Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
So You Want to Major in Human Services: An Exploration of Students' Motivations. |
| Authors: |
Woodside, Marianne1, McClam, Tricia1, Diambra, Joel2, Kronick, Robert F.1 |
| Source: |
Human Service Education. Fall2003, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p53-65. 13p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Human services -- Study & teaching, *Academic programs, *College curriculum, *Academic degrees, *Higher education, Essays |
| Abstract: |
Student essays, a component of the progression to the human service major at a southeastern university, were analyzed by the researchers to identify motivations for pursuing a major in human services. Four major themes emerged from multiple readings of the essays: the self, personal experiences, goals, and program/curriculum. Findings are consistent with current career development theories. Two subthemes unique to these participants were religion and working with individuals who are deaf. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
