Human Development and Family Studies, Basic Certificate

College(s):

Harry S Truman

Program Code: 0425

Program Requirements

Required Program Core
ENGLISH 101Composition3
PSYCH 201General Psychology3
CHLD DV 101Human Growth & Development I4
HDFS 203Family Development/Cross Cultural Perspective3
HDFS 211Principles of Human Services3
Total Hours16

Pathway

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing Human Development and Family Studies. This does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability.

Semester-by-Semester Pathway for Full-Time Students

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students by adding more semesters.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester 1Hours
CHLD DV 101 Human Growth & Development I 1 4
ENGLISH 101 Composition 3
PSYCH 201 General Psychology 3
 Hours10
Semester 2
HDFS 203 Family Development/Cross Cultural Perspective 3
HDFS 211 Principles of Human Services 3
 Hours6
 Total Hours16
1

Prerequisite for HDFS 203

Choose your courses with your College Advisor.

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Social and Human Service Assistants

Job Description

Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$32,078
Median 50th Percentile$42,209
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$63,558

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$15
Median 50th Percentile$20
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$31

Annual Job Openings

1065 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less10.41%
A certificate0.00%
Some college16.21%
An Associate degree17.99%
A Bachelor's degree40.46%
A Master's or Professional degree11.16%
A Doctoral degree or more3.77%

55.39% continue their education beyond an associate degree

Social and Community Service Managers

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$47,395
Median 50th Percentile$74,813
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$126,515

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile$23
Median 50th Percentile$36
Senior-Level 90th Percentile$61

Annual Job Openings

359 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less7.24%
A certificate0.00%
Some college2.19%
An Associate degree8.15%
A Bachelor's degree50.36%
A Master's or Professional degree32.05%
A Doctoral degree or more0.00%

82.41% continue their education beyond an associate degree