Human services is all about helping individuals, families and communities thrive. Whether you see yourself as a social worker, child life specialist, advocate, family finance professional, mental health counselor, or early childhood intervention specialist, a career in human services gives you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day. If you’re passionate about supporting others, promoting well-being, and creating positive change, visit Iowa State to discover how you can turn that passion into a rewarding career.

Human Services Visit Day: Oct. 26

You’ll follow the Experience Iowa State schedule to give you an overview of life at Iowa State. Then, you’ll do a deep dive into specific majors related to careers in human services. Enjoy lunch with faculty, meet with an advisor, and attend sessions related to majors that help you reach your career goals.
  • Human Services Visit Day Lunch —11:00-11:50: Join Faculty and Current student over lunch in one of our university dining centers
  • Where Can a Human Development and Family Studies Degree Take You? — 12:05-12:55: Hear from current and recent students as they share how their internship experiences connected classroom learning to real-world practice. Explore career paths, learn about the variety of settings and populations served, and discover how hands-on experiences can prepare you for meaningful careers working with children, adolescents, individuals, families, and communities.
  • Child Development Lab School Bingo! — 12:05-12:55: Walk through the child development lab school and discover the learning opportunities available to children…and college students!
  • People. Purpose. Possibilities: Careers in Family and Consumer Sciences — 12:05-12:55; 1:10-2:00: Learn about careers where you can educate, lead, help people, create programs, work with youth, and make communities better
  • Where Can a Financial Counseling and Planning Degree Take You? — 12:05-12:55; 1:10-2:00: Come meet current faculty and students in Financial Counseling and Planning (FCP) and discover the many ways you can make a difference in people’s financial lives
  • Pathways to Health and Human Services Careers through Human Development and Family Studies — 1:10-2:00: Interested in making a difference in the lives of others? Whether you’re drawn to healthcare, helping professions, community services, or working with children and families, join us to learn about Human Development and Family Studies.
  • Your Future in Early Childhood Education — 1:10-2:00: Hear from professionals in the field, including faculty, alumni, and current students. Learn more about the variety of career options available to graduates within early childhood education.

Sign Up Today!

You can view a sample Experience Iowa State schedule to prepare for your visit. When you sign up, choose to visit on the Experience Iowa State Day on Oct. 23.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the visit day or how to sign up, contact us at hs@iastate.edu.