Human Development and Family Sciences Human Services - Oregon State University

Human Development and Family Sciences Human Services from Oregon State University is a Campus Bachelor Human Science degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. Council for Standards in Human Service Education The Council for Standards in Human Service Education has approved accreditation of the Bachelor\\\'s degree in Human Development & Family Services with a Specialization Option in Human Services. Career Opportunities The HDFS program in Human Services trains students for careers in the field upon graduation and prepares them for further study in graduate programs such as Human Development and Family Sciences, Social Work, Counseling, and Marriage and Family Therapy. Our graduates work in fields such as social services, employment, housing, child welfare, community prevention, youth recreation, youth leadership development, gerontology, mental health, and public policy, with job titles such as case worker, family support worker, family life educator, therapeutic assistant, alcohol counselor, probation officer, residential treatment worker, life skills instructor, and psychological aide. According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2003), job opportunities for Human Service workers are expected to be excellent, ranking among the most rapidly growing occupational fields between 2000 and 2010. A career in Human Services is not for everyone. Although the pay is relatively low at the entry level, the work can be emotionally draining. Few careers offer as many opportunities to directly impact lives in such a profound manner. Human Service professionals believe strongly in advocacy and the difference that each of us can make. In the end they change this world for the better . . . one individual, family, and community at a time. If you have what it takes for a career in Human Services, the HDFS program will give you the knowledge, practical experience, and training to excel in the field. The Human Service profession is dedicated to improving the human condition by intervening during crises, preventing future crises, helping people access resources, and advocating for change in the systems that affect the lives of those in need. The primary purpose of Human Services is to empower individuals, families, and communities to survive, function and thrive, even in the face of adversity. Strengths of the HDFS Human Services Program A strong base in the most current research and theory in human development, family studies, and social policy and programs Courses focusing on practical skills such as communication, fundraising, and agency management An emphasis on hands-on learning and real world experience through the HDFS Internship Program What is the Philosophical Approach of the Human Services Program in HDFS? A foundation in human services including history, models of delivery, characteristics of effective helpers, client problems, crisis intervention, the helping process, systems theory and ethics. A multidisciplinary approach including human development, counseling, social work, psychology and sociology. A strength-based philosophy recognizing the importance of physical, mental and psychological wellness and crisis prevention. View more details on Oregon State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Human Science courses.