Family Studies Careers
Family Studies students prepare for positions in family service organizations, educational settings and programs, corporations, and government agencies. Family Studies scholars may develop expertise in:
- Specific Stages of Life — Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood, Older Age
- Sexuality
- Spirituality
- Health and Wellness
- Adoption
- Family Law and Family Policy
- Poverty
- Therapy and Counseling
- Family Life Education
- Immigrants
Family Professionals may work in many areas, including:
- Business, Consumer, and Family Resources Services
- Community-Based Social Services
- Early Childhood Education
- Education
- Faith-Based Organizations
- Family Intervention
- Government and Public Policy
- Health Care and Family Wellness
- International Education and Development
- Research
- Writing and Communication