Family Studies - Central Michigan University

Family Studies from Central Michigan University is a Campus Bachelor Family studies degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The family studies program is designed to prepare students for a wide range of careers in human services, which may include work with families, at-risk youth, and other family-related services. Consider these key features distinguishing this program: * Excellent preparation for graduate school. For example, CMU is the only Michigan university with an accelerated five-year bachelor's-master's degree program in Human Development and Family Studies * Practical experience through internship opportunities in a variety of human services settings * Professional development through organizations such as the Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children * Scholarship opportunities for qualified students Career outlook According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, for all occupations through the year 2014: * Job opportunities in the social and human service field are expected to be excellent, particularly for applicants with appropriate postsecondary education. * The number of social and human service assistants is projected to grow more than 26 percent, ranking the occupation among the most rapidly growing. * The number of jobs for social and human service assistants in local governments will grow, but not as fast as employment for social and human service assistants in other industries. Career options Graduates of the family studies program at CMU will find career opportunities in many areas of social and human services. Some of these may require additional education. * Families At-Risk * Family Finance * Family Life Education * Family Programs * Pregnancy Prevention * Teen Parenting * Youths At-Risk * Youth and Family Services View more details on Central Michigan University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Family studies courses.