23 Nov Applied Psychology and Human Services Now at Malone University
Malone University continues to evaluate the ever-changing needs of the job market and will introduce two unique programs to help students creatively prepare for careers in the helping professions: Applied Psychology and Human Services.
Applied Psychology will prepare students to work with individuals who struggle with chemical dependency and addiction by giving them a tangible and practical view of psychology while emphasizing care for those directly impacted by a societal epidemic. Program graduates will be eligible to take the exam that leads to the Chemical Dependency Counseling Assistant Certificate, a State of Ohio designation that leads directly to immediate employment.
Human Services will prepare students to serve the most vulnerable in society by applying the principles of social work to the tangible, hands-on work of strengthening communities. Coursework will be person-centered in its approach and students will be able to experience their work before graduation through exposure to the court system or social service organizations like community outreach centers.
“Graduates of these types of program are in high demand,” said Malone University Provost Greg Miller. “Malone candidates stand out in the job market because of their high standards of ethics. Our world needs professionals who can think outside the box and demonstrate flexibility as new and emerging jobs and ways of looking at the world continue to evolve. Graduates of these programs will also have work experience before they leave college as a result of University-wide focus on one-on-one career and personal mentoring. Applied Psychology and Human Services will be two new ways that Malone graduates can be unique servants to our hurting world.”
To learn more about these and other new programs at Malone, visit www.malone.edu/newprograms.