With an emphasis on the practical implications of scholarly knowledge, Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) offers a course of study to prepare students for a variety of careers with children, parents, couples, and families.
Careers
Students with an HDFS degree find jobs in a variety of sectors including: faith-based, family intervention, government, health, early child education, non-profit, private. They work as child life specialists, preschool teachers, case managers, social workers, non-profit directors, community educators, victim advocates, clergy, prevention specialists, and many other related careers.
Salary
2018 Median Salary: $38,000 per year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
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