Career Opportunities
- Early Childhood Education
- Human Services and Non-Profit
- Family and Parenting Education
- Disability Services
- Family and Consumer Sciences Education (Pullman campus only)
- Child and Family Advocacy
- Teen Programs
- Services for Older Adults
Research Opportunities
Undergraduate students can actively engage in faculty-led research labs or projects for academic credit, offering valuable experiences for those considering graduate school or positions where research experience is valuable. The hands-on research involvement not only enhances students’ skills but is also highly valued by potential employers. Our faculty members are actively engaged in diverse research projects involving children, young adults, senior citizens, families, and communities. Explore these opportunities to contribute to meaningful research while advancing your academic and professional goals.
Undergraduate Learning Goals and Outcomes
1.1 Demonstrate understanding of principles of human growth and development and conditions and processes that promote it across the lifespan.
1.2 Analyze theoretical perspectives to understand growth and development across the lifespan.
2.1 Students demonstrate an understanding of how specific contexts and processes (i.e., work setting, school, child care, communication/interaction, stress, divorce, marriage, community participation) influence family and individual development.
2.2 Analyze policies that support and influence individual, family, and community well-being.
3.1 Demonstrate an ability to select, analyze, and effectively use credible information on individuals and families.
3.2 Analyze and apply appropriate theories to issues related to individuals and families.
3.3 Demonstrate an understanding of research methods for systematically collecting, analyzing, and using data to inform decisions about individuals and families.
4.1 Students write clearly and effectively.
4.2 Students communicate ideas clearly and effectively in a formal presentation.
5.1 Students demonstrate professional behaviors, skills, and knowledge in proving family and community services.
5.2 Students demonstrate standards of professional ethics.
5.3 Students utilize communication strategies and skills to work effectively with others.