David D. Witt , Professor, Family Development. Texas Tech University. Family Crisis,Research Methods,Courtship and Relationship Development, Fatherhood, Adolescence in the Context of the Family, Family Over the Lifespan. Because of the 5 credit Internship in Family Development, Family Development majors have work experience built into their degree program. At graduation, in addition to letters of reference from their college professors, they can also have in hand a letter of reference from their internship supervisor that speaks to their work ethic.
Many college students end their time at college with just their degree in hand.
They've done this by selectively combining required course work and using their electives for maximum efficiency. Back to the Top Minor in Child Development By Carefully selecting among the courses below, the student can acquire a minor in Child Development with very little additional course work. The School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Akron offers a regular 4 year 128 credit Bachelor's degree in Family Development. With 11 elective and 14 alternative to language credits, family development majors enjoy the advantage of adding minors and certificate programs to their degree plans without extending the total number of credits required for graduation. Below are some of the occupational areas in which our B.A. graduates have found employment.