Get Your 人类发展 & 家庭研究 Degree
人类发展 and 家庭研究 (HDFS) draws from multiple disciplines and is designed for students who are intrigued by human nature and the forces that shape it. You'll study how people develop physically, 在情感上, and socially across their lifespans and in the context of family and society. Graduates will be prepared to conduct research, serve the public, or attend graduate programs.
人类发展 & 家庭研究 Program Highlights
- 哥伦比亚大学 is one of only a few schools in South Carolina to offer a major in HDFS.
- Small classes allow for in-depth discussions in a variety of interrelated topics.
- Students will tailor the course work and senior capstone experience by choosing topics related to their career goals.
- The HDFS program has established partnerships with numerous organizations in the community so you can learn outside of the classroom.
形态 & 好处
Get a traditional college experience with lively in-person classroom discussions and close proximity to your professors, 导师, 最好的朋友.
开始日期:
1月 & 8月
- Semester-Based Timeline
- Face-to-Face Instruction (some 在线 options)
- In-Person Office Hours & 支持
- 的关系 & 网络
- 课外活动 & Immersive Campus Experience
人类发展 & 家庭研究 课程
主要 Requirements
Popular 人类发展 & 家庭研究 Classes
- Theories of 人类发展
Analyze theories of behavior, cognition, emotions, and relationships. - Interventions for Children and 家庭
Learn about development and interventions implemented in school, work, and community. - Adolescent Development
Explore experiences between puberty and the early 20s.
Diverse and Rewarding 职业生涯 Paths
The HDFS degree prepares you to pursue careers across disciplines and focuses. Many occupations that require a bachelor's degree offer compensation between $40,000元及60元,000 (BLS).
职业生涯
- South Carolina State Department of Social Services
- Family Service Coordinator
- 父母的教育工作者
- Child Life Specialist (with additional training)
- Research Coordinator
的服务培训
- Palmetto AIDS Life 支持 Services
- 利益银行
- The Sickle Cell Association
- YMCA Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands
- Harvest Hope Food Bank
Master Your Field in One Year
Your degree in HDFS will prepare you for success in graduate programs for law, 卫生保健, 或者社会工作. You can also use your momentum with the MHA, MBA, and, leadership, and education master's programs offered right here at 哥伦比亚大学.
Next Steps for Your Degree in 人类发展 & 家庭研究
- 行业前景
- 最近的位置
- 研究生院
Student Experiences
"The breadth of material that we cover in the HDFS degree creates students who are curious, 卑微的, and service-oriented. They are excited and prepared to make an impact."
Dr. Mary Jon Barrineau
Program Chair for 人类发展 and 家庭研究