A degree in human development and family science at Samford meets the standards and criteria required for the professional Certified Family Life Educator designation from the National Council on Family Relations.

Have you been described as a helper or an advocate or a great listener? Are you passionate, tolerant, caring and empathetic? All of these servant-minded traits combined with the ability to problem solve, be persistent yet respectful, flexible yet focused and constantly inquisitive means you would be a great fit in the department of human development and family life education. Join this program and you will be pushed to your greatest potential.