Work and Family Studies Program at U.S. Colleges
Work and Family Studies is a n introductory program that focuses on family and consumer science concepts and principles at the basic and vocational levels, and the various potential career paths open to interested students. Includes instruction in career, community, and family connections; family and family/consumer resources; human development; interpersonal relationships; nutrition and wellness; parenting; and career possibilities in various related areas.
The average length of the Work and Family Studies vocation program is 572 contact hours (credit hours) and the average completion time is 9.00 months.
Programs/Concentrations in Work and Family Studies
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Communication
- Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management
- Family Resource Management Studies
- Consumer Economics
- Consumer Services and Advocacy
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
- Human Nutrition
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
- Housing and Human Environments
- Facilities Planning and Management
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Adult Development and Aging
- Family Systems
- Child Development
- Family and Community Services
- Child Care and Support Services Management
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Developmental Services Worker
- Early Childhood and Family Studies
- Parent Education Services
- Apparel and Textiles
- Apparel and Textile Manufacture
- Textile Science
- Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
- Fashion and Fabric Consultant