Human Development and Family Sciences

Human Development and Family Studies

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.

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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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

UCONN ALUMNI – SAMPLES OF GRADUATE DEGREES PURSUED

M.Ed., Elementary & Special Education

M.F.T.

M.S.W.

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).