教育, Social Services, & Public Safety
If you’re looking for a rewarding career making a difference in people’s lives, then a position in education, social services, or public safety may be a good fit for you. San Juan College has 11 学位 and certificate options available in the helping professions.
If you already have a bachelor’s 学位 and want to become a teacher, we also have five alternative teaching certificates through our Alternative 老师 Licensure Program. Earn your Alternative Teaching Certificate in elementary, secondary, or special education.
教育, Social Services, and Public Safety Degrees and Certificates
A 学位 or certificate in fire science will equip you with the principles, 知识, and skills required to begin a career in fire service.
Prepare for a career in human services with a certificate or A.A. 学位. Specialize in criminal justice, general studies, substance abuse, or behavioral/mental health. You’ll receive core foundational courses and gain real-world experience through our community partnership practicum.
If you’re a certified law enforcement officer, take the first steps toward advancing your career with an A.A. 学位 or certificate in police science. Officers who graduated from the academy at the San Juan County Criminal Justice 培训 Authority can convert academy classes into SJC credits, jumpstarting their path to a 学位.
Learn about the human mind with an A.A. in Psychology. You’ll obtain an understanding of cognition, 情绪, personality development, and factors that contribute to human behavior. Psychology 学位s are versatile, and the 知识 you’ll gain can be used in a variety of industries, including human services, 卫生保健, 市场营销, public safety, and business.
Become a teacher and empower our youth to be the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs, business owners, healthcare workers, and change makers. 得A.A. in Childhood 教育, Elementary Special 教育, or Secondary 教育. Our Alternative Licensure Certificate is a post-bachelorette professional program that prepares you for a career in teaching.
教育, Social Services, & Public Safety Career Pathways
教育, social services, and public safety professionals are a crucial part of a functional and healthy community. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects positions in the helping professions to grow from 2021-2023 as follows:
教育
- Kindergarten and Elementary School 老师s, 4%
- Middle School 老师s, 4%
- High School 老师s, 5%
- Special 教育 老师s, 4%
- 老师 Assistants, 5%
Human Services
- Social Workers, 9%
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health 辅导员s, 22%
- Marriage and Family 治疗师s, 14%
- 心理学家s, 6%
- Social and 社区 Service Managers, 12%
Public Safety
- Firefighters, 4%
- Police Officers, 3%
Common careers for people with a 学位 or certificate in education, human services, or public safety include:
教育
- 老师
- 老师 Assistant
- Daycare Provider
- Assistant 主要
- 主要
Human Services
- Case Manager
- 辅导员
- 治疗师
- Substance Abuse 辅导员
- Marriage and Family 治疗师
- Probation/Parole Officer
- Victim Advocate
- Social Worker
- 心理学家
- Behavioral Health/Mental Health Technician
