Family, Consumer, and Human Development
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FCHD Graduate Studies
Graduate study in the FCHD Department provides advanced training for individuals wishing to study human development, families, consumer sciences, and the interplay between individual and family development with other social institutions. The department has a long history of providing a challenging and stimulating environment for graduate study leading to rewarding careers in academia or in applied settings serving individuals, consumers, and families across the life span.
Graduate students receive a strong research and theoretical base in family relationships, consumer sciences, and human development. In addition to the core courses required for each of the specializations, students have the opportunity to achieve their program goals with a wide range of other graduate courses in the department, as well as designated courses in related programs at USU. Graduate students also engage in independent study, practica, and other specialized professional experiences that help them to acquire specific skills.
The department provides advanced graduate education and training for students to (1) establish the professional competency necessary for employment in research, teaching, marriage and family therapy, extension, and administration; (2) develop skills necessary for agency administration in the field of family and child care services; (3) receive clinical training in marriage and family therapy; (4) develop the skills for supervisory responsibilities in child development laboratories, childcare facilities, and adolescent programs; and (5) develop the skills and expertise to work in financial and consumer services agencies and organizations.
Recent recipients of advanced degrees have found employment in public schools, academic departments at colleges and universities, research centers, hospitals, Head Start, child care programs, social services agencies, mental health agencies, private and clinical practice settings, extension services, financial institutions and agencies, and related agencies that teach about, study, or serve individuals, families, and consumers.