Human Development 和 Family Science (BS)

的 University offers a bachelor of science (BS) in human development 和 family science that prepares students for careers in the human development 和/or human services field.

Working with families 和 children is a complex 和 multifaceted job that offers challenges 和 opportunities to truly make a difference. 的 Human Development 和 Family Science Program provides the critical thinking 和 problem-solving skills needed to assist families in overcoming the obstacles of everyday life.

的 程序 offers students an interdisciplinary approach that includes psychology, 社会学, health 和 families with an emphasis on education 和 prevention.

Coursework in the major includes a required core—plus courses in areas such as:

• 应用家庭理论
• Child, adolescent, 和 adult development
• Family 和 child welfare
• 晚年的家庭
• 家庭生活教育
• 家庭关系
• Family resource management
• 家长教育

除了, students complete two semesters of practicum in agencies that serve children 和 families. 学生 also complete the University's 基金会al Studies Program, which provides the knowledge students need in critical thinking, 领导, 和 interpersonal 和 communication skills.

学生 may participate in the student chapter of the Indiana Association of Family 和 Consumer Sciences (INAFCS), an organization of professionals who collaborate to improve the quality of individual 和 family life through communication, 教育项目, 和 influencing public policy.

Other opportunities include the Alpha Phi Chapter of Phi Upsilon Omicron, a national honor society in family 和 consumer sciences.