儿童发展和家庭关系理学学士-个人和家庭研究

个人发展和家庭研究集中于儿童发展和家庭关系专业，提供了一系列核心课程，为社会服务，计划生育和干预计划等领域的职业奠定了坚实的基础。我们的国家认可的计划指导学生研究人们的发展方式以及家庭的形成方式，重点是人际关系，文化多样性和公共政策。我们采用从摇篮到坟墓的方法，探索从出生到衰老再到生命终结的整个生命周期中的个体。我们的教职员工隶属于众多专业组织，包括全国家庭关系委员会，性科学研究所，美国心理学会，全国幼儿教育协会和美国婚姻与家庭治疗师协会。 。学生将获得研究技能，并通过实习和现场经验获得实践经验。毕业生将
The Individual and Family Studies concentration in the Child Development and Family Relations major offers a set of core courses that provide a strong foundation for careers in fields such as social services, family planning and intervention programs. Our nationally recognized program guides students in studying how people develop and how families form with an emphasis on interpersonal relationships, cultural diversity and public policy. We take a cradle-to-grave approach that explores individuals across their lifespan, from birth to aging to end of life. Our faculty members are affiliated with numerous professional organizations, including the National Council on Family Relations, the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, the American Psychological Association, the National Association for the Education of Young Children and the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Students gain research skills and get hands-on experience through internships and field experience. Graduates will have a grasp of the basic theoretical and applied knowledge necessary for serving individuals and families. The Individual and Family Studies program is excellent preparation for professions such as family support worker, child/family advocate and case/care manager.