Family and Human Development (Minor)




At a Glance: program details

Minor Map

Understand the human experience and the important contexts in which we develop. Gain valuable skills that prepare you to work with children, youth and families.

Program Description

In the minor program in family and human development, students learn about the stages of development, from birth to late adulthood, and the important influences of family and society on how we change and grow.

This program provides an exceptional complement to studies in psychology, communication, education, business and nursing.


Program Requirements

The minor in family and human development consists of 18 credit hours in family studies and child development. At least 12 of the 18 credit hours must be in upper-division courses. Each course must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.
Required Courses -- 9 credit hours
Upper-Division Electives -- 9 credit hours
A maximum of 3 credits of CDE 484, CDE 493, CDE 499, FAS 390, FAS 484, FAS 492, FAS 493 and FAS 499 may apply.
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment Requirements

GPA Requirement: None

Incompatible Majors: BS in family and human development

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.


Career Outlook

Minor programs allow students to develop additional competencies that complement the marketable knowledge and skills they acquire in their majors.

A minor in family and human development can help students as they pursue careers in health care, counseling and social work, sociology or education.

Example Careers

Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors


  • Growth: 18.4%
  • Median Salary*: 49710
  Bright Outlook

Education Teachers, Postsecondary


  • Growth: 3.7%
  • Median Salary*: 66930

Educational, Guidance and Career Counselors and Advisors


  • Growth: 5.4%
  • Median Salary*: 60140
  Bright Outlook

Clinical and Counseling Psychologists


  • Growth: 11.4%
  • Median Salary*: 90130
  Bright Outlook

Marriage and Family Therapists


  • Growth: 14.9%
  • Median Salary*: 56570
  Bright Outlook

Healthcare Social Workers


  • Growth: 9.6%
  • Median Salary*: 60280
  Bright Outlook

Mental Health Counselors


  • Growth: 18.4%
  • Median Salary*: 49710
  Bright Outlook

Child, Family, and School Social Workers


  • Growth: 5.3%
  • Median Salary*: 50820
  Bright Outlook

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers


  • Growth: 10.6%
  • Median Salary*: 51240
  Bright Outlook

* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).


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