Help Families of All Ages with an Online Degree in Human Development

Do you like working with people? This bachelor’s degree program will prepare you for human services careers that assist individuals and families of all ages, from infants to seniors. You will gain knowledge and skills that you can use to help others cope with crises or help them plan better lives.

Lifespan Development in Diverse Contexts, the degree concentration offered online, provides coursework that will help you identify and understand complex social issues so that you can respond with actions and resources that foster positive change. You will learn how to accept and appreciate the diversity of individuals and families, and you will understand how internal or external crises, social issues, culture, socioeconomics, race and gender impact people’s lives.

 

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Working With Youth: Career Options for a Human Development and Family Sciences Degree

When it comes to deciding on a career path, sometimes it’s hard to know which direction to take. Starting with a personal interest or passion can help you begin to focus your career journey. If working with youth is ...

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Human Development and Family Sciences Degree: Find Your Area of Interest

Roly-polies. Ladybugs. Dirt. Rocks. It’s just another spring afternoon for Donia Timby and her students – and a group of curious children joining them on the playground. Building on her interest in connecting children with nature. Timby found an area ...

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Learn About Careers in Human Development and Family Sciences

Every company, business and organization has a human element, and where there is a human element, there is a need for human services. Whether you are an introvert who prefers working with data and research or are an extrovert with ...

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Exploring Careers in Family Sciences

A child life specialist sits with a 10-year-old and her family in the hospital. While a younger sibling is undergoing heart surgery, the specialist waits with the family, offering support, comfort and resources to help navigate life after the surgery.

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