Human Development and Family Sciences
CAREER EXPLORATION
This page is designed for you to explore and learn about career options both directly and indirectly related to this major. Review Human Development and Family Studies career options by reading about sample experiential learning and job titles as reported and held by current students and alumni, as well as graduate programs where Human Development and Family Sciences alumni have studied.
To conduct more research, select National Resources are included at the bottom of the page. You can also schedule an appointment with an Exploratory Advisor or a Career Coach.
SAMPLES OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING – POSITION TITLES
(May include but is not limited to: internship, co-op, research, practicum, and clinical experiences)
Careers for the Common Good Intern
Community Engagement Intern
Community Outreach Intern
Family Therapy Intern
Graduate Assistant
Graduate Intern
Learning Community Ambassador
Marriage & Family Therapy Intern
Metadata Intern
Peer Facilitator
Policy & Advocacy Intern
Public Relations Intern
Resident Assistant
Social Work Intern
Every Woman Treaty UConn Intern
Global Training and Development Institute YSEALI Academic Fellowship Mentor
Brand Representative
Human Resources Generalist
Mental Health Worker
Job Shadow
International Orientation Ambassador
Early Childhood Development Program Cohort
UConn Connects Peer Mentor
Early Learning Engagement Intern
Health Promotion Facilitator
Elementary Education Literacy Consultant
Consultant/Early Childhood Development Intern
SAMPLES OF ORGANIZATIONS WHERE UCONN STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Access Agency, Inc.
Buffalo State College, Disabilities Services for Students
Canisius College
Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness
Empowerment Resource Associates
Fish Consulting
LifeBridge Community Services
More to Say LLC
New York City Department of Environmental Protection
Partnership with Children
Sterling Memorial Library
UConn Connects
University of Connecticut, Center for Career Development
University of Connecticut
Tutor Time Childcare
Tumble Jungle
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Becca Rose
The Ventilator Project
The William W. Backus Hospital
University of Bridgeport University
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Health360
Academic Achievement Center (UConn)
Windsor Recreation
Sr. Francis Hospital
Achivement First
UConn Residential Life
PBS Kids, UConn
Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network
International Rescue Committee
SAMPLES OF RECENT UCONN ALUMNI – POSITION TITLES
(Zero to five years of experience, varies by industry; some occupations may have required a degree beyond a Bachelor’s)
Admissions Representative
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Case Manager
Child Development Specialist
Corporate Recruiter
Education Coordinator
Family Case Manager
Family Liaison
Human Resource & Facility Supervisor
Program Manager
Research Assistant
Resident Care Associate
Shelter Case Worker
Technical Recruiter
Therapy Support Specialist
Administartive Assistant Coordinator
Childcare Provider
Marketing Social Media Manager
Corps Member
Teacher
SAMPLES OF EXPERIENCED UCONN ALUMNI – POSITION TITLES
(Six or more years of experience, varies by industry; some occupations may have required a degree beyond a Bachelor’s)
Academic Advisor & Adjunct Faculty
Advising & Student Support Specialist
Director of Family Support Services
Marriage & Family Therapist
Talent Acquisition Consultant
University Relations Coordinator
University Relations Program Manager
Director of Family Support and Training
Research Assistant
Program Coordinator
UCONN ALUMNI – SAMPLES OF WHERE THEY WORK
Bright Horizons
Central Connecticut State University
Children's Connection, Human Services Council
Connecticut Children's Medical Center
CRT Supportive Housing
Family & Children's Agency
Gengras Center
Kidco Child Care Center
Magellan Health
Manchester Early Learning Center
MassMutual Financial Group
New Reach
NHS Human Services, Inc.
The Village for Families and Children
Ticket Network
University of Connecticut Undergraduate Admissions
Vera House, Inc.
North American Dental Group
Click Socials
ASML
Eliot Community Human Services
Jumpstart
Bonawitz CoCoDev Lab at The Harvard Graduate School of Education
UCONN ALUMNI – SAMPLES OF GRADUATE DEGREES PURSUED
Elementary & Special Education (M.Ed.)
Marriage and Family Therapy (M.F.T.)
Master of Social Wprk (M.S.W.)
Master of Science (M.S.), College Student Personnel Administration
UCONN ALUMNI – SAMPLES OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS ATTENDED
Canisius College
Fordham University
New York University
Sacred Heart University
Southern Connecticut State University
University of Connecticut
NATIONAL RESOURCES
For further insight into industry specifics, use O*NET, Vault, or LinkedIn search functions to locate more titles, alumni, and career options for this major. “What Can I do with this Major?” contains additional content, including professional associations and job boards. Though your specific major is not on this resource, we have listed an alternative ("Child and Family Studies") that is close to what UConn offers. (Please note: internships and jobs on these sites do not necessarily reflect UConn students from this major).