The mission of the Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) is to provide a comprehensive, integrated knowledge of families and individuals across the life span that will equip students for careers in the helping professions and to enter graduate programs. The curriculum emphasizes practical application, acknowledging individuals and families as developing and changing entities within a larger societal context.

Human Development and Family Science

Human Development and Family Science (Child Development option) & Elementary Education (Valley City State University)

Human Development and Family Science (Family Science option) & Social Work (Minot State University)