Human Development/Family Resources - Consumer Services (Family and Consumer Science)
Human Development/Family Resources - Family Relationships (Family and Consumer Science)
Human Development/Family Resources (Family and Consumer Science)
Human Development/Family Resources Teacher Education (Family and Consumer Science)
Middle 50% GPA: 2.55 - 2.95
Fall admission only
Middle 50% GPA: 2.96 - 3.32
To learn more about Human Development & Family Resources, visit the Department of Family & Consumer Sciences section of the Undergraduate Catalog and the Department of Family & Consumer Sciences Web site.
The Human Development and Family Resources sequence prepares students to provide educational, preventive and interventive services to individuals and families which enhance personal, family and community well-being. Students develop the skills needed to assist people of all ages with personal and consumer choices for individual and family well-being.
Social services are designed to provide support for poor, disabled, ill, elderly, or juvenile clients.
Volunteer at homeless shelters, soup kitchens, battered women homes, literacy programs, or other social service agencies to gain relevant experience and demonstrate interest.
Human services workers in corrections focus on rehabilitating clients and assisting victims.
Obtain experience by volunteering at a corrections facility or a victim services organization such as a rape crisis center.
Gerontology involves working with older adults, healthy or ill, and their families.
Become involved with programs or organizations designed for senior citizens.
Administrators are involved with planning, budgeting, public relations, management, fund raising, and other crucial operating responsibilities that keep an organization functioning. Obtain a master's degree in social work or related field for additional opportunities. Gain management experience through internships, part-time employment, or leadership in relevant student organizations. Supplement curriculum with course work in areas such as public relations, advertising, accounting, or management.
Graduates of human services programs may apply their skills and knowledge in the private sector of business and industry.
Earn a minor in business or related field. Develop computer skills particularly with spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and desk top publishing.
Gain experience through part-time jobs, summer jobs, and internships in business environments.
Child welfare workers strive to ensure the safety and well-being of children through interventions and programming.
Volunteer at day care centers, children's shelters, camps, YMCA/YWCA, Scouts, or other agencies that aid youth and children. Take additional courses in child development or early childhood education.
Human services workers specializing in this area help people with disabilities to adjust to and lead productive lives.
Volunteer at special needs camps, child care centers, schools, or hospitals to gain experience. Gain experience with and knowledge of a variety of disabilities.
Obtain specialized training in areas such as sign language or assistive technology for additional opportunities. Earn a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling for opportunities in Vocational Rehabilitation.
Human services workers in health care facilitate the medical and emotional treatment of patients.
Volunteer in health related settings such as hospitals or the American Red Cross to gain experience. Supplement curriculum with course work in nursing or health.
Complete appropriate prerequisites for entrance into professional programs such as occupational therapy, physician's assistant, or physical therapy.
