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Human Development and Family Studies

Colorado State University
Fort Collins, ColoradoUSA
On campus
Full-time
€29,327.42/year
 3212 Points
Duration
4 Years
Language
English
Apply date
Aug 2024

Program Description

Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) is an interdisciplinary major focusing on the development of individuals across the lifespan, within the context of family and culture. Students complete foundational coursework in human development (i.e., infancy and childhood, adolescence, emerging and young adulthood, middle and later adulthood/aging) and in the area of family studies. Students study theory and innovative research in the field and learn to identify diverse factors influencing cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development across the lifespan.

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Concentrations

Early Childhood Professions Concentration

The courses in the Early Childhood Professions concentration prepare students for careers in early childhood education as well as professional work with children across a variety of settings, including working with children with disabilities, in healthcare settings, and community agencies.

This concentration focuses on early childhood development from birth to eight years old and therefore is an ideal choice for first and second year HDFS majors who plan to apply to the competitive on-campus Major in Early Childhood Education during their sophomore year.

Human Development and Family Studies Concentration

The Human Development and Family Studies concentration is a general concentration available to HDFS majors who do not choose one of the more specific concentrations.

This general concentration is an excellent choice for students who are interested in a lifespan or more general focus in HDFS and are not seeking the specialized training offered in the other four concentrations.

Leadership and Entrepreneurial Professions Concentration

The Leadership and Entrepreneurial Professions concentration guides students who are preparing for leadership positions in health and human services organizations that promote individual, family, and community well-being.

Students in this concentration may intend to work in organizations as directors, managers, or owners.

Pre-Health Professions Concentration

Many students pursuing a degree in Human Development and Family Studies plan to apply to graduate or professional programs in a variety of health professions.

The Pre-Health Professions concentration prepares students for these careers and supports their goals of obtaining graduate training.

Prevention and Intervention Sciences Concentration

The Prevention and Intervention Sciences concentration is designed for students who are preparing for careers in the helping and human services professions such as counselors, educators, student affairs professionals, public health and social service providers, as well as for students seeking a research career in human development and family studies or a related field.

Careers

Some examples of career opportunities students may pursue with a bachelor's degree in HDFS include, but are not limited to:

  • early childhood administrator and teacher
  • adult recreation programmer
  • administrator in adult and aging facilities
  • career development specialist
  • family services specialist
  • human development specialist
  • adult education teacher
  • human resources coordinator
  • youth agency administrator
  • community outreach worker
  • women’s program administrator
  • youth intervention and prevention program administrator
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