In HDFS, there are so many paths you can take. Students in HDFS go on to become couple and family therapists, researchers, family life educators, social workers, allied health professionals, policy-makers, judges, non-profit leaders and more.
Prevention/Intervention Track
Prepare for graduate study in prevention and intervention fields such as Family Life Education Professional Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Social Work and Policy/Law.
Child Life Track
The coursework in Child Life prepares you to work with children and families in healthcare settings as a Certified Child Life Specialist. You will learn about the unique effects of hospitalization on children and families.
Individuals with Disabilities Certificate
This track prepares students to work directly with individuals with disabilities, their family members, and in advocacy positions for individuals with disabilities.
Health Related Careers
This track is for those interested in entering health careers such as pre-med, pre-occupational therapy, pre-physical therapy, speech language pathologist, physician assistant.
What can I do with a degree in HDFS?
What can't you do with a degree in HDFS?
Learn more about employment opportunities and our graduates through the UGA Career Center HDFS Career Guide and the Career Center Outcome Survey.
You can find relevant jobs on The National Council on Family Relations Jobs Center, or use their Careers in Family Science Infographic and Student Resources as you think about your career options.
Degree Options
You can combine your major in HDFS with other fields (Psychology, Public Health, Early Childhood, or Sociology) to earn two degrees!
Internships
Whatever your career path, all Human Development and Family Science students can complete an internship. During this educational applied learning experience, you have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a personal way to help you obtain your future goals.
UGA Career Center
Learn about job titles, related graduate programs, job statistics and more at the UGA Career Center.
Research
Learn more about the science of studying human development and family science through research with HDFS Faculty.
Human Development & Family Science Student Association
Learn more about how to promote educational, professional, and social opportunities among students interested in the development of individuals and families through all stages of life.
Study Away
Learn more about domestic and international study away opportunities in Family & Consumer Sciences.
Legislative Aide
Learn more about how to develop your personal, career, and leadership skills during the spring semester in the Legislative Aide Leadership Fellows Program.