Health, Behavioral Science, & Education
Career Community for Health, Behavioral Science, & Education
This community focuses on improving the health, well-being, development, learning, and success of individuals and communities. Students develop scientific, interpersonal, analytical, and helping skills that lead to careers in healthcare, mental health, human services, education, public health, and community-based organizations.
You might belong here if you….
- Enjoy helping, teaching, supporting, or caring for others
- Are interested in health, human behavior, learning, or wellness
- Enjoy solving problems through science, research, or evidence-based practice
- Want to make a positive impact on individuals, families, schools, or communities
- Enjoy working collaboratively and building relationships with diverse populations
- Are curious about how people learn, develop, think, and behave
- Want a career that combines knowledge, service, and social impact
Some careers students pursue in this community are:
Healthcare & Clinical Professions
Patient Care & Clinical Support
- Medical Assistant
- Patient Care Technician
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Physical Therapy Aide
- Occupational Therapy Aide
- Rehabilitation Assistant
Allied Health & Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapist
- Occupational Therapist
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Athletic Trainer
- Respiratory Therapist
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Healthcare Administration & Operations
- Healthcare Administrator
- Practice Manager
- Patient Experience Coordinator
- Health Services Coordinator
- Clinical Operations Associate
Behavioral Science & Mental Health
Counseling & Human Services
- Case Manager
- Behavioral Health Technician
- Youth Advocate
- Family Support Specialist
- Community Outreach Coordinator
- Residential Counselor
Psychology & Behavioral Research
- Research Assistant
- Behavioral Research Coordinator
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Program Evaluation Specialist
- Behavioral Data Analyst
Mental Health & Social Services
- Social Worker
- Mental Health Counselor
- School Counselor
- Crisis Intervention Specialist
- Substance Use Counselor
- Community Mental Health Coordinator
Education & Learning
Teaching & Instruction
- Elementary School Teacher
- Secondary School Teacher
- Special Education Teacher
- Early Childhood Educator
- Adult Education Instructor
- ESL/ELL Teacher
Student Support & Academic Services
- Academic Advisor
- Student Success Coach
- College Access Counselor
- Learning Specialist
- Educational Program Coordinator
Educational Leadership & Administration
- Curriculum Coordinator
- Education Policy Analyst
- School Administrator
- Education Consultant
Public Health & Community Wellness
Community Health
- Community Health Worker
- Health Educator
- Wellness Coordinator
- Prevention Specialist
- Patient Navigator
Public Health & Policy
- Public Health Analyst
- Epidemiology Assistant
- Health Policy Associate
- Population Health Coordinator
- Health Communications Specialist
Skills You’ll build in This Community
Skills Taxonomy
- Empathy
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Research
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Teaching & Facilitation
- Cultural Competence
- Teamwork
- Decision Making
- Program Management
- Community Engagement
Campus Involvement
Getting involved on campus is one of the best ways to build experience, leadership skills, and professional connections. Clark University offers 130+ student organizations across academic, professional, and leadership areas, giving students many ways to explore business-related interests.
Student Clubs & Orgs
Getting involved on campus is one of the best ways to build experience, leadership skills, and professional connections. Clark University offers 130+ student organizations across academic, professional, and leadership areas, giving students many ways to explore technology and computing-related interests.
Undergraduate Psychology Committee
The Clark University Undergraduate Psychology Committee (UPC) is a student organization comprised of undergraduate students interested in or majoring in psychology.
Clark University Rapid Response
Clark University Rapid Response is a student-run volunteer organization comprised of both EMTs and EMRs (emergency medical responders). We provide emergency medical services for the entire University community and are on call/available 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week when classes are in session. CURR is committed to providing EMS education to the Clark community. We offer CPR and Stop the Bleed trainings for those interested and are hoping to offer even more types of training in the future to the Clark Community.
Splash (ESP)
Clark’s Education Studies Program is a club devoted to providing education-themed activities for both Clarkies and students from across Massachusetts. Our flagship program, Splash, held once per semester, is a prime example of this, in which middle- and high- school students come to Clark for a Saturday to take classes taught by Clarkies. These classes can be on any topic, and we pride ourselves on the freedom we give to our volunteers and students to teach or learn whatever passions they want.
Food Insecurity Resistance Movement
The Food Insecurity Resistance Movement (FIRM) is a student-run organization advocating for food insecurity resources on Clark’s campus and within the Worcester community. The FIRM food pantry is located at Jeremiah’s Inn (1059 Main Street) and serves Clark students as well as the general Main South community.
Choices
Choices is Clark’s on-campus peer sexual health resource that strives to provide the campus community with sexual health information, safer sex supplies, and education regarding informed choices about sex and healthy relationships.
Petey Greene Student Group (PGP)
The Petey Green Program supports the academic goals of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people through high-quality volunteer tutoring programs
What can I do now? (Action steps by class year):
First Years: Explore & Get Involved
- Join student organizations related to health, psychology, public health, or education
- Attend Career Connections Center workshops and events
- Explore volunteer opportunities
- Meet with Career Services
- Learn about graduate and professional pathways
Juniors: Focus & Gain Experience
- Complete an internship, practicum, or field placement
- Present research at Clark University’s Student Research Day
- Explore graduate programs and licensure pathways
- Develop relationships with faculty mentors and professionals in your field
- Take on leadership positions in student organizations
Sophomores: Build Skills & Experience
- Become a research assistant in a psychology, neuroscience, public health, or education research lab
- Obtain CPR/First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, or another relevant certification
- Volunteer with community organizations serving youth, families, patients, or underserved populations
- Develop relationships with faculty mentors
Seniors: Launch Your Career
- Apply for jobs, fellowships, professional schools, or graduate programs
- Complete capstone, honors, or independent research projects
- Network with alumni in healthcare, education, public health, and behavioral science fields
- Finalize your résumé, LinkedIn profile, and professional portfolio
- Leverage faculty, supervisors, and mentors for recommendations
Industry Specific Career Resources:
Students exploring the Data, Analytics, & Quantitative community can use these resources to learn about industries, research career paths, build skills, and stay current on trends.
- Professional Associations
- Job & Internship Resources
- Career Exploration
- Common Graduate Degrees
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Master of Education (M.Ed.)
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- School Counseling
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Nursing Programs
- Doctoral Programs (Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D.)
