What Can I Do With a Major In Human Development and Family Science?

UGA Specific Information for Human Development and Family Science

A major in Human Development and Family Science provides you with knowledge of individual, family and community development in diverse settings. Our students are interested in pursuing careers in social work; marriage and family therapy and professional counseling; healthcare; policy-making or law, just to name a few. 

Students learn about lifespan and family development, the reciprocal influence of social, cultural, and historical contexts, and diverse family structures and functions. Students learn how to think critically and apply theory, research, and ethical practices, generate and effectively communicate knowledge, and provide educational, counseling, and advocacy services needed for children and families to function more effectively. 

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Class of 2021 Career Outcomes for Human Development and Family Science*

** Includes Self-Employed

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Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations/Considerations

  • Participate in the Career Center's Intern for a Day program to explore career fields of interest.
  • UGA Mentor Program - Networking with your Bulldog family can help you get ahead in life and career, but where do you even start? The UGA Mentor Program narrows down the world of possibilities to meaningful connections.  It personalizes the mentoring experience; connecting you with mentors that are just right for your commitment.. There's a better way to network.  Visit mentor.uga.edu today and find a mentor who can help you see your future.
  • Utilize Handshake to find internship, part-time job, or volunteer opportunities related to your career fields of interest.
  • Conduct informational interviews. Build your network through brief one-on-one conversations with professionals in your career fields of interest. Speak to your Career Consultant to discuss how to set up and prepare for informational interviews.
  • Join a student organization related to your interests and goals. Get active and taken on leadership roles in professional, service, social, advocacy, and/or honor organizations to gain valuable experience.
  • Look for student-specific and career resources from professional associations affiliated with your career fields of interest.
  • Seek research, presentation, and writing opportunities.
  • Explore and discuss graduate school options and resources early.

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Employers/Position Title Reported by Class of 2021 Human Development and Family Science majors

The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2021 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Employer Position Title(s)
12Stone Church Children's Ministry Resident
Advantage Behavioral Health Systems Health Service Technician
American Cancer Society Senior Development Manager
BBYO Associate Regional Director
Beverly Knight Olson Children's Hospital Child Life Intern
Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington Program Lead
Brio Internal Medicine Medical Assistant
Catholic Charities Atlanta Community Engagement Specialist
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Child Life Intern
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Behavioral Technician
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Behavioral and Mental Health Team
Christopher's Bridge Home Care Home Health Care Aide
Christopher's Bridge Home Care Home Health Care Aide
Christopher's Bridge Home Care Home Health Care Aide
Christopher's Bridge Home Care Home Health Care Aide
Christopher's Bridge Home Care Home Health Care Aide
Clarke County Case Manager Assistant
Covenant Presbyterian Church Assistant Teacher
Dentons Capital Markets Paralegal
Double the Donation Partnership Success Specialist
Douglas County Class Size Reduction Substitute
ESP, Inc. AmeriCorps Member
Fayette County Paraprofessional
Fulton County Schools Paraprofessional
Georgia Division of Family & Children Services Foster Care Case Manager
Georgia Division of Family & Children Services Social Services Specialist
Georgia Kidney Consultants Certified Medical Assistant
Giving Children a Chance Foster Care Case Manager
Grady Memorial Hospital EMT
Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers ABA Therapist
Innovative Therapy Concepts Rehabilitation Aide
Insight Global Commercial Proposal Coordinator
Kiddie Kollege Lead Teacher (Pre-K)
Lowe Law Firm, P.C. Executive Assistant to Principle Attorney
Lueder, Larkin & Hunter, LLC Legal Administrator
Make-A-Wish Georgia Wish Support Coordinator
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Intern
Nolan Transportation Group Account Manager
Piedmont Athens Regional Rehabilitation Aide
ProCare Therapy Account Executive
SCI Talent Acquisition Technical Recruiter
SCI Talent Acquisition Technical Recruiter
Sholes Women's Center Medical Assistant
Somerset Advisory Intern
Somerset Advisory Intern
Somerset Advisory Intern
Somerset Advisory Intern
Somerset Advisory Intern
Texas Children's Hospital Medical Assistant
The Connection at Athens Leasing Professional
University of Georgia Athletics - Baseball - Coordinator of Player Development
University of Georgia Clinical Assistant
Wesley Foundation Intern
Wesley Foundation Intern
X3 Sports Operations Support Coordinator
* denotes no responses received.
*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2021 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

