David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics
Falk College academic degree programs focus on holistic health and wellbeing, human performance, and sport business enterprise. The college’s signature emphasis on experiential learning supports student success through intentional internship requirements, faculty-mentored research projects, immersion travel, and global study abroad. At every stage of their education, Falk College students engage in meaningful work to advance their disciplines and careers.
Curriculum
Core coursework covers family development, interpersonal competence, human sexuality and development of children in the family. Sample courses include:
- Intro to Gerontology
- Power, Conflict, and Violence in Families
- Work and Family in the 21st Century
- Lust, Love, and Relationships
- Development Across the Lifecycle
- Human Development and Sport
Extracurricular Opportunities
Practical experience
Practical Experience
The human development and family science program provides you in-class and field experiences so you can practice working with individuals and families across the lifespan from various cultures and social settings.
- Create and co-facilitate learning experiences for toddlers and preschool aged children at the Bernice M. Wright Child Development Laboratory School, an inclusive early childhood education program on campus.
- Gain experience working with and advocating for different populations in diverse cultural contexts.
- Complete internships in educational and community settings that focus on youth and family development and nonprofit management in local schools, community organizations and hospitals.
- Join faculty members as they research areas such as marriage, crises in families and parenting.
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Broaden your perspective and enhance your resume with a study abroad experience during your college years. Consistently ranked among the top 25 in the U.S., Syracuse Abroad has more than 100 programs in 60 countries. Our students most often study abroad in South Africa, Italy, Chile and China.
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