Upon completion of the Child and Family Studies program, students are eligible to become Certified Family Life Educators. Students are also prepared for graduate work in related areas such as Social Work. Typical employers of graduates include: human service agencies, nursing homes, family resource centers, crisis centers, youth activities, child care agencies, parent education centers, and hospitals.

Religious organizations
Montessori schools
Private, public, franchise, and corporate day care centers
Private homes
Family day care
Extended school programs
Preschools
Head Start programs
Community centers
YMCA or YWCA
Consumer protection agencies
Summer camp programs
Adult day care providers
Hospitals
Rehabilitation organizations
Adoption agencies
Profit and nonprofit organizations focused on
Adult and child day care providers
Group homes
Half-way houses
Senior citizens' programs
Foundations and funding organizations
Public and private schools (K-12)
Public preschool programs (e.g., Head Start)
Private preschool programs
Montessori schools
Adult education programs
Colleges and universities
programs servicing children and adults with special needs
Healthcare facilities
Health and wellness agencies
Hospices
Manufacturing companies of children's clothes, toys, furniture, and food
Department and retail stores
Service organizations
Organizations geared toward children and family including:
Federal, state and local government agencies
Military child care programs
Overseas child care and education programs
Health and wellness agencies
Women's protective agencies

• Bachelor's degree is sufficient for entry-level positions.
• Advanced degrees are essential for clinical and therapeutic counseling positions.
• Master's degree or Ph.D. is often needed for administrative and supervisory positions.
• Ph.D. is required for college teaching and advanced research positions.
• Additional or specialized training qualifies one for higher paying and positions of greater responsibility.
• Obtain part-time, summer, internship, or volunteer experience in child care, schools, hospitals, camps, or overseas programs or in advocacy or service-oriented programs dealing with alcoholism, drug abuse, family violence, aging, poor, or disabled populations.
• Obtain certification in CPR, safety, and first aid for adults, children and infants.
• Develop interest and gain experience in computers, arts, crafts, music, or physical activity.
• Obtain certification for specialized areas including Child Life Specialist or Child Advocacy.

Department of Sociology/Anthropology
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
P. O. Box 40198
Lafayette, LA 70504

Office located in Mouton Hall, Room 220
Phone: (337) 482-6044
Fax: (337) 482-5374
Email: handy@louisiana.edu

Web Site: http://soci-anth.louisiana.edu/