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Are you looking for a meaningful career where your work makes a positive and lasting impact? If you enjoy helping children and adolescents and their families strengthen their family bond through skilled and proven techniques, consider enrolling in the Family Studies program. Upon successfully completing this program, you can pursue a career in public, private, and human service agencies working with people of all ages, including children, teens, adults, seniors, and families. This program will also prepare you to transfer to a university and major in fields related to family life education, human development, or child and family studies.
Our experienced instructors will teach you skills and techniques necessary for working with adolescents and their families in the family life education, human development, early childhood, and adolescent settings. You will examine human development as it pertains to children and adults, marriage and family relationships, and the dynamic correlation between school, community, and family and how those intersect with one another.
Begin a rewarding career today! Enroll in the Family Studies program.
University Transfer Degree
Want to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a university? Save money by starting at MCC in manageable, small classes taught by renowned faculty. Our transfer pathways with Arizona universities help you achieve two goals: completing an associate’s degree while also staying on track to earn a bachelor’s degree at your transfer destination. MCC’s university partnerships throughout the nation assure your seamless transition toward a four-year degree.
At MCC, get an... | Emphasis in... | Transfer to... | To get a... | Courses |
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Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Family Life Education | Family Life Education | Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) |
Family and Human Development (Bachelor of Science) |
Pathway Map |
University of Arizona |
Family Studies and Human Development (Bachelor of Science) |
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Northern Arizona University |
Applied Human Behavior - Language Track (90/30 Program) (Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies) |
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Northern Arizona University |
Applied Human Behavior - Science Track (90/30 Program) (Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies) |
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Arizona Christian University |
Family Studies - Emphasis in Early Childhood (Bachelor of Arts) |
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Arizona Christian University |
Family Studies - Emphasis in Marriage and Family (Bachelor of Arts) |
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of a degree or certificate within the Family Studies program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages*. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Childcare Workers
$26,107 Show expanded career information for Childcare Workers
Fundraisers
$60,067 Show expanded career information for Fundraisers
Government Program Eligibility Interviewers
$37,256 Show expanded career information for Government Program Eligibility Interviewers
Personal Care Aides
$28,979 Show expanded career information for Personal Care Aides
Postsecondary Home Economics Teachers
$63,538 Show expanded career information for Postsecondary Home Economics Teachers
Recreation Workers
$30,437 Show expanded career information for Recreation Workers
Religious Activities and Education Directors
$43,712 Show expanded career information for Religious Activities and Education Directors
Social and Community Service Managers
$59,686 Show expanded career information for Social and Community Service Managers
Social and Human Service Assistants
$37,735 Show expanded career information for Social and Human Service Assistants
Teaching Assistants
$29,431 Show expanded career information for Teaching Assistants
Financial Aid
You can get a high-quality, affordable education. MCC’s low tuition rates and various financial aid opportunities make it possible. Explore federal and state grants, Federal Work-Study, scholarships, student loans, and other options today.
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