All human services majors gain confidence and realworld
experience through internships. Students are expected to complete
18 credits, or about 450 hours, in one to three field-reputable
agencies that are chosen by the student or the College. Students
work closely with the Program Director to ensure that placements
are appropriate.
Careers in Human Services
Graduates of the program enjoy great flexibility in employment
opportunities, which include the following positions:
- Social service aide
- Social work assistant
- Law enforcement: probation officer, parole officer, police
officer
- Government agencies and programs
- Substance abuse counselor
- Educational counselor
- Health care caseworker
- Child welfare caseworker: child advocate, child protection
services provider
- Activity aide, life skills instructor, residential
counselor
To view all current internship postings, please visit St. John’s
CareerLink. To do so, log into your St. John’s Central
account, select the Career/Internships tab, and then click on the
CareerLink banner. Please note that Academic Internships must
be approved by CPS prior to the experience.
Contact Information
Joan Tropnas, Ph. D.
Director
(718) 990-1566
tropnasj@stjohns.edu