Career and Transfer Paths Education, Government and Human Services
Education, Government, and Human Services
You are passionate about helping others and want to share your knowledge and make a difference in the world. Fearless, you will put your life on the line to assist others. You are kind, patient, and understanding of people, from children to the elderly. You listen, are present to others, and strive for peace. Whether education, sociology, justice studies, political science, psychology, social service, substance abuse, legal studies, emergency management or fire science, you will find a career in the Education, Government, and Human Services path!
PROGRAMS IN THIS PATH:
- Early Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Education & Child Development
- Education/Special Education
- Elementary Education
- Elementary Education-English
- Emergency Management/
Homeland Security
- Fire Science/Emergency Medical Technician
- Gerontology
- Human Development and
Family Sciences - Justice Studies
- Law Enforcement
- Mental Health
- Paralegal Studies
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Secondary Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Substance Abuse
All offerings in this path:
| Program | Course Sequence |
|---|---|
| Exploration (for students who are unsure of program/concentration) | Course Sequence |
| Programs | Degree | Type | Sequence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education, Early Childhood and Child Development | A.A. | Career | Map |
| Education, Special Education | A.A. | Career | Map |
| Emergency Management/Homeland Security | A.S. | Career | Map |
| Fire Science/Emergency Medical Technician | A.S. | Career | Map |
| Legal Studies, Law Enforcement | A.S. | Career | Map |
| Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies | A.S. | Career | Map |
| Social Services, Gerontology | A.A. | Career | Map |
| Social Services, Mental Health | A.A. | Career | Map |
| Social Services, Social Work | A.A. | Career | Map |
| Social Services, Substance Abuse | A.A. | Career | Map |
| Early Childhood Education | Certificate | Career | |
| Emergency/Disaster Management | Certificate | Career | |
| Gerontology | Certificate | Career | |
| Homeland Security, Cybersecurity | Certificate | Career | |
| Homeland Security, Emergency Management | Certificate | Career | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement | Certificate | Career | |
| Social Services | Certificate | Career |
| Programs | Degree | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education URI | B.S. | |
| Philosophy URI | B.A | |
| Political Science URI | B.A | |
| Psychology URI | B.A | |
| Sociology (NOT Criminal Justice) URI | B.A | |
| General Studies - Recommended coursework for Early Childhood Education URI | B.S. | JAA |
| General Studies - Recommended coursework for Elementary Education URI | RIC | B.A. | JAA |
| General Studies - Recommended coursework for Elementary Education English RIC | B.A. | JAA |
| General Studies - Recommended coursework for Elementary Education Special Education RIC | B.S. | JAA |
| General Studies - Recommended coursework for Secondary Education URI | B.A. | JAA |
| General Studies - Recommended coursework for Human Development and Family Sciences URI | B.S. | JAA |
| General Studies - Recommended coursework for Justice Studies RIC | B.A. | JAA |
| General Studies - Recommended coursework for Political Science URI | RIC | B.A. | JAA |
| General Studies - Recommended coursework for Psychology URI | RIC | B.A. B.S. | JAA |
| General Studies - Recommended coursework for Sociology URI | RIC | B.A. | JAA |
| General Studies - Recommended coursework for Social Work RIC | B.S.W | JAA |
| Institution | Program | Degree | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Oak State College | Education - Early Ed. Child Studies | B.S. | |
| Education - Special Ed. Child Studies | B.S. | ||
| Education - Early Ed. Psychology | B.S. | ||
| Emergency Management - Public Safety Administration | B.S. | ||
| Fire Science - Public Safety Administration | B.S. | ||
| Law Enforcement - Public Safety Administration | B.S. | ||
| Excelsior College | Homeland Security & Emergency Management | B.S. | |
| Criminal Justice | B.S. | ||
| Fisher College | Early Child Ed. - Human Services: Early Ed and Intervention | B.S. | |
| Johnson & Wales University | Criminal Justice | B.S. | |
| Post University | Emergency Management and Homeland Security | B.S. | |
| Providence College | Fire Science - Fire Administration | B.S. | |
| Salve Regina University | Law Enforcement - Administration of Justice | B.S. |
An ASSOCIATE degree from this path helps students begin careers such as:
Court reporters create word-for-word transcriptions at trials, depositions, and other legal proceedings. Some court reporters provide captioning for television and real-time translation for deaf or hard-of-hearing people at public events, in business meetings, or in classrooms.
- Earning Potential - $36.12/hour; $75,129/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. People’s lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care provided by these workers. EMTs and paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities.
- Earning Potential - $17.45/hour; $36,296/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
Learn More About Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics!
Fire inspectors examine buildings in order to detect fire hazards and ensure that federal, state, and local fire codes are met. Fire investigators, another type of worker in this field, determine the origin and cause of fires and explosions. Forest fire inspectors and prevention specialists assess outdoor fire hazards in public and residential areas.
- Earning Potential - $26.75/hour; $55,640/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
Firefighters control and put out fires and respond to emergencies where life, property, or the environment is at risk.
- Earning Potential - $28.10/hour; $58,448/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
Library technicians and assistants help librarians with all aspects of running a library. They assist patrons, organize library materials and information, and perform clerical and administrative tasks.
- Earning Potential - $18.02/hour; $37,481/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
Legal support workers perform administrative and secretarial duties in a law firm and will assist lawyers with documents, record keeping and database maintenance. Additional responsibilities may include filing, word processing, scheduling and data entry.
- Earning Potential - $31.59/hour; $65,707/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
Paralegals and legal assistants perform a variety of tasks to support lawyers, including maintaining and organizing files, conducting legal research, and drafting documents.
- Earning Potential - $24.74/hour; $51,459/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
Teacher assistants work under a teacher’s supervision to give students additional attention and instruction.
- Earning Potential - $14.67/hour; $30,520/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
A BACHELOR'S degree enables students to begin careers such as:
Adult basic and secondary education and literacy teachers and instructors teach or instruct out-of-school youths and adults in remedial education classes, preparatory classes for the General Educational Development test, literacy, or English as a Second Language. Teaching may or may not take place in a traditional educational institution.
- Earning Potential - $23.51/hour; $48,900/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
Learn More About Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors!
Child, family and school social workers provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. They may assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy..
- Earning Potential - $29.43/hour; $61,214/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
Compliance officers examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.
- Earning Potential - $33.40/hour; $69,472/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017)
Emergency management directors prepare plans and procedures for responding to natural disasters or other emergencies. They also help lead the response during and after emergencies, often in coordination with public safety officials, elected officials, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.
- Earning Potential - $46.30/hour; $96,304/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017
Kindergarten teachers instruct students in basic subjects but are also required to nurture children and teach them valuable social skills. By using hands-on lessons and creative play, they lay the foundation for future learning.
- Earning Potential - $32.03/hour; $66,640/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017)
Learn More About Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education!
Social and community service managers coordinate and supervise social service programs and community organizations. They manage workers who provide social services to the public.
- Earning Potential - $42.31/hour; $88,004/year
- Median wage, RI Department of Labor and Training, 2017)