Family Studies - CONCENTRATION IN CONTEMPORARY FAMILY ISSUES (HDFS)
Family Studies is an interdisciplinary major which focuses on understanding families in the context of modern society. This program prepares students to work with families in a range of social service or educational settings.
Hands on Learning - Internship Opportunities
Our students will choose 2 internships from over 80 approved agencies which may include:
- CT Department of Children & Families
- New Britain Visiting Nurses Association
- Family Support Program - Children's Medical Center
- Nuturing Families Network
- Alzheimer's Association
Unlimited Opportunities
Our graduates are employed as:
- Group Facilitator & Family Support Specialists
- Community Case Managers
- Family Advocates
- Educational Specialists
- Juvenile Court Case Managers
- Family Resource Center Directors
- Parent Educators
Accelerated Master's Degree Program
Bachelor's to Master's in Clinical Mental Health or School Counseling
Qualified Family Studies majors take 2 graduate courses during their senior year. These courses may be transferred into the Counseling graduate program, resulting in significant time and financial savings
Our graduates tell us...
"I started as an intern with the family center and was offered a full time job working on the boy's unit after graduation. After 9 months I was offered a promotion to become a supervisor at a therapeutic group home. I am very happy with what I'm doing and use my education from Saint Joseph's daily." M.M (Family Studies '07)
