Human Development & Family Sciences

What is Human Development & Family Sciences?	Related Careers
Related Skills	Job & Internships Search Links
Career Planning Links	Professional Association Links
Miscellaneous Links	OSU College of Public Health & Human Sciences

What is Human Development & Family Sciences?

According to the OSU College of Public Health & Human Sciences, "HDFS majors study interdisciplinary research and theory on human development across the lifespan within the contexts of families, school, work, and communities to prepare for careers in schools and helping professions, and to pursue advanced academic degrees. This major prepares students for rewarding careers working with children, youth, adults and families, as well as teaching and research. If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of diverse people and communities, you'll want to explore this major."

Human Development and Family Sciences - What Can I Do with This Degree? pdf - lists the industry areas, employers, and strategies for using your degree.

Related Careers

Administrator	Nutritionist
Career Counselor	Parent-Child Educator
Child Care Program Director	Patient Relations Representative
Child Development Specialist	Peace Corps Representative
Child Welfare Worker	Policy Developer
Community Educator	Psychiatrist
Community Service Director	Public Policy Analyst
Counselor	Public Relations Specialist
Curriculum Developer	Researcher
Customer Service Representative	Sales Manager
Early Intervention Specialist	Social Case Worker
Family Support Specialist	Social Worker
Fund Raiser	Special Education Teacher
Genetic Counselor	Student Affairs Director
Grant Writer	Teacher
Head Start Director	Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Humanitarian	Volunteer Coordinator
Journalist	Writer/Editor
Marketing Researcher	Youth Group Worker
Marriage & Family Specialist	Youth Outreach Educator

Related Skills

Attention to Detail	Critical Thinking Skills	Problem Solving Skills
Communicaiton Skills (Oral & Written)	Demonstrate Initiative	Research Capabilities
Creative	Desire to Help Others	Work Well with Others

Job & Internship Search Links

USAJobs.gov - check out the Students and Recent Grads section and the Federal Jobs by College Major for a listing of job titles related to your major.

Human Services Careers

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Trillium Family Services Employment

Nonprofit Career Network

Nonprofit Jobs

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Social Work Jobs Online

Social Work Job Bank

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Counselor Jobs

Career Planning Links

Occupational Outlook Handbook - the following links also provide a summary of the career, what they do, the work environment, how to become one, the job outlook, similar occupations and contacts for more information.

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Human Services Career Network

Nonprofit Career Network

Guide to Careers in Child and Family Policy

Early Child Care and Education Career Guide

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Social Work Licensure - provides state specific social work licensure and certification requirements including education requirements, exam requirements, reciprocity licensure information, and professional organization contacts.