Graduate/Professional Schools attended by Class of 2021 Human Development and Family Science majors

The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2020 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.

Graduate School Program(s)
Augusta Technical College Bus Healthcare Technician, BA
Augusta University Nursing - Clinical Nurse Leader, MSN
Augusta University Occupational Therapy, MS
Augusta University Nursing, MSN
Augusta University Occupational Therapy, MHS
Augusta University Occupational Therapy, MAOT
Augusta University Occupational Therapy, MAOT
Augusta University Occupational Therapy, MAOT
Augusta University Nursing, MS
Augusta University Occupational Therapy, MAOT
Augusta University Nursing, MSN
Augusta University Clinical Nurse Leader, MSN
Augusta University Occupational Therapy, MAOT
Augusta University Occupational Therapy, MOT
Augusta University Nursing, MS
Augusta University Occupational Therapy, MOT
Augusta University Clinical Nurse Leader Program, MSN
Augusta University Clinical Nursing, MSN/CNL
Boston College Law, JD
Brenau University Science in Nursing, MSN
Brenau University Nursing, MSN
Campbellsville University Social Work, MS
College of Charleston Child Life, MS
College of Charleston Child Life, MS
Colorado State University Occupational Therapy, MS
Columbia University Psychological Counseling: Mental Health Counseling Track, EdM
Converse University Family Therapy, MS
Divine Mercy University Clinical Mental Health and Counseling, MS
Eastern Washington University Not Specified
Emerson College Speech Pathology, MS
Emory University Nurse Practitioner, MSN
Emory University Nursing, MSN
Emory University Nursing, MSN
Emory University Nursing, MS
Emory University Nursing, MSN
Emory University Nursing, MN
Emory University Nursing, MS
Emory University Nursing, MSN
Franciscan University of Steubenville Catechetics and Evangelization, MA
Georgia Military College - Milledgeville Not Specified
Georgia Military College- Valdosta Not Specified
Georgia Southern University Sports Medicine: Strenghth and Conditioning, MA
Georgia Southern University Elementary Education, MAT
Georgia State University Occupational Therapy, OTD
Georgia State University Health Administration, MS
Georgia State University Public Health, Master of Public Health
Johns Hopkins University Direct Entry Masters of Science in Nursing, MSN
Lee University Marriage and Family Therapy, Master's
Liberty University Clinical Mental Health, MS
Lincoln Memorial University Occupational Therapy, OTD
Mercer University Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MS
Mercer University Marriage and Family Therapy, MS
Middle Georgia State University Nursing, BSN
Middle Georgia State University Rehabilitation Sciences, BS
Savannah Technical College Dental Hygienist, ASD
University of Georgia Social Work, MSW
University of Georgia Kinesiology, MEd
University of Georgia Social Work, MSW
University of Georgia Kinesiology, MS
University of Georgia Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Certificate
University of Illinois Occupational Therapy, MS
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Psychology, BA
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School Counseling, MEd
University of South Carolina Counselor Education - Clinical Mental Health Counseling, EdS
University of South Carolina Counselor Education, EdS
University of St. Augustine Occupational Therapy, MOT
University of West Georgia Professional Counseling: Clinical Mental Health, M.Ed
University of West Georgia Professional Counseling: Clinical Mental Health, M.Ed
University of West Georgia Professional Counseling: Clinical Mental Health, M.Ed
* denotes no responses received.

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