Family Life Education

The Family and Child Development (FLE) major is the study of the development of children and their families from the prenatal stage throughout the lifespan. The study focuses on interpersonal relationships and developmental tasks of all family members. The Family and Child Development academic program includes coursework on developmentally appropriate settings for children, guidance and discipline of young children, parent education, intervention strategies for working with families and their children, and societal issues affecting today's family.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

A graduate with a bachelor's of science in family and child development is prepared for a career in parent education, early interventions, child care administration, teaching in programs for infants to school-age children, and social services in child and family programs.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE IN PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS (additional education necessary)

• Child Life Specialist (9 month internship)
• Attorney
• Gerontologist
• Physical/Occupational Therapist
• Pediatrician
• Child Psychologist
• Marriage and Family Therapist
• Psychiatric Counselor
• Interventions Specialist
• Children's Author
• Child Development Specialist
• College instructor

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• Victim Assistance Coordinator
• Director, YMCA
• Child Advocate
• Child Development Specialist (MS)
• Parent Educator
• Pre-K-Teacher
• Child Guidance Specialist (MS)
• Director of Child Care Center
• Head Start Administrator
• Youth Shelter Manager
• Teen Pregnancy Counselor
• Evaluator-Drug and Alcohol Program
• Juvenile Probation Officer/Intake
• Department of Corrections
• Social Worker
• Domestic Violence Center, Children's Programs
• Elderhostel Programs DHS-AgingDivision
• Aging Specialist
• Senior Center Director
• Nursing Home Activities director
• Case manager - Eldercare
• Director of Volunteer Service Programs
• School Age Program Director
• Program Director for Scouts, Campfire, etc.
• Early Intervention Specialist
• Retail Manager -  Children's Toy
• Faith and Community Coordinator and Educator
• Adoption Specialist
• Parents as Teachers Facilitator
• Early Childhood Food Program Consultant
• Childcare, Resource Referral Specialist
• Department of Human Services - Licensing Agent Child Welfare
• Family Support Programs
• Foster Care
• Child Abuse Prevention and Education
• Training and Education of Professionals
• Family Early Care Homes
• Grant Writing and Development
• Sex Education and Prevention
• Safety Advocacy and Education for Families
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