Professions that make a difference in other's lives

Education and Human Services

This area of interest is for individuals who not only want to make the world a better place, but want to make it their life’s work, as well. Best described as the helping careers, these are fields involved in the positive transformation of society through education, public service, social programs and advocacy. Macomb offers pathways to a wide variety of helping careers. Discover which one is right for you!

Take one of Macomb’s exploratory courses, designed to give you a better understanding of what a field involves, and discover if it matches your interests and goals.

Exploratory Courses

Education:

ECHS 1100 - Early Childhood Development
EDUC 1010 - Paraprofessional Theory & Practice

Human Services:

SOCY 1210 - Introduction to Social Work

Academic Programs (Associate Degrees and Certificates)

Behavioral Sciences
Community Leadership
Education - Early Childhood Studies
Emergency Medical Services - Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
Fire and Emergency Services Technology
Homeland Security
Criminal Justice with Basic Police Academy AAS
Pre-Psychology
Pre-Social Work

Transfer Pathways

Communication Disorders (WMU, WSU)
Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education
Psychology
Sociology
Discover Transfer Pathways from the Michigan Transfer Network.

Explore Your Career Options!

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