Careers for Majors

Human Development majors are well-prepared to work with people of all ages, and people from diverse cultural, ethnic, gender, socioeconomic, and religious backgrounds. The Human Development and Women's Studies programs introduce students to a broad understanding of human experience and behavior, and prepare students for a variety of careers in areas such as teaching, educational leadership, social work, health care, counseling, mental health, law and law enforcement, human resources, and organizational work in community or corporate settings. 

Beginning Your Career Search

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.