Human Services

Help others and connect families with careers in human services, from counseling to cosmetology.
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What is it?

Do you like helping others? Would you enjoy connecting families with assistance services? Human services is focused on providing family and individual services such as counseling and mental health, personal care, and consumer advice.

High School programs of study

  • Human Services
  • Pre-Cosmetology
  • Sign Language Interpreter

Student Credentials

  • WV Board of Barbers & Cosmetologist License
  • Pre-Professional Assessments & Certifications (Pre-PAC) in Family and Consumer Sciences

Leads to these careers

  • Barber
  • Childcare Worker
  • Counselor
  • Hairdresser/Cosmetologist
  • Social Worker
  • Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor

Job outlook

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselor

  • Avg Salary: $38,830
  • Education level: Master’s Degree
  • Job Outlook: Stable

Social Worker

  • Avg Salary: $39,080
  • Education level: Bachelor’s Degree
  • Job Outlook: Increasing

Hairdresser/Cosmetologist

  • Avg Salary: $27,380
  • Education level: One to two years post-secondary training
  • Job Outlook: Stable

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For a printable copy of this information download the CareerTechWV Human Services flyer (pdf)

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