Human development graduates have pursued many paths, entry-level careers, professional training and doctoral study in diverse fields working with all ages, including:
- Social work
- Counseling
- School guidance + psychology
- Higher education administration
- Occupational or physical therapy
- Nursing
- Medicine
- Early childhood education
- Literacy programs
- Substance abuse counseling
- Marriage and family therapy
- Nursing home activities and recreation
- Law
- DSS casework/administration
- Parent education and family support
- Academic research
- Health and wellness programs
- Human resources
- Hospice
- Nonprofit agency representation
- Adult day care
- Adoption agency casework
- Public relations
- Youth programs
- Juvenile corrections
- Developmental disabilities support
- Family violence prevention and support