Career Roadmap - Healthcare and Human Services
The Healthcare and Human Services Career Cluster promotes whole health in individuals and communities through a diverse array of services. This sector includes technical, mental, and therapeutic services and personal care, supported by medical and social sciences. By addressing social determinants of health and leveraging health data and science, this Cluster aims to enhance the overall health and resilience of individuals, families, and communities.
Roadmap Categories
- Behavioral & Mental Health
- Biotechnology Research & Development
- Community & Social Services
- Health Data & Administration
- Personal Care Services
- Physical Health
Majors
- Anthropology
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Chemistry
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Human Development and Family Sciences
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Policy Studies
- Public Health
- Religion
- Sociology
- Women's and Gender Studies
Minors
- Anthropology
- Applied Statistics
- Atrocity Studies and the Practices of Social Justice
- Biology
- Business
- Chemistry
- Child & Family Policy
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Disability Studies
- LGBTQ Studies
- Mathematics
- Nutrition Science
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Policy Studies
- Public Health
- Religion
- Social Justice
- Sociology
- Writing
- Women's and Gender Studies
- Human Development and Family Sciences
- Civic and Community Engagement
- Forensic Science
- Gerontology Interdisciplinary Minor
- Healthcare Management
- Cognitive Science
- ANT 121 - Peoples and Cultures of the World
- ANT 357 - Health, Healing, and Culture
- ANT 453 - Poverty, Policy, and Human Services
- BIO/PHI 396 & REL 359 - Stem Cells and Society
- CRS 225 - Public Advocacy
- ECN 355 - Economics of Health and Medical Care
- EXE 335 - First Aid
- EXE 336 - Cardiopulmonary Rescue
- HEA 332 - Personal Health and Safety
- HFS - Any Family Development
- IST 343 - Data in Society
- MAT 121 - Probability and Statistics for the Liberal Arts I
- PHI 197 - Human Nature
- PHI 393 - Contemporary Ethics
- PHP 309 - Health Disparities and Underserved Populations
- PST 101 - An Introduction to the Analysis of Public Policy
- PSY 379 - The Social Psychology of Stigma
- REL 221 - Morality and Community
- SOC 355 - Sociology of Health and Illness
- SOC 364 - Aging and Society
- SOC 423 - Technology, Science, and Society
- SPA 404 - Spanish for Medical Professionals
- SWK 115 - Introduction to Social Work
- PHP 219 - Health and Human Disease
- PHP 221 - Community Health Promotion
- PHP 304 - Community Health Education
- PHP 305 - Community Mental Health
- ANT 363 - Anthropology of Family Life
- ANT 463 - Global Health
- SOC 102 - Social Problems
- SOC 281 - Sociology of Families
- PHI 398 - Medical Ethics
- PSY 395 - Mental Health Disorders
- PSY 335 - Psychology of Childhood
- PSY 322 - Cognitive Psychology
- PSY 410 - Close Relationships
- PSY 415 - Introduction to Clinical Psychology
- PSY 424- Social Dilemmas
- PSY 424 - Social Dilemmasand Abuse
- PSY 447 - Autism
- BIO 121/122 - General Biology 1 with Lab
- BIO 123/124 - General Biology 2 with Lab
- CHE 106/107 - General Chemistry 1 with Lab
- CHE 116/117 - General Chemistry 2 with Lab
- BIO 216 or BIO 316 - Anatomy and Physiology 1
- BIO 217 or BIO 317 - Anatomy and Physiology 2
- BIO 409/410 - Microbiology with lab
- NEU 211 - Introduction to Neuroscience
- NEU 223 - Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience
- BIO 306 - Drug Discovery
- BIO 310 - Evolutionary Biology, Religion & Society
- BIO 332 - Genetics for Life Sciences
- BIO 355 - General Physiology
- BIO 396 - Stem Cells and Society
- BIO 407 - Advanced Neuroscience
- BIO 413 - Neurobiology of Pain and Analgesia
- BIO 414 - Brain & Behavioral Plasticity
- BIO 416 - Biology of Aging
- BIO 432 - Droplets and Gels in Healthy and Diseased Cells
- BIO 436 - Pharmacology of Substance Abuse
- Health Humanities
- Forensic Science
- Neuroscience
- Biotech Society
- Camp Kesem
- Neuroscience Club
- Nutrition Education and Promotion Association (NEPA)
- Pre-Physician Club
- Pride Union
- Psychology Club
- Rebecca Lee Pre-Health Society
- SU Ambulance
- Women's Pre-Med Society
- Biomedical Engineering Society
- Black Pre-Medical Society
- Global Medical Brigades
- HARMONY - Minorities in Pre-Health Society
- Student Association of Public Health Education
- Global Medical Brigades
- Planned Parenthood Generation Action
- Pre-Dental Society at Syracuse University
- Save a Child's Heart at SU
- Pre-Therapy and Allied Health Club
- Phi Delta Epsilon - Pre-medical Fraternity
- Alpha Chi Sigma Chemistry Fraternity
- Aging Studies Institute
- Barnes Center employment or volunteering
- Center on Human Policy
- Fellowships: Fulbright, Goldwater, etc.
