Job Opportunities at York College
York College's Department of Public Safety hires students on a part-time basis to assist in ensuring the safety of the College campus. Criminal Justice students in particular benefit from the extensive training and experiences provided by such work.
Careers in Criminal Justice
Considerable opportunities for employment in the criminal justice field exist especially for those best prepared. Since crime is always present in society and public fear of crime remains high, it is anticipated that employment in criminal justice related fields will continue to be favorable.
Career opportunities generally fall into three major fields: law enforcement, the judicial system, and corrections. Within these fields, employment opportunities exist at the federal, state, and local levels of government. Also, increasingly there are many opportunities within the private sector, both private for profit and nonprofit.
Some of the federal law enforcement careers include: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Secret Service, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), Marshall Service, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Fish and Wildlife, Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), Inspector General, Park Police, Postal Service, Office of Federal Investigations, Federal Protective Services, Department of Homeland Security and investigative and intelligence functions within various branches of the military.
State and local policing careers include: Municipal police officer, deputy sheriff, county police officer, detective, criminal investigator, state police officer/trooper, and crime analyst.
Careers in the courts include: attorney (prosecutor and public defender), court administrator, judge, victim-witness coordinator, domestic violence counselor, paralegal, pretrial services officer, mediator, researcher, and crisis counselor.
Careers in corrections include: probation and parole officer (juvenile and adult), correctional treatment specialist, corrections counselor, halfway counselor, correctional officer, jailer, and warden. Related corrections occupations include: clinical psychologist, classification and treatment director, and researcher.
Careers in Psychology
Psychology offers one of the broadest career paths of any college major. Professional psychologists, such as clinicians and licensed counselors, generally must complete graduate study to obtain professional licensure. For many other careers in business, government and not-for-profits, the critical thinking, analysis and communication skills developed studying psychology provide preparation. Following are careers of some York College graduates who majored in psychology:
- College Professor: York College of PA, Miami University of Ohio, University of Maryland at College Park, University of Houston, University of Louisville, Appalachian State University
- Elementary School Teacher
- Therapeutic Support Specialist
- Outreach Representative, Baltimore County Health Department
- Assistant Director, Housing Council of York County
- Office of Personnel Management, U.S. Government
- Hoffman Homes
- York Hospital
- Family Child Resources
- Youth Advocate Program
Career in Sociology and Behavioral Science
Majors in both Sociology and Behavioral Science offer a strong liberal arts program that prepares students for many jobs in the "real world." Additionally, these majors are ideal for those interested in further education in business, law, psychology, social work, and research. Students who graduate from Sociology and Behavioral Sciences will be prepared for careers in service delivery; planning and management; and working directly with individuals, families, groups, and communities. Typical job areas for this major include: case management, family support, youth development, social service delivery, benefits manager, community development, and applied research. These majors are also appropriate for graduate schools in many areas, in addition to preparation for law and medical schools.
What Can I Do With A Degree In Behavioral Sciences?
Case Worker
Family Support Worker
Youth Worker
Social Service Liaison
Residential Counselor
Behavioral Management Aide
Case Management Aide
Eligibility Counselor
Alcohol Counselor
Adult Day Care Worker
Drug Abuse Counselor
Life Skills Instructor
Client Advocate
Neighborhood Worker
Social Service Aide
Group Activities Aide
Social Service Technician
Therapeutic Assistant
Probation Officer
Case Monitor
Parole Officer
Child Advocate
Gerontology Aide
Juvenile Court Liaison
Home Health Aide
Group Home Worker
Child Abuse Worker
Crisis Intervention Counselor
Mental Health Aide
Community Organizer
Intake Interviewer
Community Outreach Worker
Social Work Assistant
Community Action Worker
Psychological Aide
Halfway House Counselor
Assistant Case Manager
Rehabilitation Case Worker
Residential Manager
Child Care Resources
Day Care Specialists
Workforce Skills Development
Events Coordinator
Benefits Coordinator
Human Resource Professional
Mental Health Worker
Extension Agent
Community Services Planning
Victim Services
Employment Counselor
Research Assistant
Volunteer Coordinator
Family Planning Counselor
Admissions Counselor
Community Service Agency Worker
School Counselor
Interviewer
What Can I Do with a Degree in Recreation?
With a Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis, I could work in:
Home health care programs
Substance abuse centers
Day programs for people with disabilities
Nursing homes & assisted living
Mental health programs for children, teens, and adults
Correctional facilities
Rehabilitation centers
Children’s homes
Specialty camps
Special Olympics
With a Community Recreation Emphasis, I could work in:
Community recreation centers
YMCA’s, YWCA’s & JCC’s
Parks & Recreation departments
Youth-focused agencies
Non-profit organizations
Special event agencies
Youth & adult recreational sport programs
Military recreation
Community senior centers
Resorts & golf courses