Appropriate program size, alignment, and sequence which is informed by stakeholders.

HUMAN AND SOCIAL SERVICES-Social Health Services

ABOUT THE PROGRAM OF STUDY

Social Health Services focuses on the skills and knowledge needed for occupations that support the everyday functioning of society, such as social workers, counselors, and family mediators. While in this program of study, students investigate human needs and their impact on lifespan development, an overview of the human social services fields, communication skills, and the historical and social changes of the modern family. Upon completion of this program of study, students will compile a professional portfolio in preparation for future training at the postsecondary level. 

EDUCATION AND TRAINING-Teaching as a Profession

ABOUT THE PROGRAM OF STUDY

Teaching as a Profession is designed for students interested in becoming an educator. In this program of study, course content covers the components of instruction, teaching strategies, types of assessments, student learning, special populations, educational technology, classroom management, lesson planning, professionalism, and more. Upon completion of this POS, students will have participated in an internship placement and built a professional portfolio in preparation for advanced training as future educators at the postsecondary level. 

HUMAN AND SOCIAL SERVICES-Social Health Services

EDUCATION AND TRAINING-Teaching as a Profession

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 

The Social Health Services occupation group is projected to grow by 19 percent in Tennessee between 2014 and 2024. Job opportunities are strong across the state of Tennessee. The job outlook for this program of study in Tennessee is as follows: 16.6 percent increase in employment for Healthcare Social Workers and a 12 percent increase for Educational Counselors by 2024. Occupations with the greatest number of annual average openings include healthcare social workers and educational counselors.