Northern Illinois University
Family and Consumer Sciences
College of Health and Human Sciences

The Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Sciences prepares you to serve families and individuals across the life span. Program graduates demonstrate the ability to:

• Use self-reflection for personal and professional development
• Use of a variety of theoretical and scientific approaches to study and work with children, individuals and families
• Apply methods for affecting change in family and social systems through empowering intervention strategies
• Apply professional expertise regarding human development and family relationships when disseminating knowledge to children, individuals and families
• Demonstrate professional communication skills and use of technology
• Integrate knowledge and skills to work with individuals and families of diverse backgrounds