Field of Interest
Are you looking for a meaningful career where your work makes a positive and lasting impact? If you enjoy helping children and adolescents and their families strengthen their family bond through skilled and proven techniques, consider enrolling in the Family Studies program. Upon successfully completing this program, you can pursue a career in public, private, and human service agencies working with people of all ages, including children, teens, adults, seniors, and families. This program will also prepare you to transfer to a university and major in fields related to family life education, human development, or child and family studies.
Our experienced instructors will teach you skills and techniques necessary for working with adolescents and their families in the family life education, human development, early childhood, and adolescent settings. You will examine human development as it pertains to children and adults, marriage and family relationships, and the dynamic correlation between school, community, and family and how those intersect with one another.
Begin a rewarding career today! Enroll in the Family Studies program.
University Transfer Degree
Want to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a university? Save money by starting at MCC in manageable, small classes taught by renowned faculty. Our transfer pathways with Arizona universities help you achieve two goals: completing an associate’s degree while also staying on track to earn a bachelor’s degree at your transfer destination. MCC’s university partnerships throughout the nation assure your seamless transition toward a four-year degree.
A list of available transfer degrees offered in the Family Studies program
Name |
Type |
Title |
Courses |
Associate in Arts |
AA |
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Family Life Education |
Pathway Map |
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of a degree or certificate within the Family Studies program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages*. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Attend to children at schools, businesses, private households, and childcare institutions. Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, bathing, and overseeing play.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$13.67
Annual Median Wage
$28,435
Annual Job Openings
2,555
Number of People Employed
13,836
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 5.4%
Organize activities to raise funds or otherwise solicit and gather monetary donations or other gifts for an organization. May design and produce promotional materials. May also raise awareness of the organization's work, goals, and financial needs.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$26.82
Annual Median Wage
$55,791
Number of People Employed
1,148
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 15.2%
Determine eligibility of persons applying to receive assistance from government programs and agency resources, such as welfare, unemployment benefits, social security, and public housing.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$18.25
Annual Median Wage
$37,978
Number of People Employed
2,271
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 3.1%
Provide personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities or illness who require help with personal care and activities of daily living support (e.g., feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation). May also provide help with tasks such as preparing meals, doing light housekeeping, and doing laundry. Work is performed in various settings depending on the needs of the care recipient and may include locations such as their home, place of work, out in the community, or at a daytime nonresidential facility.
Typical Education Level
a high school diploma or less
Hourly Median Wage
$14.56
Annual Median Wage
$30,291
Annual Job Openings
11,138
Number of People Employed
55,170
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 19.8%
Teach courses in childcare, family relations, finance, nutrition, and related subjects pertaining to home management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$31.24
Annual Median Wage
$64,985
Annual Job Openings
2,893
Number of People Employed
26,076
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 10.4%
Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$16.00
Annual Median Wage
$33,287
Annual Job Openings
1,273
Number of People Employed
5,704
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 8.4%
Coordinate or design programs and conduct outreach to promote the religious education or activities of a denominational group. May provide counseling, guidance, and leadership relative to marital, health, financial, and religious problems.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$21.40
Annual Median Wage
$44,526
Number of People Employed
1,081
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 7.5%
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$30.97
Annual Median Wage
$64,422
Number of People Employed
2,109
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 16.9%
Assist other social and human service providers in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
17.90美元
Annual Median Wage
$37,253
Number of People Employed
3,599
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 21.1%
Assist a preschool, elementary, middle, or secondary school teacher with instructional duties. Serve in a position for which a teacher has primary responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.
Typical Education Level
a certificate
Hourly Median Wage
$14.37
Annual Median Wage
$29,907
Annual Job Openings
1,970
Number of People Employed
15,166
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 5.3%
* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed.Disclaimer
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