Family and Human Development (BS)
Human development and family studies prepares you to provide key human services for the people who need them most. Arizona State University’s online Bachelor of Science in family and human development program equips you with theoretical knowledge and practical skills to promote healthy human development and family relationships.
Family and human development courses
Courses in this program explore concepts ranging from personal growth in human relationships to infant and toddler development. Coursework will help you gain knowledge in human development and family dynamics while acquiring related skills in writing, diversity awareness, interpersonal communication and statistics. With a wide range of electives to choose from, you can customize your educational journey to align with your personal and professional goals.
FAS 201: Careers in Family and Human Development
FAS 331: Modern Family Relationships (SOBE OR SB)
FAS 370: Family Ethnic and Cultural Diversity (CIVI OR SB & C)
CDE 232: Human Development (SOBE OR SB)
FAS 101: Personal Growth and Relationships (SOBE OR SB)
CDE 430: Infant and Toddler Development in the Family (SB)
CDE 450: Childhood Disorders and Family Functioning (L)
Human development and family studies jobs
Upon graduation, you can seek out a variety of positions focused on serving the needs of children and families in education, government agencies, nonprofit organizations or business.
You can also pursue a master’s or doctoral degree post-graduation if you’re interested in senior positions in human services. An advanced degree in marriage and family therapy or psychology could lead to careers as a therapist or counselor while a master’s degree in education could qualify you for teaching positions. Potential career paths include, but aren’t limited to:
Social and Human Service Assistants
Growth: 6.4%
Salary: $45,120
Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
Growth: 1.0%
Salary: $51,500
Educational, Guidance and Career Counselors and Advisors
Growth: 3.5%
Salary: $65,140
Social Science Research Assistants
Growth: 4.4%
Salary: $58,040
Human Resources Specialists
Growth: 6.2%
Salary: $72,910
Marriage and Family Therapists
Growth: 12.6%
Salary: $63,780
Mental Health Counselors
Growth: 16.8%
Salary: $59,190
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Growth: 4.1%
Salary: $37,120
Social and Community Service Managers
Growth: 6.4%
Salary: $78,240
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Growth: 3.4%
Salary: $58,570