Human Development and Family Science B.S. with a concentration in Community and Family Services

Program Overview

Human Development and Family Science Degree with a concentration in Community and Family Services

Program Overview

The Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) program with a concentration in Community and Family Services is designed to enhance the well-being of individuals and families through research and community engagement. Students study individuals and families in their own and other cultures, learning how a family, workplace, school, community, and the larger culture affect and are affected by the individual.

Program Details

• Degree Type: Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
• Format: On Campus
• Estimated Time to Complete: 4 years
• Credit Hours: 120

Program Requirements

During the first semesters in the program, students will learn about:

• Career options related to HDFS
• Developmental and family theories used to guide research
• Human development
• Observation and assessment of human beings

Marketable Skills

• Apply knowledge to practice
• Apply practical tools for working effectively with others
• Multicultural/diversity competencies
• Teamwork
• Oral and written communication

Program Highlights

• Advocate for diversity and multicultural education
• Accommodate each student’s education to their desired career
• Use and model best practices in all areas of the program
• Provide students with a strong foundation for working with children and families in different ways

Career Opportunities

Career areas include:

• University Student Services
• Human Services Administrator
• Camp or Recreation Supervisor
• Childcare Center Director
• Childcare Worker
• Probation and Corrections Officer
• Social and Community Service Managers

Sample Courses

• Infant and Toddler Intervention and Education (3 hrs)
• Administration of Programs for Children, Youth and Families (3 hrs)
• Family Life Education (3 hrs)
• Foundations of Philanthropy and Nonprofits (3 hrs)
• Child Welfare Practice and Services (3 hrs)
• Families in Crisis (3 hrs)

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: Human Development and Family Science Degree with a concentration in Community and Family Services
• Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
• Program Type: Major
• Format: On Campus
• Estimated Time to Complete: 4 years
• Credit Hours: 120
• Objectives:
• Enhance the well-being of individuals and families through research and community engagement.
• Study individuals and families in their own and other cultures.
• Learn how a family, workplace, school, community, and the larger culture affect and are affected by the individual.
• Description: This concentration is a great option for students who want to work with families and/or children but not necessarily in a classroom setting.
During the first semesters, students will learn about:
• Career options related to HDFS
• Developmental and family theories used to guide research
• Human development
• Observation and assessment of human beings

Careers:

• Career Areas:
• University Student Services
• Human Services Administrator
• Camp or Recreation Supervisor
• Childcare Center Director
• Childcare Worker
• Probation and Corrections Officer
• Social and Community Service Managers

Other:

• Marketable Skills:
• Apply knowledge to practice
• Multicultural/diversity competencies
• Teamwork
• Oral and written communication
• Program Highlights:
• Advocate for diversity and multicultural education.
• Accommodate each student’s education to their desired career.
• Use and model best practices in all areas of the program.
• Provide students with a strong foundation for working with children and families in different ways.
• Courses:
• Infant and Toddler Intervention and Education (3 hrs)
• Administration of Programs for Children, Youth and Families (3 hrs)
• Family Life Education (3 hrs)
• Foundations of Philanthropy and Nonprofits (3 hrs)
• Child Welfare Practice and Services (3 hrs)
• Families in Crisis (3 hrs)