Related Careers
The following careers are directly or indirectly related to the study of this major. Click the job title to learn more about it. To search for more career options, visit OnetOnline.org.
Human Development and Family Studies
The program in human development and family studies involves the study of human behavior from two perspectives: how we develop over the life span from conception through aging, and how we function within the context of the family and other environmental influences. This multidisciplinary major prepares you for careers in the growing field of human and social services.
Graduates of the program go on to the following areas:
- Community services for families, youth, children, senior citizens, populations with special needs
- Governmental, mental health, and foster care agencies
- Hospitals, schools, group homes, nonprofit organizations, human resources, customer service, and consumer relations for businesses
- Graduate school: Graduates will have an excellent foundation for graduate and professional school where they can prepare to become social workers, counselors, public health professionals, occupational or physical therapists, nurses, and doctors
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Academic information
University Division's Explore Programs tool is the place to go for academic information about any IUB major, minor, or certificate.
Open in Explore Programs- Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- Social and Human Service Assistants
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists
- Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
- Human Resources Specialists
- Mental Health Counselors
- Training and Development Specialists
- Adult Basic and Secondary Education and Literacy Teachers and Instructors
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
Career Interests
John Holland developed a theoretical framework consisting of six general themes that describe broad areas interest relating to self and the working world. If you are interested in discovering your career interests, visit our Learn more about yourself page to learn about the Strong Interest Inventory.
This major consists of the following themes:
- Social
- Enterprising
- Conventional
Related Skills
Below is a sampling of skills related to this major mapped from the Skillscan Driver Assessment. The SkillScan assessment provides a simple 3-step process to help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses, the skills you enjoy and want to use in a career and those skills needing development. Consider taking the SkillScan assessment to better understand your skills as it relates to majors at IU.
Analytical
- Research
- Compute
- Forecast
- Manage Data or Records
Relationship Skills
- Provide Care and Support
- Serve Clients and Customers
- Demonstrate Social-Cultural Sensitivity
Communication
- Listen
- Consult
- Speak or Interact
- Write
Management or Leadership
- Coordinate
- Coach
Student Organizations
Sample Resume
Career Guides
Our unique IU Career Guides offers the A-Zs of each field’s preferred educational backgrounds, as well as employment opportunities and insider tips, industry-related interview questions, and a lot more. Below are related career guides for this major.