Human Development & Family Science Careers

Human Development & Family Science Careers

If you see yourself in a career that helps people, that serves others, or gives back to society, consider a degree in Human Development & Family Science.

A degree in this program leads to a variety of careers and graduate school opportunities. Here are just a few possibilities:

  • Marriage and Family Counseling
  • Rehabilitation/Mental Health Counseling
  • Social Work
  • Nursing
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Human Resources
  • Child Life Specialist
  • School Counseling
  • Social Policy
  • Community and Public Health
  • Education
  • Program Development and Coordination
  • Child Advocacy
  • Family Law
  • Social Science Research
  • Health Care
  • Medical School
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physician’s Assistant
  • Gerontology

Alumni Spotlights

Explore additional career options at the National Council on Family Relations website: Career Profiles in Family Science and Family Life Education