Career Opportunities

The interdisciplinary focus of the Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) major will help hone your skills and provide you with the foundation to work with a diverse array of individuals-ranging from infants to the elderly-and in varied settings, ranging from public and non-profit agencies, to business and governmental agencies.

An HDFS degree prepares students for employment and advancement in careers in public, non-profit agencies, school districts, colleges and universities, state and local government agencies, federal government agencies and hospitals, where HDFS graduates may work as case managers, rehabilitation workers, crisis advocates, and youth program specialists.

Graduates of this program can become leaders in a variety of professional positions and industries, including:

Adult Day Care Service Provider
Advocacy, Non-Profit Organizations
Autism Agency Staff Member
Counseling, Life Skills Specialist
Crisis Center Staff
Domestic Violence Shelter Advocate
Education, Teaching, College Admissions
Family Therapy
Health Care
Human Service Agency Case Manager
Psychology
Research
Social Work

Click here for additional career information provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.