Purdue University–Calumet
About the Program
The Department of Behavioral Sciences offers students a broad-based liberal education, enabling them to function effectively in a world of rapid change, in careers in such fields as government, business, mental health, child care, and social services. The Department provides students with skills and strategies to understand individual and group behavior, to learn how to relate well to others, and to understand the relationships between social problems and the social environment. As one of the most diverse academic units on campus, the department offers courses in a variety of disciplines concerned with human behavior: anthropology; child care; human development and family studies; marriage and family therapy; psychology; sociology; criminal justice; and gerontology. The Department has numerous resources including the Institute for Social and Policy Research, Gerontology Center; Couple and Family Therapy Center, and Riley Child Center.
Program Overview
| Area | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development | 34% | |
| Family Studies | 33% | |
| Family Therapy | 33% |
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Undergraduate Program
The objective of the Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) academic program is to educate students for a variety of vocational areas within the human services. These areas include entry-level positions in case management services, health management services, mental health services, child welfare services, and services to support older adults. Students acquire theoretical knowledge in human development, family processes, and statistical and research methods needed in practice and future graduate work. The Program provides students with an understanding of human services from a system-of-care perspective and a familiarity with evidence-based practice.
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The Master's Program in Child Development and Family Studies offers two options: Marriage and Family Therapy, and Human Development and Family Studies. The Marriage and Family Therapy Program produces graduates who are versed in the three-pronged approach of theory, research, and practice. The Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education of the AAMFT and prepares students for clinical work. The Human Development and Family Studies Program prepares students for leadership positions in fields such as early childhood, gerontology, human services, and disability services. Both programs prepare graduates for future doctoral graduate work.