Welcome to the
Department of Human Development
and Family Studies
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDF) offers a wide range of innovative learning opportunities designed to immerse students in all types of educational, community and therapeutic settings. Through hands-on experiences working with individuals, families, and groups of all ages, students can gain an in-depth understanding of human development at all levels. HDF graduates possess the professional skills and experience that make them uniquely qualified to succeed in a range of career paths that enhance human potential across the lifespan.
HDF offers a range of opportunities to engage in hands on learning in the local community with people of all ages. Some examples include:
- Observe children at the Child Development Centers
- Counsel individuals, couples and families at the Couple and Family Clinic
- Interact with lifelong learners and foster relationships across generations through the Gerontology Program
- Participate in internships in a variety of community settings including schools, nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies
- Study with professors who are engaged in long term relationships with the local community
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Commencement 2013: HDF major, Dianna Bonilla, finds joy in helping those less fortunate
The 5 cent cigar highlights Kate Cassidy, a HDF CSP student impressed with the program
HSS Speaker Series presents "How to Avoid Falling in Love with a Jerk or Jerkette"
URI spotlights Dr. Annemarie Vaccaro as a "Big Thinker"
HDF Student Receives Richard F. Stevens Outstanding Graduate Student Award
HDF Student Receives URI's A. Robert Rainville Award
Promising career outlook for Couple and Family Therapy
As one of the 50 best careers of 2011, CFT should have strong growth over the next decade Article in US News
