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Human Development & Family Life

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program prepares students for a degree in Family and Consumer studies with an emphasis in Human Development and Family Life. Students select a minor from areas such as Sociology or Psychology.

Program flexibility provides opportunities for students to pursue areas of special interest and careers working with individuals and families in need.

EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE: Social Service Agencies, Day Care Programs, Hospital Child Care Programs, Child and/or Family Communications, Senior Citizen Services/Programs.

DESCRIPTION OF HEALTH CAREER: Social Agencies: case worker, administrator (agencies could include Department of Human Services, adoption agencies, crisis centers-child abuse/domestic violence, family planning agencies and clinics)

Day care: Caregiver, Administrator (child care and elder care)

Hospital Child Care Programs: Caregiver, Administrator, Evaluator of needs/services

Child and/or Family Communications: Consultant for business on child/family needs and programs

Senior Citizen Services/Programs: Coordinator of programs, Administrator, Evaluator of needs/services (agencies/sites could include senior citizen centers, social service agencies, hospitals)

LENGTH OF PROGRAM: 4 years

DEPARTMENT: Human Sciences

CONTACT: Dr. Beth Emery; Box 86 MTSU 615-898-2468

For more information visit:
MTSU Human Sciences
MTSU Child Development and Family Studies