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
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FOR CURRENT STUDENTS
