Do you like to help people? Whether you're interested in serving children, adolescents, families, or the aged, a career in human services might be what you're after. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, human service workers will be in high demand for the next several years. (See graph.) Penn State DuBois can help you prepare to help others!

Penn State DuBois offers two degrees in Human Development and Family Studies designed to prepare students for careers as human service workers--the Associate Degree ("2-year") and the Bachelor's Degree ("4-year"). All of the credits earned in the Associate Degree program apply towards the Bachelor's Degree, enabling a student to begin college by earning an Associate Degree, and then continue studying towards a Bachelor's Degree without loss of credit or time.

What makes our programs special?

• All Associate degree coursework applies toward Bachelor's degree
• Bachelor's degree program includes courses in development, counseling, technology, and administration
• Associate and Bachelor's Degree programs both include practical, hands-on experience
• Faculty include full-time professors and practitioners from the field
• Students have access to Penn State's resources with the friendly, personal atmosphere of a small campus

Degree Programs:

Associate Degree in Human Development and Family Studies

Baccalaureate Degree in Human Development and Family Studies--Community Human Services Option

Full-time Faculty:

Dr. Sally Crandall, Program Leader at DuBois Campus

Dr. Pamela P. Hufnagel

Dr. Larry Forthun

Dr. Ben Park

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