“I am responsible for my
financial future!”’
What can I do with an
Human Development and Family Studies Degree?
Created by: Sarah Bruns
ITEC 1301 Section 18270
Instructor: Natalia Fofanova
University of Houston
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Table
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Introduction
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2. Table of Contents
3. Who am I?
4. What is Human Development and Family Studies?
5. What do HDFS majors study?
6. What kinds of jobs are available to HDFS majors?
7. Faces of those who HDFS majors help
8. How much do HDFS graduates make?
9. What do I hope to do with my degree?
10. Why are early interventions necessary?
11. Early Childhood Interventions Video
12. My ultimate goals
13. My dream future
14. Credits
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15. The End
Who am I?
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My name is Sarah Bruns. I am 24 years
old and I live in Houston, Texas. I am
currently a senior at the University of
Houston and I am majoring in Human
Development and Family Studies with a
minor in Psychology.
After I tell most people what my major is, they
immediately look puzzled and ask me what it is
and what will I do with it? This presentation will
hopefully answer most of these questions.
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What is Human Development and
Family Studies?
• HDFS is a bachelors of science program that looks at
the social, physical, psychological, and emotional
development of individuals and families (University
of Houston).
• At the University of Houston, students can major in
HDFS and minor in:
~Psychology
~American Humanics
~Sociology
~Education
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What do HDFS majors study?
• According to the University of Houston, students study:
– All aspects of lifespan development
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Psychological Development
Social Development
Physical Development
Language Development
Family Development
– Parent and Family Education
– Human services
• Laws and procedures
• Non-profit services
– Early childhood education
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– Research techniques
What kinds of jobs are available to
HDFS majors?
Since HDFS students study such a wide range of material,
there are many jobs that are available to them right after
graduation! These jobs include:
Human Services Administrator
oEarly Childhood Intervention Specialists
oChild life Specialists
Non-profit Administrator
Juvenile and Adult Probation Officers
Teachers
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Faces of those who HDFS majors work with
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How much can HDFS graduates make?
Job Title
Average Salary (in Houston)
Early Childhood Intervention
$54,000
Child Development Specialist
$30,000
Child Life Specialist
$45,000
Behavioral Assistant
$26,000
Non-profit Administration
$54,000
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What do I hope to do with my degree?
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In the fall, I plan on doing
my internship with an
Early Childhood
Intervention program in
Houston. I hope that this
will lead to being hired
with ECI so that I can
carry on working for
them after graduation.
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Why are early interventions
necessary?
• It prepares children for future inclusion settings
• It allows children with special needs to get help
before they start to show obvious need.
• Children who receive early intervention may
overcome their special needs and meet their sameage peers in areas such as:
»School
»Socialization
»Speech and Language
»Physical Movement
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Early Childhood Interventions Video
•This video is used for
training individuals to work
with the Head Start
Program. Head Start:
•Is government
funded
•Provides early
intervention to
children with special
needs.
•This video shows the
importance of Head Start
and other programs like it
for children who have
special needs.
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My ultimate goals
Finish Bachelor’s Degree
Work For ECI
Have a Family
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My Dream Future
In my dream future, I will be
working as a License Professional
Counselor helping individuals with
grief, marriage counseling, and
adolescent depression.
I hope to spend more time with my
family and pursuing my goals.
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Credits
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Salary Information by
Indeed
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Video by Hilton/Early
Head Start
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