Human Development & Family Studies
This major prepares students to work with individuals of all ages and their families. The study of theory and research findings is coordinated with a variety of supervised field experiences. Students investigate the ways individuals interact within the family system and the larger social and economic environments. Students select an area of concentration in adult development and aging, child and adolescent development, or family studies.
Career Potential
The program prepares students for careers as administrators of child development or family services programs, child development specialists, school age program coordinators, youth program specialists, community education instructors, parent educators, senior center coordinators, family financial planners, consumer advocates, and family public policy advocates. Students are required to complete a 128-credit, integrated course of study that culminates in an internship experience during the senior year.
Degrees Offered: BS
Minor available? Yes
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Graduate Degree Offered: MS
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College of Education
The College of Education is committed to inspire learners through collaboration and innovation. The school’s mission is to prepare the next generation of educators in a research environment while honoring the University’s land-grant tradition through innovative educational outreach partnerships with the community and state. Whether you want to become a teacher, school administrator, counselor or school psychologist, the College of Education will help you prepare in any of these disciplines.