Human Development and Family Science - North Dakota State University - Main Campus

Human Development and Family Science from North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a Campus Bachelor Family studies degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Human development and family science (HDFS) provides a program of study for students interested in a variety of careers that involve work with children and/or families. Students majoring in HDFS may obtain a bachelor\\\'s degree . A masters degree also is available. Career Interest Areas Career interest areas available at the undergraduate level include: Adolescent Development Adult Development and Gerontology Child Development Cooperative Extension Service Family and Human Services Family Economics Financial and Consumer Literacy Health Services Hospital Child Life Parenting and Family Life Gerontology The Program The major emphasis in HDFS programs is family and human development over the life span. Students gain an understanding of the development of children and adults and their interaction in the family and society. Students majoring in HDFS have four options: Child development , family science, child development/elementary education or adult development and aging. Courses include: Adolescent Development Adult Development and Aging Child Development Children and Families Across Cultures Children, Families and Public Policy Introduction to Family Studies Issues in Human Sexuality Life Span Human Development Parent-Child Relations Family Dynamics of Aging Students majoring in HDFS enroll for credit in field experience as a critical part of their program of study. The department offers opportunities to work with children, youth, adolescents, older adults and families in various settings. Career Opportunities Career directions through HDFS can be divided into two general areas: Direct Service to Children, Adult and Families -- Community service worker, outreach worker, parent educator, gerontology outreach, extension agent, financial counselor, child life specialist. Support Service to Children, Adult and Families -- program director for nursing or retirement facility, child care director, community and human service worker, consultant in human development, hospital-related services, researcher, child advocate, family life education. Some of the listed careers require a planned minor or a double major. Other careers require preparations beyond the bachelor\\\'s level. A HDFS degree is excellent preparation for students considering graduate work in counseling, family therapy or child and human development . Study in HDFS provides supportive course work for students interested in careers involving human relations. Graduates from HDFS are currently employed in a variety of careers. These include: extension agent, Head Start program director, child care director, home visitor for Head Start, crisis family counselor, hospital child life specialist, family life educator, developmental disabilities worker, volunteer coordinator, parent support specialist, parent educator, financial counselor and financial planner. View more details on North Dakota State University - Main Campus . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Family studies courses.