SF_Georgian_Court_U_Profile_0219_FINAL_Profile 2 / 15 / 19 4 : 14 PM Page 1 profile Careers ON THE Rise Specific fields are growing in popularity as the new generation makes its way into the workforce . Georgian Court University by LAUREN KUBIAK Lakewood | ( 732 ) 987 - 2700 | georgian.edu environmentally conscious , and side - effect - free thinkers and they realize how much of ways of living , which translates into being well with what we do ( programs , policies , prac - optimal quality of life throughout our lifespan . ” tices ) in criminal justice are not based on evidence , ” Dr . King says . “ They want to Psychology make it better . ” Psychology programs have been growing in popu - larity since the 1990s , but there’s a focal point now Health Profession Studies on multicultural and social justice in psychology Another emerging area of study is health that students are gravitating toward . “ There’s a big profession studies , which is geared to - shift , it’s like a paradigm shift that’s happened over ward students who want to work in the last several years where we’re definitely under - health care but not in the clinical sector . standing that there’s a necessity to have inclusive Careers in this field provide administra - ideas wrapped around psychology , ” says Sherritta tive and supportive options for students Hughes , Ph.D . , assistant professor of psychology . who want to help people but don’t see “ When someone majors in psychology , it pre - themselves as a doctor or nurse . pares them for a wide range of opportunities in the Carolyn Bergman , Ph.D . , associate professor of THE NEWEST GENERATION OF EMPLOYEES IS social sciences . … With the psych degree you can go biology and interim director of the health sciences STEPPING FOOT INTO THEIR CAREERS AND into research ; you’re definitely more prepared to en - and health profession studies programs , says grad - CHANGING THE DAY - TO - DAY OFFICE ATMO - ter a doctoral program to become a psychologist , ” uates of this program will ultimately make life eas - SPHERE . For the first time in about 10 years , the Dr . Hughes says . “ You can work as a paraprofes - ier for the patient . For example , if a patient needs to workforce is making way for a new generation , Gen - sional in mental health facilities like inpatient insti - get imaging and see a couple different specialists , eration Z , who were born after 1996 . Unlike any of tutions for people with mental illness who are being having one person to coordinate and make sure the the generations before them , many Gen Zers grew hospitalized . [ Students ] are really preparing them - process is done in the correct order so that each up on the latest technology such as smart phones selves for case management when it comes to an as - specialist receives the data and images required for and want to be connected with not only their friends pect of advocacy ; working with diverse cultures and a diagnosis makes the process seamless . and family , but their employer . multiculturalism — those are some of our major “ Having one person whose main focus is mak - Before the next generation hits their career , they forefronts in psychology and counseling right now . ” ingthe process go smoothly for a patient ends up be - set the groundwork in their studies at college and ing more cost effective and a more efficient use for all Georgian Court University is at the forefront of uni - of those medical resources , which makes the patient versities in the country offering unique programs — Social Work feel less overwhelmed and less vulnerable . As we’re and values — that students won’t be able to receive Out of all the occupations expected to grow , social recognizing how important that is , there are more anywhere else . work will be the fastest growing due in part to the and more positions in hospitals , ” Dr . Bergman says . variety of career paths . “ Social workers can work within a macro setting for example creating policy , Criminal Justice working in government , pursuing political In New Jersey , one growing field in particular is crim - Integrative Health office or serving as organizational leaders and The holistic health studies program at Georgian inal justice , and Georgian Court offers students a administrators , ” says Megan Callahan Sherman , Court is another practice gaining popularity . Stu - program that will prepare them for an array of careers Ph.D . , chair and assistant professor of social work . dents get the opportunity to learn how to treat the within the legal profession , law enforcement or in - “ Social workers also work on a more micro level . body as a whole through courses such as Energy ternational areas of work . Anna King , Ph.D . , associ - Here , they work with individuals , groups , families Therapy , Native American Medicine , Integrative ate professor and chair of the department of crimi - and communities . Social workers may serve as Women’s Health , and Mindfulness for Life that are nal justice , anthropology , sociology , and human clinicians , community organizers , political activists only offered at a few programs in the nation . rights says this area of study is growing because stu - and resource brokers for marginalized individuals . ” “ The increased popularity of the holistic and dents “ want to do meaningful work and they want At Georgian Court , the social work program integrative health program is a direct reflection of the to make a difference . ” speaks to the university’s core values including increasing interest and use of complementary and At this age , students are more cognizant of commitment to service , social justice , dignity and integrative health practices among the general pub - global context , whether it’s in terms of threats such worth of the individual . Of the several reasons Dr . lic in this country , ” says Sachiko Komagata , Ph.D . , as cyber crime , terrorism or human rights such as Sherman loves Georgian Court , the one that stands chair and associate professor of the Department genocide and migration . Criminal justice allows out is how well the values of the school align with of Holistic Health and Exercise Science . “ More students to explore these aspects of society . the convictions of social work practice . people are looking into natural , cost - conscious , ? “ Students are more savvy today , better critical SUBURBANFAMILYMAG.COM volume 9 issue 12 SUBURBAN FAMILY 11