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Undergraduate Catalog: Fall 2011 - Summer 2012
with Spring 2012 Course Updates

Undergraduate Catalog F11-S12 with Spring 2011 Course Updates

Human Development & Family Studies Major

The Human Development and Family Studies major focuses on developmental studies of individuals, small groups, and families. The program prepares students to deliver human services to individuals and groups across the life span and in a variety of settings.

The Human Development and Family Studies major not only qualifies students for social services, teaching, and management, but also serves as a basis for graduate research and training. The Human Development and Family Studies program reaches out extensively into the community via its partnerships with more than 80 agencies and organizations. Students interested in nonprofit administration may earn a Nonprofit Leadership Alliance Certificate (formerly known as American Humanics) from the Graduate College of Social Work.

Graduates will:

  • Demonstrate the ability to improve the quality of life for themselves and others through the delivery of Human Services throughout the life span, including teaching, administration of programs, advocacy activities, and others;
  • Articulate and apply a cohesive theory of Human Development that is relevant to the culture and Human Services field;
  • Demonstrate sound professional practice and leadership through employment in the "helping professions" including early childhood education and social services for children, adolescents, families, and the elderly.

Catalog Publish Date: August 18, 2011
This Page Last Updated: June 27, 2011