Child, Adult, and Family Services (ChFS)

Overview

The child, adult, and family services curriculum, with options in child programs, youth programs, adult programs, and family programs, prepares students for professional work with children, adults, and families in a variety of public and private human service agencies and organizations.

 

A minor in child, adult, and family services is available; the requirements appear under Human Development and Family Studies, Courses and Programs.

 

Child, Adult and Family Services Curriculum

Child, Adult and Family Services Curriculm Worksheet

Child, Adult and Family Services Sample 4 Year Plan

General Education Requirements

Certified Family Life Educator Designation Information

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Careers in ChFS...

  • work directly with children, youth, families, and the aging
  • provide opportunities in administration, prevention, education and treatment
  • provide support for individuals and families
  • are found in private industry, business, and government, as well as in educational and nonprofit organizations
  • provide opportunities to use creative and problem solving abilities
  • work in office and community environments
  • can offer opportunities to work in teams to help individuals and families become their best

Reasons to major or minor in ChFS:

  • multiple career paths
  • hands-on practical experiences  
  • service learning
  • career development
  • supervised internships
  • grant writing experience
  • professional activities
  • leadership opportunities
    in student run HDFS Club
Study in ChFS draws from:
  • Communications
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Family Studies
  • Psychology
  • Sociology

For more information, contact Pat Walsh, Lisa Enloe, or Darlene Fratzke.

ChFS faculty members:

Dr. Corly Brooke
cbrooke@iastate.edu
Dr. Kimberly Greder
kgreder@iastate.edu

Dr. Peter Martin
pxmartin@iastate.edu

 

Dr. Christine Cook
ccook@iastate.edu
Dr. Kere Hughes
kereh@iastate.edu

Dr. Megan Murphy
mjmurphy@iastate.edu

Dr. Sedahilia Crase
sedahlia@iastate.edu
Dr. Jennifer Margrett
margrett@iastate.edu
Dr. Margaret Torrie
mtorrie@iastate.edu
Dr. Cynthia Fletcher
cynthia@iastate.edu
Dr. Jacques Lempers
jlempers@iastate.edu
 
Dr. Steve Garasky
sgarasky@iastate.edu
Dr. Brenda Lohman
blohman@iastate.edu