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The bachelor of science degree in Human Development and Family Studies helps to prepare students for careers in a wide range of human services with many different groups of people and many different kinds of families. Graduates tell us that the major has prepared them well for the workplace. They are generalists who can see the big picture, but they also have the conceptual and people skills that help them succeed in their careers.

Our graduates have worked in projects to prevent child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking. They have worked with dying patients and their families in hospices. They have served as administrators in human resources for major companies, and as directors and teachers in early childhood centers. Many work in nursing homes, preschools, child care, family and marriage clinics, drug and alcohol treatment centers, programs to help people who have developmental disabilities, and other health care facilities. They work in veterans’ services and with military families. Often our graduates continue on to graduate school in social work, health education, counseling, and law.

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We offer many flexible, engaging opportunities for practical experience and training that prepare students for a wide array of career opportunities.  Students can complete both a practicum and an internship during the program. This 480-hour, 8-credit internship provides a culminating experience requiring the student to use knowledge and skills gained throughout the course of study.

In preparation for the internship, students carry out service projects for local human service agencies; this preparation and the internship provide a student with practical experience and allows exploration of possible career directions. Many students have returned from their internships with offers of employment after graduation.

College students and the Nittany Lion mascot read to young children.

HDFS students read to young children during a Community Progress Council event.

Credit: Barb Dennis

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Amber J. Majeske, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Studies/Program Coordinator

Room 13, John J. Romano Administration Building
[email protected]
717-771-4029

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