Human Development and Family Studies Children, Youth and Family Services - Pennsylvania State University

Human Development and Family Studies Children, Youth and Family Services from Pennsylvania State University is a Online Associate Human Science degree that prepares you for a Human Services career. The associate degree in human development and family studies was created with working adult learners in mind. The degree program offers an excellent professional development opportunity for those who already work in a human service-related field, but additionally serves as an appropriate entry point for those who aspire to human service ??related occupations. This degree program integrates practical and academic experiences to provide the student with entry-level, professional competence in the human service fields. The objective of the major is to offer a general education background, a knowledge base in life span and family development, and a core of professional skills that may be applied in degree program planning and service delivery activities. Students can choose from two areas of focus. Children, Youth, and Family Services Option This option is designed to prepare students for service roles in preschools; day-care centers; hospitals; institutional and community degree programs for emotionally disturbed, abused, or neglected children and adolescents; as well as a variety of public welfare and family service agencies. An approved field experience in a children, youth, or family services setting is required for this option (HD FS 395). Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Human Science courses.