Overview
A Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Science prepares students to work with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of human service and community settings.
Within the major, you will be able to choose among a variety of professional preparation concentrations that are described below. See the HDF Careers page for more information.
Areas of Concentration
Child and Family Development
The child and family development interest area prepares students for future careers helping individuals and families in social service settings. This interest area allows students to tailor courses to gain in-depth knowledge about a specific population (e.g., children, adolescents, older adults, individuals with disabilities, families, etc.), develop a specific set of skills that will help build lasting and powerful relationships with others (e.g., communication and teamwork skills), and acquire an understanding that people’s lives are impacted by the environments in which they live.
Counseling and Social Services:
The counseling interest area prepares students for future careers working with individuals and families in counseling and therapy settings.
Health and Aging Services
The aging and health interest area prepares students for future careers within various health-related and community settings. A unique skill set of HDF students is to understand growth and development in aging populations, which allows them to identify developmental concerns and intervene before health is significantly impacted.
Minors and Certificates
For information about certificates offered in conjunction with HDF course work and/or complementary programs, click here.