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Do you want a rewarding career in which you make a difference in the lives of people of all ages and their families? Do you have a passion for volunteering and community service?

The bachelor's degree in family and community services at East Carolina University is designed to provide you a strong foundation in research, theory, and practice in child development and family relations, while allowing you the flexibility to personalize the program to fit your career goals.

Beyond the classroom, students have the opportunity to gain real-life experiences through community-service projects, service-learning, and a capstone internship experience. A bachelor's degree in family and community services provides a solid foundation for an advanced degree in areas like marriage and family therapy, occupational therapy, counseling programs, or child development and family relations.

ECU Advantage

The degree in family and community services can prepare you to work in a variety of public and private agencies and organizations that provide services to children and families such as family life education programs, juvenile services, substance abuse treatment centers, domestic violence programs, youth development programs, adoption agencies, cooperative extension services or programs serving the elderly.

This degree can also prepare you for employment with business and industry in human resources, employee assistance, and consumer service programs. Recent alumni are working in public service agencies, have started their own foundations, and continue to improve the lives of children and families.

What You Will Study

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