human Service Club
Explore other
clubs and service organizations
on campus
Research
Talk with Human Services faculty about opportunities to participate in research projects.
Exploration
Take the
FOCUS2 Inventory
offered through
Career Services
Participate in
Lyceums
Connect with upper class students through
Gateway 101
and clubs to explore potential careers and graduate school options.
Category
To Do
Courses
Take HS 330, PSYC 206, PSYC 250, SOC Elective and PSYC Elective
Explore a possible minor or double major
Opportunities
Consider becoming a Peer Mentor for
Gateway 101
Explore on-campus
job opportunities
Consider leadership positions within clubs or organizations
Research
Check out the
W'Engage
seminar offerings
Consider submitting a paper to the
Wellspring Research Symposium
If you are interested in studying abroad, contact the
International Programs
office.
Exploration
Participate in
Lyceums
Category
To Do
Courses
Take HS 321, HS 323, SOC Elective and PSYC Elective
Finish remaining General Education courses
Opportunities
Pursue a paid or volunteer experience related to your interests
Do an
internship
for course credit
Explore service learning courses
Research
Partner with a faculty member and apply for Reeves Summer Research Grant
Consider signing up for a
W'International
course to learn more about a different culture and travel there in May or June.
Exploration
Meet with your Faculty Advisor to discuss career or graduate school plans
Participate in
Lyceums
offered by Career Services
Explore graduate school programs or specific career fields that interest you
Start prepping for GRE or other graduate program entrance exams
Category
To Do
Courses
Take HS 411,SOC Elective, PSYC Elective, and HS 497 (Exit Exam)
Meet with your Faculty Advisor to make sure you have met all
requirements for graduation
Opportunities
Pursue a leadership role in a campus organization
Explore campus experiences you may want to participate in before you graduate
Research
Conduct your own research in HS 415
Attend the National Organization for Human Services Conference (typically in the Fall)
Exploration
Develop a personal statement, cover letter, and resume with
Career Services
Take GRE or other graduate program entrance exams
Secure recommendation letters for graduate school or job hunting
Nidia Angeles, '20
Being a Human Services major at Wingate was one of the best decisions of my life. The courses I took allowed me to gain a bigger understanding about the issues people with different socioeconomic status face, and why it's important to help reduce/eliminate those issues. While at Wingate, I discovered my passion for serving the community through an internship that allowed me to explore human services further. My professors became my mentors and are the reason I learned how much I love doing what I do now. Through my internship I was able to make connections that have helped me get to where I am today. I work for the North Carolina court as a GAL program assistant, serving children who have been abused or neglected and advocating for them in court.
Questions?
Dr. Aaron Culley
(704) 233-8650
aculley@wingate.edu
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Human Services
Our human services major introduces you to the many rewarding jobs in the public and private sectors. Because our faculty marries psychology, counseling, and sociology, you develop many interpersonal skills, including communication, leadership, and cross-cultural understanding. These skills transfer readily to the workforce for jobs in public relations, rehabilitation, or non-profit organizations. You could also pursue graduate studies in counseling, social work, criminology, law, or psychology. Wingate human services students also have opportunities to participate in the Human Services Club and Tau Upsilon Alpha National Human Services Honor Society.
We want you to be prepared with real-life experience when you enter the job market. That’s why every student majoring in human services participates in a practicum. Your 100-hour practicum is an internship giving you work experience in:
Social services organizations
Autism support services
Community shelters
Domestic violence facilities
School counseling and social work centers
First Year
Second Year
Third Year
Fourth Year
Category
To Do
Courses
Take SOC 101, MATH 209 and PSYC 101
Make progress towards
General Education
course requirements
Opportunities
Meet with your Faculty Advisor
Link up with the
Human Service Club
Explore other
clubs and service organizations
on campus
Research
Talk with Human Services faculty about opportunities to participate in research projects.
Exploration
Take the
FOCUS2 Inventory
offered through
Career Services
Participate in
Lyceums
Connect with upper class students through
Gateway 101
and clubs to explore potential careers and graduate school options.
Category
To Do
Courses
Take HS 330, PSYC 206, PSYC 250, SOC Elective and PSYC Elective
Explore a possible minor or double major
Opportunities
Consider becoming a Peer Mentor for
Gateway 101
Explore on-campus
job opportunities
Consider leadership positions within clubs or organizations
Research
Check out the
W'Engage
seminar offerings
Consider submitting a paper to the
Wellspring Research Symposium
If you are interested in studying abroad, contact the
International Programs
office.
Exploration
Participate in
Lyceums
Category
To Do
Courses
Take HS 321, HS 323, SOC Elective and PSYC Elective
Finish remaining General Education courses
Opportunities
Pursue a paid or volunteer experience related to your interests
Do an
internship
for course credit
Explore service learning courses
Research
Partner with a faculty member and apply for Reeves Summer Research Grant
Consider signing up for a
W'International
course to learn more about a different culture and travel there in May or June.
Exploration
Meet with your Faculty Advisor to discuss career or graduate school plans
Participate in
Lyceums
offered by Career Services
Explore graduate school programs or specific career fields that interest you
Start prepping for GRE or other graduate program entrance exams
Category
To Do
Courses
Take HS 411,SOC Elective, PSYC Elective, and HS 497 (Exit Exam)
Meet with your Faculty Advisor to make sure you have met all
requirements for graduation
Opportunities
Pursue a leadership role in a campus organization
Explore campus experiences you may want to participate in before you graduate
Research
Conduct your own research in HS 415
Attend the National Organization for Human Services Conference (typically in the Fall)
Exploration
Develop a personal statement, cover letter, and resume with
Career Services
Take GRE or other graduate program entrance exams
Secure recommendation letters for graduate school or job hunting
Nidia Angeles, '20
Being a Human Services major at Wingate was one of the best decisions of my life. The courses I took allowed me to gain a bigger understanding about the issues people with different socioeconomic status face, and why it's important to help reduce/eliminate those issues. While at Wingate, I discovered my passion for serving the community through an internship that allowed me to explore human services further. My professors became my mentors and are the reason I learned how much I love doing what I do now. Through my internship I was able to make connections that have helped me get to where I am today. I work for the North Carolina court as a GAL program assistant, serving children who have been abused or neglected and advocating for them in court.
Questions?
Dr. Aaron Culley
(704) 233-8650
aculley@wingate.edu