Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science with a concentration in Community and Family Services

University of North Texas

Enhance the well-being of individuals and families through education and community engagement. Human Development and Family Science students acquire a broad knowledge of human development, family development, and family systems in preparation for working with people and communities in a variety of career fields ranging from local organizations, to non-profit, to government agencies. The UNT College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (1140 19th. St., Suite 400 Washington, D.C. 20036 telephone 202-223-0077). This distinction means the college meets or exceeds strict academic standards for excellence in education. The college also is one of the top producers of teachers, administrators, counselors and other school professionals in Texas.You’ll complete an internship class during your senior year designed to provide pre-professional experiences and mentoring in real-world settings so you can apply the knowledge and skills you've learned. As part of your internship, you’ll complete 150 hours of work related to your studies, and will be placed at churches, government agencies, local or state-wide human service organizations, private-sector organizations, nonprofit agencies or schools. You have the opportunity to become certified as a Family Life Educator through the National Council on Family Relations, or fulfill some of the requirements for certification as an Early Childhood Interventionist, by taking specific courses in our degree plan.

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