CAREER DEVELOPMENT IN THE FSHD MAJOR
What can you do with an undergraduate major in Family Studies and Human Development? FSHD is one of the most versatile majors at The University of Arizona. When combined with relevant experiential learning opportunities; a carefully chosen concentration area (e.g., careers with children/adolescents, careers with aging populations) or minor (e.g., pre-law, public administration); and faculty mentoring or advice from career services, FSHD students are prepared to pursue careers or graduate/ professional training in fields such as:
Human Services
Social Policy
Community and Public Health
Counseling
Social Work
Child/Elder Advocacy
Law/Criminal Justice
Medicine
Gerontology
Depending on your career path, you may work in one of many roles:
Direct Service
Program Planning and Evaluation
Education and Training
Administration and Policy
Research
Also depending on your career path, you could work in a variety of settings including:
Mental Health Facility (e.g., day treatment program)
Social Service Agency (e.g., child protective services)
Health Facility (e.g., hospital)
Advocacy Organization (e.g., AARP)
Community Agency (e.g., community family services)
Educational Settings (e.g., early childhood program, college campus)
Government Agency (e.g., state legislative body)
Watch a short video on the Family Studies and Human Development Divsion program.
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FSHD 117 - Online Version
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FSHD Graduate Program Details
The McClelland Institute
Family and Consumer Sciences Education (FACSED)
Retailing and Consumer Sciences (RCSC)