Human development is the study of how children, youth, adults, and families develop, change, and face challenges throughout the life span. A study of human development,

and perhaps specializations in education, health care, psychology, or sociology, prepares you for a wide variety

of careers.

1. Desire to strengthen individuals, families, and communities

2. Interest in current social issues and policies that impact families or individual family members

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3. Sensitivity to the valuable contributions and unique needs of all people

4. Desire to learn about the development of individuals, families, and communities

5. Desire to learn how a variety of educational approaches, social policies, and prevention/intervention strategies can influence the development of children, youth, and families

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

COUNSELOR

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CHILDCARE WORKER

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RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT

CENTER WORKER

WORKING WITH THOSE WHO SUFFER FROM DRUG

AND ALCOHOL ADDICTIONS, CHRONIC TRUANCY,

JUVENILE DELINQUENCY ISSUES, DOMESTIC

VIOLENCE ISSUES, ETC.

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JUVENILE DIVERSION

INTERVENTIONIST

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LAW ENFORCEMENT OR CORRECTIONS OFFICER/WARDEN

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GERONTOLOGIST;ELDERLY CARE

WORKER

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE OR CORRECTIONS WORKER

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CHILD PROTECTIVE

SERVICES

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TEACHER, WITH AN EDUCATION

SPECIALIZATION

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HEALTH CARE, WITH A VARIETY

OF SPECIALIZATIONS

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SOCIAL SERVICES;

SOCIOLOGY, FAMILY THERAPY

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MENTAL HEALTH CARE;

PSYCHOLOGY PSYCHIATRY

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SPOUSE, PARENT, EMPLOYEE OR EMPLOYER, AND CITIZEN OF SOCIETY