Careers for Majors

Human Development majors are well-prepared to work with people of all ages, and people from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our graduates often pursue careers in the following areas:

• Early Child Development
• Preschool and Early Childhood Education
• Elementary Education: PK - 3rd Grade Teaching Certificate
• Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects Teaching Certificate
• Educational Leadership and Administration
• Social Work
• Counseling and Mental Health Services
• Healthcare Administration
• Public Administration and Non-Profit Organization Administration
  

If you are uncertain about what type of work would be a good fit for you, make a career advising appointment with CSUEB's Career Empowerment Center.

A helpful resource for learning about the education/training requirements and average salaries of many careers is the Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook.

If you are interested in working on campus as an undergraduate or after graduating, CSUEB offers an array of Employment Opportunities.

If you plan to request a recommendation from a CSUEB faculty member, please review our tips related to Letters of Recommendation.