“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 Instructor: Natalia Fofanova University of Houston Figure 2. Figure 1. Created By Sarah Bruns

Table of Contents 1.IntroductionIntroduction 2.Table of ContentsTable of Contents 3.Who am I?Who am I? 4.What is Human Development and Family Studies?What is Human Development and Family Studies? 5.What do HDFS majors study?What do HDFS majors study? 6.What kinds of jobs are available to HDFS majors?What kinds of jobs are available to HDFS majors? 7.Faces of those who HDFS majors helpFaces of those who HDFS majors help 8.How much do HDFS graduates make?How much do HDFS graduates make? 9.What do I hope to do with my degree?What do I hope to do with my degree? 10.Why are early interventions necessary?Why are early interventions necessary? 11.Early Childhood Interventions VideoEarly Childhood Interventions Video 12.My ultimate goalsMy ultimate goals 13.My dream futureMy dream future 14.CreditsCredits 15.The EndThe End Created By Sarah Bruns

Who am I? 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. Click Image to Play Sound Created By Sarah Bruns Figure 3

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~Sociology ~American Humanics~Education Created By Sarah Bruns

What do HDFS majors study? According to the University of Houston, students study: – All aspects of lifespan development 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 – Research techniques Created By Sarah Bruns

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 o Early Childhood Intervention Specialists o Child life Specialists  Non-profit Administrator  Juvenile and Adult Probation Officers  Teachers Created By Sarah Bruns Figure 4Figure 5

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How much can HDFS graduates make? Job TitleAverage 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 Created By Sarah Bruns

What do I hope to do with my degree? 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. Created By Sarah Bruns Figure 13

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 same- age peers in areas such as: » School » Socialization » Speech and Language » Physical Movement Created By Sarah Bruns

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. Created By Sarah Bruns

My ultimate goals Finish Bachelor’s Degree Work For ECI Have a Family Created By Sarah Bruns

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. Created By Sarah Bruns Figures 14-17

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