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Human Development and Family Sciences

Click on the image to watch a videoBy promoting an integrated understanding of individual and family development issues, this program prepares graduates for working with young children, family dynamics, and interpersonal relationships.

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Department Overview

Options of Study

 Child Development
Life Span 
 
Work-Study & Hourly Jobs

The college hires many students in work-study and hourly jobs. To learn more, contact the department directly.

Scholarship Opportunities

To apply:
1. Be admitted to the College.
2. Complete a college scholarship form by Feb. 15 for incoming freshmen, current students and transfer students.
3. Contact departments for scholarship information.
 
Special Opportunities

Internships - Gain vital career skills during on-the-job training as a pre-professional by taking advantage of the internship program and working for a company suited to your degree training and career goals. You can even receive college credit at the same time!

Examples of Course Work

 Life Span Development
Child Development
Gerontology
Families in Crisis
Dynamic Family Interaction
Child and Family Policy
Internship
 
Employment Opportunities

 Child Care Professionals
Social Service Workers
Cooperative Extension Service
Youth & Family Advocates
 Parent Educators
Crisis & Support Services
Marriage and Family Education
Aging Services Providers
Financial Counselors
Human Services Administrator

Student Clubs

American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Student Section (AAFCS)
• Northwest Arkansas Association for the Education of Young Children (AEYC)
Phi Upsilon Omicron (PhiU)
Gamma Sigma Delta

 

For More Information contact,
School of Human Environmental Sciences
University of Arkansas
HOEC 118
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-4305
(479) 575-7171 fax
http://www.uark.edu/depts/hesweb

 

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