Bachelor [Human Development and Family Resources] From Illinois State University

The Human Development and Family Science major is an approved program for Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) provisional certification status through the National Council on Family Relations. This allows graduates who have completed the required CFLE coursework to become certified through an abbreviated CFLE application versus taking the certification exam, saving them time and money.

The Human Development and Family Science major prepares students to provide educational, preventive and interventive services to individuals and families which enhance personal, family and community well-being. Students develop the skills needed to assist people of all ages with personal and consumer choices for individual and family well-being.

Students may focus on family services, child care services or teacher education in Family and Consumer Sciences. Students develop the skills needed to assist people of all ages with personal and consumer choices for individual and family well-being.