Degree-holders in human development and family sciences find work in a variety of sectors, providing services to families and individuals across the life-span.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, several occupations such as social and community service managers, preschool and childcare center directors and preschool teachers, social workers and recreational workers have a career outlook that is growing faster than average for all professions.
Some career possibilities include:
Graduates of the M.S. in Applied Human Development and Family Sciences have additional career opportunities that include:
Completion of the AHDFS program may also prepare students for entrance into doctoral programs.
HDFS offers supervised practicum and internship opportunities to give you professional experience in child development and family social services. The practicum and internship courses are designed to help you connect your academic knowledge to real-life practice and build relationships in the field. The following are some of the organizations where our program students served internships:
Family and Consumer Sciences
118 Wirtz Hall
DeKalb, IL 60115
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Kristine Radtke
Program Coordinator
kradtke@niu.edu