Family Studies and Human Development (FSHD)
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How We Grow, Develop, and Relate to Each Other
Understand Individual and Family Health
As an FSHD student, you'll build an interdisciplinary understanding of how individual health, well-being, and relationships are impacted by psychological, social, biological and economic factors across the lifespan.
Focus on Your Interests
Gain expertise in a subject area that interests you by choosing to focus on the content areas of Adult Development and Gerontology, Sexuality and Relationships or Youth Studies, preparing you for a career in fields such as social work, gerontology, public health, occupational therapy, family law and mediation, couple and family therapy and family relations and human development.
Gain Real-World Practicum Experience
A unique component of the BASc undergraduate degree, the guaranteed practicum placement gives students up to 336 hours of practical experience working with youth, young adults, families or seniors in a human service organization.
What Can You Do with a Degree in Family Studies and Human Development?
Graduates from the University of Guelph Family Studies and Human Development program are prepared for a variety of graduate studies opportunities and career pathways, all under the context of working with individuals and families.
Here are just a few careers our FSHD program graduates have successfully pursued:
- Counselling or social work
- Elementary/secondary teaching
- Working with older adults
- Health promotion
- Sexuality education
Why Family Studies and Human Development?
Develop the foundations for an exciting career working with individuals and families.
You'll build a deeper understanding of individual and family health, well-being, and relationships from childhood into old age and hone your skills through practical experience, preparing you for a career in fields such as social work, public health, speech-language pathology, and much more.
Students in the Family Studies and Human Development FSHD program may also be interested in studying Sociology, Psychology, a degree in Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, or other majors.
Hear From A Family Studies And Human Development Student
I chose Family Studies and Human Development at U of G because I wanted to learn about health, well-being, and human development from a biopsychosocial perspective. Throughout my degree, I've had the opportunity to learn about the social determinants of health, counselling skills, intersectionality, screening/assessment, and development across the lifespan. Currently, I am looking into pursuing a master's degree in occupational therapy and I feel that the FSHD courses have prepared me well for this. I also think that there are opportunities to pursue lots of other fields after completing this degree, including education, public health, social work, and counselling.
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