- BA in Human Development and Family Studies at the Auburn University is a 4 year, 120-credit program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) provides a broadly based study of the intellectual, emotional, social, and moral development of individuals and families. Courses focus on different periods of lifespan, contemporary families, the delivery of human services, and early childhood education.
- Students majoring in HDFS are qualified for employment in the social sciences, teaching, and management. Many HDFS students go on to graduate school in the fields of Social Work, Psychology, Education, Medicine, and Law.
- Day Care Directors
- Juvenile and Adult Probation Officers
- Human Services Administrators
- Employment in Nonprofit Organizations
- Elementary School Teachers
Practitioners build upon a thorough understanding of psychology, sociology, communications, and education. HDFS graduates have a variety of opportunities available to them. With proper certifications or minors, graduates are qualified for immediate employment, including: