Department of Human Development and Family Science

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Undergraduate Programs of Study

  • Human Development and Family Science (major, minor)
  • Human Development and Family Science & Elementary Education (major)
  • Human Development and Family Science & Social Work (major)

Degrees Offered

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Department Description

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.