Human Development and Family Science

A major in human development and family science will prepare students for a career working with people. Courses in the program focus on the development of the individual in a family context throughout the life cycle. Students will select an area of concentration or they may select the internship option with approval by supervising faculty. Graduates have a wide range of job opportunities within the helping field. Graduates work in youth programs, family social service programs,childcare programs, personal financial planning programs, 4-H and youth development programs, mental health centers, nursing homes, and churches, among others.

Related career titles

Adoption counselor
Advocacy agent
Case manager
Childcare director
Child life specialist
Developmental specialist
Disability examiner
Family educator
Intake counselor
Juvenile services specialist
Life skills instructor
Mental health specialist
Outreach director
Personnel specialist
Recreation Worker
Rehabilitation coordinator
Service coordinator
Senior center director
Social and human service assistants
Teaching assistant
Victim assistance worker
Victim case worker
Youth services coordinator

Related human development and family science links

K-State School of Family Studies and Human Services
https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/ahs/academics/undergraduate/human-development-family-science/

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
http://www.aamft.org/

American Family Therapy Academy
http://www.afta.org

International Family Therapy Association
http://www.ifta-familytherapy.org/

The Chronicle of Philanthropy
http://www.philanthropy.com

National Council on Aging
http://www.ncoa.org

Gerontological Society of America
http://www.geron.org/

Careers in Child and Family Policy
https://www.indeed.com/q-Child-Family-Policy-jobs.html

National Council on Family Relations
http://www.ncfr.org/