Social Sciences

The field of criminal justice is an exciting and diverse one. Whether your interests point you toward the courtroom or the penitentiary, toward a career as a paralegal or a parole officer, there are many ways to serve the country’s law and order system on a local or federal level.

Although Darryl Johnson has been advancing as a professional in the psychology field and nonprofit world for some time now, he really accelerated toward his goals in August when he presented at the 2022 APA Convention and completed his master's degree in psychology at SNHU.

Homeland security is a mission-driven career field focused on national threats such as terrorism, natural disasters and public health crises. While everyone working in homeland security helps to keep the nation and its people safe, careers can vary quite a bit.

If you enjoy helping people, then a degree in human services is worth considering. With this degree, you can make a difference in the world around you — working in community, government, health, and mental health services, and nonprofit and social work.