Education and Human Development encompasses a wide range of disciplines and career pathways, including early care and education, preschool and childcare programs, elementary and secondary education, special education, educational administration, school psychology, adaptive physical education, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, child and family advocacy, child life specialists, counseling and social work. Employment in the human services sector is broadly defined and multidisciplinary but has at its core a focus on human relationships, prevention and remediation of problems, and a commitment to improving overall quality of life.
*Entry-level hourly rates have been rounded up and salaries are provided as examples of what workers would make if they worked full-time (2080 hours a year)
*Entry-level hourly rates have been rounded up and salaries are provided as examples of what workers would make if they worked full-time (2080 hours a year)
Student Story: Vianey Vilchis Sanchez
Unhappy working in a fast food restaurant, Mexican-born Vianey knew she wanted to do something else with her life. That’s when she found purpose working with children. An experience closely working with a two year old who had trouble communicating led Vianey to pursue a career in speech and language. Watch the video to learn more about Vianey’s journey to studying child development.