- YWCA of Syracuse and Onondoga County
- Hendrick's Chapel
- Internship with Helio Health and/or McMahon
- Lender Center for Social Justice
- National Science Foundation research experience
- Participate in Supervised Clinical Experiences
- Peer Educator for Barnes Center
- Psychology Immersion Trip
- Ryan Child Advocacy Center
- Shaw Center various community service volunteering
- Shaw Center Literacy Corp.
- Volunteer at Local Hospital
- Volunteer with a Social Services Agency
- Volunteer/Work at the Intercultural Collective
- Wellness Leadership Institute
- Golisano employment or volunteering
- Research in labs at Upstate Medical University
- Study Abroad - Madrid, Health and Sciences
- Health Proessions Immersion Trip
- Undergratuate Research at SUVolunteer at Rosamond Gifford Zoo
- WellsLink Leadership Program
- Volunteer Assisted Living/Elder care
- Ronald McDonald House
- Volunteer with American Red Cross of CNY
- Volunteer Vera House
- Volunteer Syracuse Community Health
- Alumni Connections
- Faculty Advisor/Mentor
- Professional Associations
- The Women’s Network
- Syracuse University LinkedIn Pages
- Orange to Upstate
- Case Manager
- Clinical Director
- Lab Assistant
- Market Researcher
- Mental Health Counselors
- Mental Health Program Manager
- Patient Representative
- Pharmacist
- Research Assistant
- Scientist
- Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
- Youth Advocate Service Coordinator
- Youth Programming Coordinator
- Counselor or therapist (various)
- Social Worker
- Nurse
- Healthcare technician (various)
- Optometrist
- Podiatrist Clinical Lab Scientist
- Epidemiologist
- Physician
- Hospital Administration
- https://www.onetonline.org/find/career?c=040200
- American Society for Clinical Pathology’s Board of Certification
- Conflict and Collaboration Certificate of Advanced Study
- CPR
- First Aid
- Project Management Certificate
- EMT - SUA
- Phlebotomist
- Medical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Alcohol and Drug Treatment Centers
- Education Institutions
- Hospitals
- Home Healthcare Agencies
- Non-Governmental Organization
- Non-profits
- Nursing Homes
- Outpatient Clinics
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Private/Government Laboratories
- Public Health Services
- Public Interest Groups
- Refugee Support and Resettlement
- Rehabilitation Centers
- Doctor of Dental Surgery
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- Medical Doctor
- Master of Science - Bioengineering
- Master of Science - Biotechnology
- Master of Science or Doctorate - Clinical Psychology
- Master of Science or Doctorate - Public Health
- Master of Social Work
- Physician Assistant/Associate
- Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA)
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy
- Doctorate in Occupational Therapy
- Doctorate in Athletic Training
- Certified Child Life Specialist
- Masters of Science Direct Entry Nursing
- Doctor of Pharmacy
- Masters in Healthcare Administration
- Counseling Psychology Jobs (psychologyjobs.com)
- Handshake Label: CAS|MAX Health Science Postings | Handshake (joinhandshake.com)
- Handshake Label: CAS|MAX Human Services
- Science Careers (jobs.sciencecareers.org)
- National Association of Social Workers Network (joblink.socialworkers.org)
- National Science Foundation – Research Experience for Undergraduates REU - For Students | NSF - National Science Foundation
- Public Health Jobs Public Health Jobs (aspph.org)
- Social Work Job Bank (socialworkjobbank.com)
- The Social Service (socialservice.com)
- Health eCareer https://www.healthecareers.com/
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
- American Medical Association American Medical Association (ama-assn.org)
- American Medical Association Minority Affairs Consortium Minority Affairs | American Medical Association (ama-assn.org)
- American Public Health Association American Public Health Association — For science. For action. For health. (apha.org)
- American Psychological Association
- American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science Home - ASCLS
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
- National Association of Social Workers
- National Medical Association National Medical Association (nmanet.org)
- National Organization for Human Services (NOHS)
These are suggested options. All content listed can be used as a guide to explore different career pathways. It is recommended students make an appointment with their academic and career advisor to discuss options that work best for them.
Career Roadmap Clusters #
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- Agriculture
- Arts, Entertainment and Design
- Construction
- Digital Technology
- Education
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Financial Services
- Healthcare and Human Services
- Hospitality, Events and Tourism
- Management and Entrepreneurship
- Marketing and Sales
- Public Services and Safety
- Supply Chain and Transportation